Q: Which of the following statements about Virashaivism is/are correct? 1. The Virashaivism traces its origin to the five great religious teachers—Renuka, Daruka, Ghantakarna, Dhenukarna and Vishvakarna. 2. The Virashaiva philosophy is called Shaktivishishtadvaita—the non-duality of God. 3. Ashtavarana are the eight rules of the Virashaivism to be observed by the followers. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)1, 2 and 3
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)3 only
Correct Answer: (b)
The correct answer is (a) 'केवल 1 और 2'. This question from the General Studies domain tests knowledge of Miscellaneous.