Who among the following Bhakti saints was a weaver by profession and became a major symbol of religious harmony across northern India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who among the following Bhakti saints was a weaver by profession and became a major symbol of religious harmony across northern India?
A. Sant Ravidas
B. Sant Kabir
C. Sant Dadu Dayal
D. Sant Namdev
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sant Kabir lived in Varanasi and worked as a traditional weaver (Julaha). He expressed his ideas through simple two-line verses called Doha, which questioned rigid religious boundaries.

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Question #1
The foundational rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire, Harihara I and Bukka Raya I, belonged to which specific dynasty?
A. Tuluva Dynasty
B. Sangama Dynasty
C. Aravidu Dynasty
D. Saluva Dynasty

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Harihara I and Bukka Raya I established the Vijayanagara Empire in 1336 CE, laying the foundation for the first of its four ruling houses, the Sangama Dynasty.

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Which specialized Mughal officer managed the imperial workshops, factories, and storehouses known as 'Karkhanas'?
A. Mustaufi
B. Mir Bakshi
C. Diwan-i-Buyutat
D. Mir Saman (Khan-i-Saman)

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Khan-i-Saman (or Mir Saman) was the head of the imperial household department, managing everything from court supplies and royal security to the production lines of the state Karkhanas.

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The 'Buland Darwaza' symbolizes:
A. Mughal power
B. Victory in Gujarat
C. Sultanate entry
D. Vijayanagara glory

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Akbar built it at Fatehpur Sikri to commemorate Gujarat conquest.

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