Chapter 18: Bhakti Pantha — Online MCQ Test
SOCIAL SCIENCE · CLASS 9th · Karnataka State Board
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Chapter 18: Bhakti Pantha — Important Questions & Answers
Who was one of the early Bhakti saints who stressed devotion to Lord Vishnu in Tamil Nadu?
- A. Nayanars
- B. Alvars
- C. Kabir
- D. Guru Nanak
Answer: B. Alvars
The Alvars were Tamil Vaishnava saints who preached devotion to Vishnu through hymns. They played an important role in the Bhakti movement in South India.
The Alvars were Tamil Vaishnava saints who preached devotion to Vishnu through hymns. They played an important role in the Bhakti movement in South India.
Which saint is known for promoting devotion to Lord Shiva through the Bhakti tradition?
- A. Nayanars
- B. Alvars
- C. Tulsidas
- D. Mirabai
Answer: A. Nayanars
The Nayanars were Shaiva saints who worshipped Lord Shiva and composed devotional hymns. Their teachings strengthened the Bhakti movement in Tamil Nadu.
The Nayanars were Shaiva saints who worshipped Lord Shiva and composed devotional hymns. Their teachings strengthened the Bhakti movement in Tamil Nadu.
Kabir's teachings mainly criticized which of the following?
- A. Devotion to God
- B. Social equality
- C. Superstitions and ritualism
- D. Use of local language
Answer: C. Superstitions and ritualism
Kabir strongly criticized superstitions, empty rituals, and religious narrowness. He emphasized true devotion and moral living.
Kabir strongly criticized superstitions, empty rituals, and religious narrowness. He emphasized true devotion and moral living.
Which statement best explains the cultural importance of the Bhakti movement?
- A. It encouraged only Sanskrit literature and declined regional cultures
- B. It led to the growth of vernacular literature and devotional poetry
- C. It completely stopped music and song in worship
- D. It was limited only to political leaders
Answer: B. It led to the growth of vernacular literature and devotional poetry
The Bhakti movement encouraged the creation of literature in regional languages and inspired devotional songs and poetry. This enriched Indian culture.
The Bhakti movement encouraged the creation of literature in regional languages and inspired devotional songs and poetry. This enriched Indian culture.
Which of the following is the correct match of saint and region/tradition?
- A. Chaitanya – Bengal Vaishnava Bhakti
- B. Basavanna – Tamil Shaiva Bhakti
- C. Tulsidas – Marathi Varkari tradition only
- D. Namdev – Persian Sufi order
Answer: A. Chaitanya – Bengal Vaishnava Bhakti
Chaitanya was a major saint of Bengal who popularized Vaishnava devotion. The other options incorrectly match the saints with regions or traditions.
Chaitanya was a major saint of Bengal who popularized Vaishnava devotion. The other options incorrectly match the saints with regions or traditions.