Question

Which among the following are the correct pairs of religious teachers/places?
A. Surdas : Uttar Pradesh
B. Tukaram : Maharashtra
C. Ramananda : Gujarat
D. Sri Chaitanya : Kashmir
E. Mirabai : Rajasthan
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B, C, D Only
• B. A, E Only
• C. A, B, E Only
• D. B, D Only

Hint:

Bhakti saints used local languages and devotional songs to spread religious teachings among common people.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Many saints and religious teachers of the Bhakti Movement are associated with particular regions of India.

Step 1: Examine each pair carefully.
• Surdas -- Associated with Uttar Pradesh
• Tukaram -- Associated with Maharashtra
• Ramananda -- Mainly associated with Varanasi, not Gujarat
• Sri Chaitanya -- Associated with Bengal and Odisha, not Kashmir
• Mirabai -- Associated with Rajasthan

Step 2: Identify the correct pairs. Correct pairs are: \[ A, B, E \]

Step 3: Understand the contribution of these saints.
• Surdas -- Devotional poetry dedicated to Lord Krishna
• Tukaram -- Marathi Bhakti saint
• Mirabai -- Famous devotee of Lord Krishna from Rajasthan

Step 4: Eliminate incorrect pairs.
• Ramananda was linked with North India and Varanasi
• Sri Chaitanya was linked with Bengal and Odisha Thus, statements C and D are incorrect.

Step 5: Conclusion. Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{A, B, E Only}} \]