Bhakti Movement
Which of the following statement (s) is correct about Alvar Saints?

The twelve Alvars were Tamil poet-saints, who lived between 6th and 9th centuries AD and espoused 'emotional devotion' or bhakti to Visnu-Krishna in their songs
Both A & B
Only B
The 63 Alvars saints were the Shiva devotional poets, who lived between 5th and 10th centuries

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Bhakti Movement
Which of the following are the basis tenants of Bhakti Movement?

Described as the interiorization, and intensification of human faith and practice
Ideas was the Bhakti movement—devotion to God. Bhakti to God was accepted as salvation
Ideas were the Bhakti movement—devotion to God with the help of a priest. Bhakti to God was accepted as damnation
Spiritual sessions in meeting places known as zawiyas, khanqahs, or tekke

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Bhakti Movement
Which of the following statement is not correct about Andal?

Andal was a woman Alvar, the most striking features of her compositions were widely sung (and continue to be sung to date)
Andal was a woman Nayanar, she incorporated the prevailing caste system in the society
Andal saw herself as the beloved of Vishnu; her verses express her love for the deity
Andal saw herself as the beloved of Krishna; her verses express her love for the deity

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