| 1. Bhakti movement emphasized personal devotion and complete surrender to God as means to attain salvation. |
| 2. Even though it disregarded caste system rigidities, women participation was considered unimportant Bhakti Movement's spread was limited to parts of North and Central India. |
| 3. Bhakti movement formed foundation of many later day social reform movements like self-respect movement, Satyashodhat Sabha, Adi-movements. |
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 1, 3 and 4 only
C) 1 and 4 only
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Bhakti movement preached personal devotion to God as means to salvation which could be attained by anyone, irrespective of caste status or gender. The movement began in South India with Shaivites Nayanars and Vaishnavites Al wars. The transmission from south to north was a slow and long drawn-out process. It gradually spread to North, Central and East India in 15-16 century.
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