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6 questions from UPSC CSE Prelims GS Paper 1 on Bhakti Movement (Medieval History). Spanning from 2001 to 2022. Practice with show/hide answers and detailed explanations.
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Based on 6 questions across 6 years, UPSC has consistently tested aspirants' understanding of Bhakti Movement within the broader Medieval History syllabus. The questions range from factual recall to application-based analysis.
Recent trends show UPSC moving towards statement-based questions that combine multiple aspects of Bhakti Movement. Aspirants should focus on understanding concepts rather than memorizing isolated facts.
Q: हाल ही में हैदराबाद में भारत के प्रधान मंत्री द्वारा रामानुज की आसन मुद्रा में विश्व की दूसरी सबसे ऊँची बैठी हुई मूर्ति का उद्घाटन किया गया था। निम्नलिखित कथनों में कौन-सा एक, रामानुज की शिक्षाओं को सही निरूपित करता है ?
Q: Consider the following statements: 1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar. 2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q: With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements: 1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry. 2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q: Consider the following Bhakti Saints : 1. Dadu Dayal 2. Guru Nanak 3. Tyagaraja Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?
Q: Who among the following was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message?
Q: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I (Bhakti Saint) I. Namdev II. Kabir III. Ravidas IV. Sena List II (Profession) A) Barber B) Weaver C) Tailor D) Cobbler
UPSC has asked 6 questions on Bhakti Movement in GS Paper 1 Prelims between 2001 and 2022. This sub-topic falls under Medieval History.
Questions on Bhakti Movement have appeared in UPSC Prelims in the following years: 2022, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2002, 2001. The topic has appeared in 6 out of 31 years.
Among 6 questions on Bhakti Movement: 2 are easy, 4 are moderate, and 0 are difficult. Most questions test conceptual understanding of the topic.
