UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2016

With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements: 1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry. 2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer

Both 1 and 2

Explanation

The Siddhas of the Tamil region preached monotheism and opposed idol worship, and the Lingayats of Karnataka questioned rebirth theory and rejected caste hierarchy, so both statements are correct.

Topics: bhakti movement, medieval india, religious reform movements, siddhas and lingayats