Question

Q. Consider the following statements in reference to the Bhakti movement:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is D Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Saguna represented those poet-saints who composed verses extolling a god with attributes or form. On the other hand, Nirguna represented those poet-saints who extolled god without and beyond all attributes or form.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Tulsidas, Chaitanya, Surdas and Meera were the main proponents of Saguna while Nanak and Kabir were the main proponents of Nirguna.