GS PrelimsHistory (Medieval India)Bhakti Movement2001

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I (Bhakti Saint) - List II (Profession) 1. I. Namdev - A) Barber 2. II. Kabir - B) Weaver 3. III. Ravidas - C) Tailor 4. IV. Sena - D) Cobbler Codes:

A

I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D

B

I-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A

C

I-C, II-B, III-A, IV-D

D

I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. This question asks to match medieval Bhakti Saints with their traditional Professions. 2. I. Namdev, a prominent saint from Maharashtra associated with the Varkari movement, is traditionally believed to have been a Tailor (Calico printer/Darzi) (C). 3. II. Kabir, a highly influential mystic poet and saint, belonged to a family of Muslim Weavers (Julaha) (B). 4. III. Ravidas (also known as Raidas), a revered saint of the Bhakti movement from North India, was born into a family of leather workers or Cobblers (Chamar) (D). 5. IV. Sena (or Sen), another Bhakti saint, was traditionally a Barber (Nai) (A). 6. Therefore, the correct matching sequence is I-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A.

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