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Consider the following statements:

  1. 1.‘Bijak’ is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal.
  2. 2.The Philosophy of PushtiMarg was propounded by Madhavacharya.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. Neither 1 nor 2

The 'Bijak' is a compilation of the teachings and verses of Kabir Das, a prominent mystic poet and saint of the Bhakti movement, not Saint Dadu Dayal. PushtiMarg, a school of devotional Hinduism, was founded by Vallabhacharya, not Madhvacharya. Madhvacharya is known for propounding the Dvaita Vedanta philosophy.

Source: UPSC gs1 2014

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