Bhakti Movement
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the attitudes of Alvars and Nayanars towards caste system? I. Alvars and Nayanars initiated a movement of protest against the caste system and the dominance of Brahmanas or at least attempted to reform the system.II. Alvars and Nayanars always supported the caste system in the society.III. The importance of the traditions of the Alvars and Nayanars was sometimes indicated by the claim that their compositions were as important as the Vedas

Only I
I and III
I and II
All of these

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Alvars and Nayanars?I. Some of the earliest bhakti movements (c. sixth century) were led by the Alvars (literally, those who are "immersed" in devotion to Vishnu) and Nayanars (literally, leaders who were devotees of Shiva).II. They travelled from place to place singing hymns in Tamil in praise of their gods.III. During their travels the Alvars and Nayanars identified certain shrines as abodes of their chosen deities

I and III
All of these
Only I
I and II

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Consider the following statement (s) is/are correct related to the impact of Bhakti Movement?I. Bhakti Movement resulted in a surge in Hindu literature in regional / vernacular languages mainly in the form of devotional poems and music.II. Bhakti Movement resulted in a surge in Buddhist text in regional / vernacular languages mainly in the form of devotional poems and music

Both I & II
Neither I nor II
Only I
Only II

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What the term 'Bhakti' refers to?

Bhakti is derived from the root bhaj, which means collaboration
Only B
Bhakti is derived from the root bhaj, which means "divide, share, partake, participate, to belong to"
Both A & B

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