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History GK · Q11

Bhakti Movement

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 11

Q11

Who was among the following Bhakti saints gave a new orientation of Hinduism through his doctrine of Advaita or Monism?

A.
Ramanuja
B.
Sankara
Answer
C.
Guru Nanak
D.
Chaitanya

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
In the ninth century Sankara started a Hindu revivalist movement giving a new orientation to Hinduism. He was born in Kaladi in Kerala. His doctrine of Advaita or Monism was too abstract to appeal to the common man.