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Q · Bhakti and Sufi Movements Medium · 45s
Which of the following statements about the Nayanars is/are correct? 1. They were devotees of Shiva. 2. They composed hymns in Tamil. 3. Appar and Sambandar were prominent Nayanars. Select the correct answer:
TopicBhakti and Sufi Movements
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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All statements are correct. The Nayanars were Shaiva saints who composed devotional hymns in Tamil. Appar and Sambandar were notable among them.
Final Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3