Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:

Which of the following are the correct statements with reference to early traditions of 'Bhakti'?

(A) The language of the hymns sung by Alvar and Nayanar Bhakti saints was Tamil.
(B) One of the major anthologies of compositions by the Alvars, named as 'Nalayira Divyaprabandham' was frequently described as the 'Tamil Veda'.
(C) Women saint Andal was a devotee of Vishnu and Karaikkal Ammaiyar, a devotee of Shiva.
(D) Alvar and Nayanar traditions have also been seen as a movement of protest against the caste system and dominance and Brahmanas.
(E) The relation of Alvar and Nayamar Bhakti tradition with Buddhism and Jainism was extremely amicable and harmonious.

Choose the correct answer and from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (B), (C), (E) only

(B), (C), (D), (E) only

(A), (C), (D), (E) only

(A), (B), (C), (D) only

Correct Answer:

(A), (B), (C), (E) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option () →