UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 56
With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements :
- Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.
- Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: Tamil Siddhas stressed a formless ultimate reality and criticised idol worship; Lingayat reformers in Karnataka challenged caste hierarchy and conventional rebirth doctrine.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Correct - Siddhas/Sittars often promoted inward spiritual attainment rather than ritual image worship.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - Basavanna’s Lingayat tradition opposed caste exclusivity and questioned rebirth.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 2.
B: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 1.
C: Correct - includes all and only the true statements/items.
D: Incorrect - omits correct statement/items 1, 2.