Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Kabir was probably a goldsmith.
2.Kabir was a disciple of Ramananda.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: Kabir is probably the most important cultural figure of medieval India.

  • His iconoclastic poetry which ridiculed ostentatiousness and ritual, and emphasized the universality of God won many adherents.
  • Little concrete historical evidence is available in his life. He was probably a weaver.
  • Said to be a disciple of Ramananda, he learnt Vedanta philosophy from him.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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