Question

Choose the correct option based on the following statements.

Statement 1: The Bhakti and Sufi Movements were two prominent movements that arose in medieval India.

Statement 2: In medieval India, there were a number of evils in society and religious philosophies were very complex.

• A. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
• B. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
• C. Both statements are true and Statement 2 is a result of Statement 1.
• D. Both statements are true and Statement 1 is a result of Statement 2.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both statements are true and Statement 1 is a result of Statement 2.

The Bhakti and Sufi Movements were two prominent movements that arose in medieval India due to the evils of society and complexity of religions. People had developed an aversion to these social evils and were in need and search of a more liberal form of religion. A form where they could identify themselves with simple religious practices.