Bhakti–Sufi Traditions: Class 12 Previous Year Questions

Bhakti–Sufi Traditions questions asked in CBSE board exams

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1. Two statements as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read them carefully and choose the correct option : 1 Assertion (A) : Baba Guru Nanak Devji advocated Nirguna Bhakti. Reason (R) : For Baba Guru Nanak, the absolute or ‘rab’ had no gender or form.…
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2. _________ Page 25 of 32 { } 32. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follows : Declining a Royal Gift This excerpt from a Sufi text describes the proceedings at Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya’s hospice in 1313 : I (the author, Amir Hasa…
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3. Find the odd one out from the following : 1 (Sufi Teachers) (Location of Dargah) (A) Shaikh Muinuddin Chishti – Ajmer (B) Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki – Delhi (C) Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya – Agra (D) Shaikh Fariduddin Ganj-i-Shakar – Ajodhan
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4. Identify the correct statements regarding the early Bhakti movement in South India : 1 I. Alvars and Nayanars travelled from place to place singing hymns in Tamil. II. One of the major anthologies of compositions by the Alvars, ‘Amuktamalyada’, described as Ta…
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5. (a) Explain the main beliefs and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev. 8 OR (b) Explain the major beliefs and teachings of Chishtis during medieval India.
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6. Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow : 1 + 1 + 2 = 4 Amir Khusrau and the Qaul Amir Khusrau (1253-1325), the great poet, musician and disciple of Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya, gave a unique form to the Chishti ‘sama’ by introduc…
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7. In a modern city, a group of friends discusses the relevance of Kabir’s teachings in today’s society. Some believe these are outdated, while others see their significance in promoting equality and love. Which of the following scenario best reflects Kabir’s rel…
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8. Page 9 of 32 8. Which one of the following statements is correct regarding Virashaiva or Lingayat tradition ? 1 (A) They emphasize Brahman as the supreme entity. (B) They do not bury their dead persons. (C) They believe that on death they will be united with S…
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10. (a) How did the Chishtis adopt the local languages of India during the Medieval period ? Explain. 3 OR (b) Explain the distinctive features of Al- Kitab-Ul-Hind.
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11. Explain the role of women devotees in the traditions of Alvars and Nayanars.
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12. ·Kabir is known as one of the saints whose philosophy has greatly influenced the Bhakti Movement.'Justifythe statement with suitable points.
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13. Match the following : List-I List-II (Cult) (Saints) Alvar 1. a. Guru Gobind Singh b. Nayanar 2. Andal Sufism 3. c. Karaikkel-Ammaiyaar d. Sikhism 4. Baba Farid Options : (A) (B) (C) (D)
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14. There are two statements given below, marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option. A: Lingayats challenged the patriarchal norms and enabled women to have control over their bodies and choices. R: Lingayats encoura…
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15. Identify the Sikh guru who first compiled the Adi Granth, which later expanded into the Guru Granth Sahib. A. Guru Arjan Dev B. Guru Nanak Dev C. Guru Gobind Singh D. Guru Tegh Bahadur
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16. Read the excerpt given below and answer the questions that follow. 32.1 Chishti devotionalism was expressed through ziyarat and qawaali. Identify what Jahanara performed. (1) 32.2 Explain why Jahanara referred to herself as a 'faqira' at the tomb. (1) 32.3 Ill…
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17. Read the lines given below from Katha Upanishad: "Paramatma (God) remains the same - in past, present, and future. It is the same in the heart of an ant or an elephant, in every living being. It is the cause of everything." The line written above is based on t…
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18. Why did the Sufis protest against the early Caliphate (661–750)? A. The early Caliphate attacked the khanqah B. The early Caliphate was not following the five pillars of Islam C. The early Caliphate was becoming materialistic and dogmatic D. The early Caliphat…
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19. D. encouraged people to worship only in temples 41. Which of the following could be considered TRUE about saint Mirabai? A. She devoted her life worshipping Shiva. B. She stood for her beliefs that challenged the patriarchal norms. C. She wrote poems in a form…
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20. In this tradition, male ascetics shun all property and wear no clothes. The monks use a peacock feather duster to clear their path of insects to avoid trampling them. They drink water from a gourd and eat only once a day. Which tradition is being described abo…
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