Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Ravidas was a poet saint of the bhakti movement during the 15th to 16th century.
2.Ravidas was one of the disciples of the bhakti saint-poet Ramananda.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Ravidas was a poet saint of the bhakti movement during the 15th to 16th century.

  • Venerated as a guru (teacher) in the regions of Punjab, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, the devotional songs of Ravidas made a lasting impact upon the bhakti movement.
  • Ravidas was one of the disciples of the bhakti saint-poet Ramananda.
  • Ravidas’ devotional songs were included in the Sikh Scriptures.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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