UPSC History Arts and Cultural Movements Question Bank Art and Culture

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    Consider the following statements regarding the Alvar poet-saints:
    1. They were considered devotees of Lord Vishnu.
    2. Their songs of love and devotion are compiled in a book known as Nalayira Divya Prabandham.
    3. They were all Brahmin.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A) 1 only              

    B) 1 and 2 only

    C) 2 and 3 only                 

    D) 1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The Alvar poet-saints had different origins and belonged to different castes. As per tradition, the first three Alvars, Poigai, Bhutha and Pei were born miraculously. Tirumizhisai was the son of a sage, Thondaradi, Mathurakavi, Peria and Andal were from brahmin community, Kulasekhara from Kshatria community, Namm was from a cultivator family, Tirupana from panar community and Tirumangai from kazhwar community.


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