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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1996
Bhakti & Sufi Movements
Question No. 64Interactive Test Mode
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Q64. The sufi saint who maintained that devotional music was one way of coming close to God was:

The sufi saint who maintained that devotional music was one way of coming close to God was:

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Muin-ud-din Chisti

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Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti, along with other saints of the Chishti order, strongly advocated the practice of Sama (musical gatherings/devotional music) as an effective spiritual medium to induce divine ecstasy (wajd) and bring the seeker closer to God.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1996 (Q64)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicMedieval History → Bhakti & Sufi Movements
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Muin-ud-din Chisti

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1996 Q64

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1996 GS Paper I Question 64 (Medieval History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1996 Medieval History (Bhakti & Sufi Movements) question is Option (A): "Muin-ud-din Chisti". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1996 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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