UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-4

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    The Pancaratra system belongs to which one of the following schools/sects?    

    A)  Hinayana Buddhist       

    B)  Mahayana Buddhist

    C)  Nirgranthas                  

    D) (d) Vaishnavites

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] The Pancaratra system belongs to Vaishnavites school/ sects. The doctrinal aspect of the cult developed in the early centuries of Christian era, when era of the names given to it was Pancaratra. It is Vaishnava concept in which Lord Vishnu appear himself in four forms such as Vasudeo, Sankrashana, Pradumana and Anirudha.


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