Question

Assertion: The Bhakti saints strengthened the concept of social equality.

Reason: When saints such as Thiruppana Alwar, Kabir and Lalded, who belonged to the lower castes, led the Bhakti movement, the idea of social equality further gained popularity especially among craftsmen, peasants, traders, and labourers.

• A. Assertion and Reason are false
• B. Assertion is true, Reason is false
• C. Assertion is false, Reason is true
• D. Assertion and Reason are true

Answer 1

The correct option is D Assertion and Reason are true

The Bhakti saints strengthened the concept of social equality. They promoted equal treatment of all people, irrespective of their caste or gender and they strongly believed that everyone was equal in front of God. When saints such as Thiruppana Alwar, Kabir and Lalded, who belonged to the lower castes, led the Bhakti movement, the idea of social equality further gained popularity especially among craftsmen, peasants, traders, and labourers.