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The system of Bhakti emphasised on _______ .

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devotion to a deity

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devotion to multiple gods or goddesses

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sacrifices

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offerings

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Solution

The correct option is A devotion to a deity
The followers of the Bhakti system emphasised devotion and individual worship of a god or goddess, rather than sacrifices and offerings.

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