Which of the following were traits of Lingayats? 1. Supported caste system 2. Rejected pilgrimage 3. Supported widow remarriage Select the correct answer from below given codes: |ForumIAS

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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: The Lingayats were worshippers of Shiva and established their faith after bitter disputes with the Jainas.

They strongly opposed the caste system and child marriage, and rejected feasts, fasts, pilgrimage and sacrifices. They supported widow remarriage.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT