1. Earliest Bhakti movements in India where led by Alvar and Nayanar saints. |
2. Nalayira Divyaprabandham, frequently described as Tamil Veda is an anthology of compositions by the Alvars. |
3. Karaikkal Ammaiyar, women Alvar saints, supported patriarchal norms. |
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 2 only
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
The third sentence is incorrect. Karaikkal Ammaiyar, earlier named Punitavati, was one of the Tamil Shaivite saints. She was married to a merchant but her ardent devotion to Lord Shiva conflicted with her duties as a wife and she thus close to move out of the marriage, thereby denouncing the patriarchal norms.You need to login to perform this action.
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