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17. Which of the following statements are true with respect to Alwars and Nayanars?

i. They used Tamil for promoting their messages and singing hymns in praise of God.

ii. They did not believe in caste based discrimination then prevailing in the Hindu society.

iii. Women saints were condemned by Alwars and Nayanars.

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(a) i and ii only

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(b) ii and iii only

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(c) i and iii only

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(d) i ii and iii

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The correct option is A
(a) i and ii only

Ans17. A
Explanation:The earliest bhakti movements were led by the Alvars (followers of Vishnu) and Nayanars (followers of Shiva). They travelled from place to place singing hymns in Tamil in praise of their gods.The most striking features of these traditions was the presence of women like Andal and KaraikkkalAmmaiyar( Nayanar), a devotee of Shiva , adopted the path of extreme ascetisminorder to attain her goal.

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