Bhakti Movement: Saints and Poets

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Which saint is considered the founder of the Bhakti Movement?

  1. Ramananda

  2. Kabir

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Mirabai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramananda was a 14th-century saint who is considered the founder of the Bhakti Movement. He was a disciple of Ramanuja and advocated for the worship of Vishnu as the supreme deity.

Which saint is known for his devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Krishna?

  1. Ramananda

  2. Kabir

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Mirabai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mirabai was a 16th-century saint who is known for her devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Krishna. She is considered one of the greatest exponents of the Bhakti Movement.

Which saint is known for his criticism of the caste system and social inequality?

  1. Ramananda

  2. Kabir

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Mirabai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kabir was a 15th-century saint who is known for his criticism of the caste system and social inequality. He advocated for the equality of all people, regardless of their caste or social status.

Which saint is known for his epic poem, the Ramcharitmanas?

  1. Ramananda

  2. Kabir

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Mirabai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tulsidas was a 16th-century saint who is known for his epic poem, the Ramcharitmanas. The Ramcharitmanas is a retelling of the story of Rama, one of the most popular deities in Hinduism.

Which saint is known for his devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Shiva?

  1. Ramananda

  2. Kabir

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Nayanars


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nayanars were a group of Tamil saints who were devoted to Lord Shiva. They composed devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Shiva, which are known as the Thevaram.

Which saint is known for his devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Vishnu?

  1. Ramananda

  2. Kabir

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Alvars


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Alvars were a group of Tamil saints who were devoted to Lord Vishnu. They composed devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Vishnu, which are known as the Divya Prabandham.

Which saint is known for his devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Ganesha?

  1. Ramananda

  2. Kabir

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Ganapatya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ganapatya were a group of saints who were devoted to Lord Ganesha. They composed devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Ganesha, which are known as the Ganapati Atharvashirsha.

Which saint is known for his devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Hanuman?

  1. Ramananda

  2. Kabir

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Hanuman Bhaktas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hanuman Bhaktas were a group of saints who were devoted to Lord Hanuman. They composed devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Hanuman, which are known as the Hanuman Chalisa.

Which saint is known for his devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Surya?

  1. Ramananda

  2. Kabir

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Surya Bhaktas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Surya Bhaktas were a group of saints who were devoted to Lord Surya. They composed devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Surya, which are known as the Surya Stotra.

Which saint is known for his devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Agni?

  1. Ramananda

  2. Kabir

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Agni Bhaktas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Agni Bhaktas were a group of saints who were devoted to Lord Agni. They composed devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Agni, which are known as the Agni Stotra.

Which saint is known for his devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Vayu?

  1. Ramananda

  2. Kabir

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Vayu Bhaktas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vayu Bhaktas were a group of saints who were devoted to Lord Vayu. They composed devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Vayu, which are known as the Vayu Stotra.

Which saint is known for his devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Varuna?

  1. Ramananda

  2. Kabir

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Varuna Bhaktas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Varuna Bhaktas were a group of saints who were devoted to Lord Varuna. They composed devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Varuna, which are known as the Varuna Stotra.

Which saint is known for his devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Kubera?

  1. Ramananda

  2. Kabir

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Kubera Bhaktas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kubera Bhaktas were a group of saints who were devoted to Lord Kubera. They composed devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Kubera, which are known as the Kubera Stotra.

Which saint is known for his devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Yama?

  1. Ramananda

  2. Kabir

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Yama Bhaktas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Yama Bhaktas were a group of saints who were devoted to Lord Yama. They composed devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Yama, which are known as the Yama Stotra.

Which saint is known for his devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Shani?

  1. Ramananda

  2. Kabir

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Shani Bhaktas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Shani Bhaktas were a group of saints who were devoted to Lord Shani. They composed devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Shani, which are known as the Shani Stotra.

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