2013 · Q71
71. Which of the following statements is/are not correct about Bhakti tradition in South India?
- 1Earliest Bhakti movements in India were led by Alvar and Nayanar saints
- 2Nalayira Divaprabandham, frequently described as Tamil Veda is an anthology of compositions by the Alvars
- 3Karaikkal Ammaiyar, women Alvar saints, supported patriarchal normas
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- A1, 2 and 3
- B1 and 2 only
- C3 only
- D2 only
Explanation
Only statement 3 is not correct: Karaikkal Ammaiyar was a Nayanar (Shaiva) saint, not an Alvar, and she defied patriarchal norms. Verified CDS-II 2013 compilations phrase the stem as 'not correct' with answer C.