Q. Ramananda is well-known for his diverse group of disciples from varied social backgrounds.
With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs:
Historical personKnown as (Traditional Profession)
1. RavidasCobbler
2. SenaWeaver
3. DhannaFarmer
4. SadhanaButcher
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Pair 1: Ravidas – Cobbler (Correct). Raidasa (Ravidas) was a disciple of Ramananda who belonged to the chamar (cobbler/leatherworker) community.
- Pair 2: Sena – Weaver (Incorrect). Kabir was the weaver (Julaha) disciple. Sena was a barber.
- Pair 3: Dhanna – Farmer (Correct). Dhanna, a Jat by caste, was a farmer.
- Pair 4: Sadhana – Butcher (Correct). Sadhana was a butcher.
Therefore, three pairs (1, 3, and 4) are correctly matched.
