History · Society and Culture
UGC NET September 2013 History
Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
- 1. Shaikh Hamiduddin Nagauri was a Chishti saint.
- 2. The early Chishtis disapproved of miracles.
- 3. The Chishti order originated in India.
- 4. Shaikh Bahauddin Zakaria had his Khanqah in Patna.
A1 and 4
B2 and 3
C1 and 2 ✓ Correct
D3 and 4
Correct answer: (C) 1 and 2 — Statements 1 and 2 are correct, so the answer is 1 and 2.
Explanation
★Statements 1 and 2 are correct, so the answer is 1 and 2.
★Shaikh Hamiduddin Nagauri was indeed a saint of the Chishti order.
★The early Chishti saints did disapprove of working miracles for show.
★Statement 3 is wrong, since the Chishti order arose at Herat in Afghanistan.
★Statement 4 is wrong, since Shaikh Bahauddin Zakaria had his Khanqah at Multan.
★He belonged not to the Chishti but to the Suhrawardi order.
Want more like this? Create a free account to practise a full test, track your progress, and get spaced-repetition review.
Shared by Mcqkart · via Mcqkart.in