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Bhakti & Sufi Movements
Question No. 51Interactive Test Mode
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Q51. Consider the following statements: 1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar. 2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar.
  2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Neither 1 nor 2

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  • Statement 1 is incorrect: Nimbarkacharya lived in the 12th/13th century CE, long before the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar (1556–1605 CE).
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: Saint Kabir lived in the 15th century (c. 1440–1518 CE), whereas Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi (Mujaddid Alf-i Sani) was a 16th–17th century figure (1564–1624 CE) of the Naqshbandi order; Kabir was not influenced by him.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2019 (Q51)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicMedieval History → Bhakti & Sufi Movements
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Neither 1 nor 2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2019 Q51

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2019 GS Paper I Question 51 (Medieval History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2019 Medieval History (Bhakti & Sufi Movements) question is Option (D): "Neither 1 nor 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2019 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Medieval History" and micro-topic "Bhakti & Sufi Movements". You can explore all repeated questions from Bhakti & Sufi Movements in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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