The famous blind poet and saint Surdas, who wrote thousands of verses praising Lord Krishna, was a devoted disciple of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The famous blind poet and saint Surdas, who wrote thousands of verses praising Lord Krishna, was a devoted disciple of:
A. Vallabhacharya
B. Ramananda
C. Nimbarkacharya
D. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Surdas was heavily influenced by Vallabhacharya and the Pushtimarga sect, compiling his devotional songs in the classic Braj Bhasha text 'Sur Sagar'.

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Which of the following was a 'Jain' council held to compile the scriptures?
A. Pataliputra Council
B. Vallabhi Council
C. Nalanda Council
D. Kashmir Council

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Vallabhi Council (c. 5th century AD) was a Jain council for compiling the Digambara texts, but it is early; however, Jain councils in medieval times were less common. I'll change to a more relevant one: actually, the Valabhi council was early. For medieval, the 'Mathura' council is not. I'll skip.

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Question #2
Emperor Akbar commissioned a massive historical work intended to cover the history of Islam over its first thousand years. What was this text called?
A. Tabaqat-i-Akbari
B. Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh
C. Tarikh-i-Alfi
D. Zafarnama

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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The 'Langar' system was introduced by:
A. Guru Nanak
B. Guru Arjan
C. Guru Hargobind
D. Guru Gobind Singh

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
To promote equality and community service.

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