Bhakti and Sufi Movement (Part-I)

41. The spread of which of the following Sufi sect was mostly limited to Sindh, Multan and Punjab ? [Raj. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (c) Suhrawardi

Solution:The Suhrawardi Sufi Sect entered India at about the same time as chistis sect but its activities were confined largely to the Punjab, Multan and Sindh. This Sufi Sect was established in India by Baha-Ud-Din Zakariya.

42. Which of the following is not related to Sufism ? [U.P.P.S.C. (R.I.) 2014]

(a) Ulema
(b) Khanqah
(c) Shaikh
(d) Sama

Correct Answer: (a) Ulema

Solution:"Khanqah" was the place of residence of Sufi saints. "Sama' was a function organised by Sufis. 'Shaikh' was the authorized person who provided the education and guidance in Sufism. Ulemas were scholarly persons to know the religious laws of Islam. Therefore, Ulema is not related to Sufism.

43. Prem Vatika, poems on the life of Krishna, was composed by : [I.A.S. (Pre) 1996]

(a) Bihari
(b) Surdas
(c) Raskhan
(d) Kabir

Correct Answer: (c) Raskhan

Solution:Raskhan was a poet and the follower of Lord Krishna. His real name was Sayyid Ibrahim. "Prem Vatika' is a poetry text written in Braj language by Raskhan. He depicted the life of Krishna in this text. "Sujan Raskhan' is also one of the famous texts written by Raskhan.

44. Who of the following is not associated with the Bhakti Movement ? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

(a) Vallabhacharya
(b) Chaitanya
(c) Guru Nanak
(d) Amir Khusrau

Correct Answer: (d) Amir Khusrau

Solution:The full name of Amir Khusrau was Abul Hasan Vaminuddin Khusrau. He was a great poet and scholar of his time. He was not related to the Bhakti Movement. Qiran-us-Sadain, Miftah-ul-Futuh, Nuh Sipihr, Ashiqa, Tughluq Nama and Khazain-ul-Futuh are some of the main texts composed by him. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu founded Madhyagauriya sect. Guru Nanak was born in a Khatri family in Punjab (Pakistan). He imagined the shapeless form of God. Vallabhacharya was the second saint of Krishnamargi branch.

45. Who composed 'Barahmasa' ? [39ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994]

(a) Amir Khusrau
(b) Imami
(c) Malik Muhammad Jayasi
(d) Raskhan

Correct Answer: (c) Malik Muhammad Jayasi

Solution:Barahmasa, Padmavat, Akharavat and Aakhiri Kalaam arc some of the texts written by Malik Muhammad Jayasi. Among his text, Padmavat has an important place in Hindi literature. Barahmasa is a part of Padmavat.

46. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

List I	List II
A. Mulla Daud	1. Chandayana
B. Damodar Kavi	2. Ashiqa
C. Somnath	3. Padmavati Katha
D. Amir Khusro	4. Rag Vibodh

Code :

	A	B	C	D
(a)	1	3	2	4
(b)	1	3	4	2
(c)	2	4	1	3
(d)	1	2	3	4

Correct Answer: (b)

Solution:Correctly matched list is as follows :

List I	List II
A. Mulla Daud	1. Chandayana
B. Damodar Kavi	2. Padmavati Katha
C. Somnath	3. Rag Vibodh
D. Amir Khusro	4. Ashiqa

47. Every year a fair is held at the tomb of famous Sufi saint Haji Waris Ali Shah at - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

(a) Fatehpur Sikri
(b) Kaliyar
(c) Dewa Sharif
(d) Garhmukteshwar

Correct Answer: (c) Dewa Sharif

Solution:Every year a fair is held at the tomb of famous Sufi saint Haji Waris Ali Shah at Deva Sharif which is situated at Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh.

48. The birthplace of Christ is - [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995]

(a) Jerusalem
(b) Bethlehem
(c) London
(d) Babylon

Correct Answer: (b) Bethlehem

Solution:Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem (Jerusalem).

Jesus (born c. 6-4 bce, Bethlehem-died c. 30 ce, Jerusalem) was a religious leader revered in Christianity, one of the world's major religions. He is regarded by most Christians as the Incarnation of God.

49. The spirit of Christians behind the festival of Easter is - [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 1992]

(a) Jesus preached this day
(b) Jesus departed from the world
(c) Jesus went to Nazareth
(d) The day of Resurrection of Christ

Correct Answer: (d) The day of Resurrection of Christ

Solution:Easter is a festival of Christians celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion.

50. Which Christian saint is famous for the love with animal and birds ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1997]

(a) Saint Paul
(b) Saint Thomas
(c) Saint Francis of Assisi
(d) Saint Peter

Correct Answer: (c) Saint Francis of Assisi

Solution:Saint Francis of Assisi (1181 or 82-1226 A.D.) is famous for his love of birds and animals.