Question

Statement 1: Andal was the only woman among Alvar.
Statement 2: She bribed them.

• A. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 false.
• B. Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.
• C. Both statement 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation for statement 1.
• D. Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is not the correct explanation for statement 1.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Statement 1 is true and statement 2 false.

The Alvars were 12 saint-poets who worshipped Vishnu. Periyalvar, Nammalvar and Andal, the daughter of Periyalvar are some of the notable mentions. Andal was the only woman among Alvar. A woman being a religious authority was something they could only dream of, at that time.