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UGC NET June 2023 History (Shift-II)
Which of the following is correct regarding Gaudiya Vaishnavism? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. It was a mystical movement led by saint Chaitanya
- 2. The movement obtained its name from Gaur (Gaud), the 16th-century capital of the independent kingdom of Bengal
- 3. Gaudiya Vaishnavism was dedicated to the worship of Rama as the incarnation of Vishnu
- 4. This movement started by Chaitanya was further developed by the Gosvamins of Vrindavan
- 5. Raja Man Singh patronized Gaudiya Vaishnavism temples in Vrindavan
A1, 2, 3 and 4 only
B1, 2, 4 and 5 only ✓ Correct
C1, 3, 4 and 5 only
D2, 3, 4 and 5 only
Correct answer: (B) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only — The correct statements are 1, 2, 4 and 5 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 2, 4 and 5 only.
★Gaudiya Vaishnavism was a mystical movement led by saint Chaitanya.
★It obtained its name from Gaur, the 16th-century capital of the independent kingdom of Bengal.
★The movement started by Chaitanya was further developed by the Gosvamins of Vrindavan.
★Raja Man Singh patronized Gaudiya Vaishnavism temples in Vrindavan.
★It was dedicated to the worship of Radha and Krishna, not Rama, so the third statement is wrong.
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