Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Bhakti Sufi Traditions

Question:

What was included in the process of the 'integration of cults' in Bhakti-tradition? Identify correct statements:

(A) The process of disseminating Brahmanical ideas.
(B) The composition, compilation and preservation of Puranic texts in simple Sanskrit verse, meant for women and Shudras.
(C) A continuous dialogue between-"great" Sanskritic Puranic traditions and "little" traditions throughout the land.
(D) Instances of integrations are not evident among goddess cults.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (B) and (D) only

(A), (B) and (C) only

(A), (C) and (D) only

(B), (C) and (D) only

Correct Answer:

(A), (B) and (C) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (B) and (C) only

(A) The process of disseminating Brahmanical ideas. (Correct)
(B) The composition, compilation and preservation of Puranic texts in simple Sanskrit verse, meant for women and Shudras. (Correct)
(C) A continuous dialogue between-"great" Sanskritic Puranic traditions and "little" traditions throughout the land. (Correct)
(D) Instances of integrations are not evident among goddess cults. (Incorrect).In fact, goddess cults are prime examples of such integration (e.g., local goddesses assimilated into forms of Durga, Kali, etc.).