Bhakti and Sufi Movements MCQ: Nizamuddin Auliya, Naqshbandi Order & the Jyotirlingas

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.What was the name of Meerabai's father?

   • A.Rana Sanga
   • B.Ratan Singh Rathore✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Bhojraja
   • D.Rana Kumbha

   Explanation: Meerabai was the only daughter of Ratan Singh Rathore of Merta.

2. Q2.In which district was Saint Malukdas born?

   • A.Varanasi
   • B.Kaushambi✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Prayagraj
   • D.Ayodhya

   Explanation: Saint Malukdasa was born in 1574 AD in Kada (present-day Kaushambi district).

3. Q3.Who were the parents of Guru Ghasidas?

   • A.Mahangudas and Amarautin✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Neeru and Neema
   • C.Jagannatha and Shachi
   • D.Tej Bhan and Bakshi

   Explanation: Mahangudas and Amarautin were his parents.

4. Q4.On the banks of which river is the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga situated?

   • A.Ganga
   • B.Yamuna
   • C.Godavari
   • D.Narmada✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: Omkareshwar situated on the banks of Narmada River on an island called Mandhata in Madhya Pradesh.

5. Q5.Who was the main disciple of Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti?

   • A.Nizamuddin Auliya
   • B.Baba Farid
   • C.Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Nasiruddin Chirag-i-Dehlavi

   Explanation: Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki was his main disciple.

6. Q6.Who among the following was a prominent disciple of Baba Farid?

   • A.Alauddin Sabir Kaliyari✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Muinuddin Chishti
   • C.Bakhtiyar Kaki
   • D.Salim Chishti

   Explanation: Alauddin Sabir Kaliyari and Nasiruddin Chirag-i-Dehlavi were his other prominent disciples.

7. Q7.Where was Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya buried?

   • A.Ajmer
   • B.Giaspur (Delhi)✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Fatehpur Sikri
   • D.Agra

   Explanation: He was buried in Giaspur (Delhi).

8. Q8.What was the name of Shaikh Salim Chishti’s father?

   • A.Shaikh Bahauddin✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Shaikh Farid
   • C.Shaikh Qutbuddin
   • D.Shaikh Nizamuddin

   Explanation: His father’s name was Shaikh Bahauddin.

9. Q9.Which Sufi saint held the title of 'Pir-i-Dastagir'?

   • A.Muinuddin Chishti
   • B.Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Baba Farid
   • D.Nizamuddin Auliya

   Explanation: The main titles of Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jailani were - ‘Mehboob-i-Sumani’, ‘Piran-i-Pir’, ‘Pir-i-Dastagir’ etc.

10. Q10.Which city did Makhdum Jilani make his centre of education?

    • A.Multan
    • B.Uchha✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Lahore
    • D.Delhi

    Explanation: Makhdoom Jilani made Uchha as his education centre.

11. Q11.Which Naqshbandi saint came to India and made Kashmir his centre?

    • A.Khwaja Baki Billah
    • B.Khwaja Khwand Mahmud✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Shaikh Ahmed Sirhindi
    • D.Shah Waliullah

    Explanation: Khwaja Khwand Mahmud was a prominent saint of this branch who came to India and made Kashmir his centre.

12. Q12.Who propounded the philosophy of 'Wazahat-ul-Shuhud'?

    • A.Shaikh Ahmed Sirhindi✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Shah Waliullah
    • C.Muinuddin Chishti
    • D.Nizamuddin Auliya

    Explanation: Shaikh Ahmed Sirhindi propounded ‘Wazahat-ul-Shuhud’ (positivist philosophy).

13. Q13.Which Sufi order was considered the most radical and opposed Akbar’s liberal policies?

    • A.Chishti
    • B.Suhrawardi
    • C.Qadri
    • D.Naqshbandi✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: It (Naqshbandi order) was the most radical order among Sufis. They opposed Akbar’s liberal policies.

14. Q14.Who is the author of the text 'Sujan Rask Khan'?

    • A.Malik Muhammad Jayasi
    • B.Raskhan✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Kabir
    • D.Surdas

    Explanation: 'Sujan Rask Khan' is also famous text by Rask Khan.

15. Q15.Which Christian saint is famous for his love towards birds and animals?

    • A.Saint Peter
    • B.Saint Francis of Assisi✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Saint Paul
    • D.Saint Thomas

    Explanation: Saint Francis of Assisi (1181 - 1226 AD) is a Christian saint who was famous for his love towards birds and animals.

16. Q16.Which is the world’s smallest independent country mentioned in the text?

    • A.Monaco
    • B.Vatican✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Nauru
    • D.San Marino

    Explanation: Vatican is a sovereign state located in Italy... it is the world’s smallest (both population and area) independent country.

17. Q17.Who was the guru of Rashtrakuta King Amoghavarsha I?

    • A.Jinasena✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Bhadrabahu
    • C.Hemchandra
    • D.Sthulabhadra

    Explanation: King Amoghavarsha - I was the disciple of the Jain Acharya Jinasena, the author of Adipurana.

18. Q18.Between which two rivers is the region of Kamarupa situated?

    • A.Ganga and Yamuna
    • B.Manas and Barnadi✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Godavari and Krishna
    • D.Narmada and Tapti

    Explanation: Kamarupa is the modern region situated between two rivers Manas and Barnadi in western Assam.

19. Q19.According to some beliefs, which of the following influenced Sufism?

    • A.New Aflatuni theory✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Buddhism
    • C.Jainism
    • D.Christianity

    Explanation: Some believe that four philosophy influenced the Sufism – ... (2) New Aflatuni theory...

20. Q20.Where is the Nageshwara Jyotirlinga located?

    • A.Nasik
    • B.Ujjain
    • C.Dwarka✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Rameshwaram

    Explanation: Nageshwara is located near Dwarka, one of the ‘Char Dham’ pilgrim sites for Hindus, in Gujarat.