GPSC Class 1-2 2023 · Question 84 of 100

List of Saints and Teachers of The Bhakti Movement is as under. Which pair is not correct? 1. Ramanuja - Exponents of the Sri Vaishnavism tradition within Hinduism. 2. Basava - Founder of the Lingayats. 3. Eknath - He founded the Varkari sect. 4. Ram Das - Author of Dasabodh.

History - Bhakti Movement

A4
B3Correct
C2
D1

Answer: B. 3

Explanation

The Varkari sect is associated with Jnaneshwar (Dnyaneshwar); Eknath was a later Varkari saint but not the founder. Hence pair 3 is not correct.

Source: GPSC Gujarat Administrative Service Class-1, Gujarat Civil Services Class-1 & 2 Prelims (Advt 20/2022-23), held 08-01-2023, Paper-I (General Studies) - English version; answers per official Revised Final Answer Key (Series M, 29-09-2023)

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