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
AnswerC.
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.