The Saints of the Medieval Period – UGC NET History – Practice Questions

Kabir (1398 or 1440-1518)

1. Kabir is primarily known as a:
A) Court historian
B) Mystic poet and saint
C) Temple architect
D) Military commander

2. Kabir lived during which century?
A) 13th century
B) 14th century
C) 15th century
D) 16th century

3. According to legend, Kabir was raised by:
A) A Rajput family
B) A Brahmin family
C) A merchant family
D) A Muslim weaver family

4. Kabir is believed to have been a disciple of:
A) Ramananda
B) Vallabhacharya
C) Ramanuja
D) Chaitanya

5. Kabir belonged to which stream of Bhakti tradition?
A) Saguna Bhakti
B) Tantric Bhakti
C) Nirguna Bhakti
D) Vaishnava Bhakti

6. Kabir strongly criticized:
A) Agriculture and trade
B) Idol worship and caste system
C) Kingship and monarchy
D) Urbanization and commerce

7. Which of the following was emphasized by Kabir as a path to salvation?
A) Ritual sacrifice
B) Asceticism
C) Bookish learning
D) Devotion to God

8. Kabir’s famous book is:
A) Ramcharitmanas
B) Padmavat
C) Sur Sagar
D) Bijak

9. Which of the following best reflects Kabir’s religious philosophy?
A) Unity of all religions
B) Exclusive superiority of Hinduism
C) Rejection of devotion
D) Strict ritualism

10. Kabir referred to Hindus and Muslims as:
A) Followers of separate truths
B) Natural rivals
C) Pots of the same clay
D) Different creations of God

11. Which among the following literary works contains compositions credited to Kabir?
A) Akbarnama
B) Kabir Granthawali
C) Ain-i-Akbari
D) Rajatarangini

12. Kabir’s poems were mainly written in:
A) Persian only
B) Sanskrit only
C) Arabic only
D) Hindi dialects such as Braj, Bhojpuri, and Awadhi

13. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A) a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv
B) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
C) a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv
D) a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii

14. Assertion (A): Kabir rejected the caste system.
Reason (R): He emphasized equality of all humans before God.

A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true, but R is false
D) A is false, but R is true

15. Which Sikh scripture includes verses attributed to Kabir?
A) Dasam Granth
B) Zafarnama
C) Guru Granth Sahib
D) Sukhmani Sahib

16. Kabir did not consider which of the following important for true understanding?
A) Compassion
B) Asceticism and book knowledge alone
C) Devotion to God
D) Inner purity

17. The followers of Kabir are known as:
A) Nathpanthis
B) Sufis
C) Ramanandis
D) Kabirpanthis

18. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
B) a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv
C) a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
D) a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii

19. Kabir aimed primarily at:
A) Establishing political authority
B) Spreading military nationalism
C) Bringing Hindus and Muslims together
D) Founding a kingdom

20. Which Bhakti saint greatly influenced Guru Nanak according to tradition?
A) Tulsidas
B) Mirabai
C) Chaitanya
D) Kabir

21. Assertion (A): Kabir encouraged household life.
Reason (R): He believed saintly life required complete renunciation.

A) Both A and R are true, and R explains A
B) Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
C) A is true, but R is false
D) A is false, but R is true

22. Kabir’s teachings were deeply influenced by:
A) Buddhist and Jain philosophy only
B) Hindu Bhakti and Muslim Sufi concepts
C) Greek philosophy
D) Christian theology

23. The Kabir Panth emerged mainly during the:
A) 15th–16th centuries
B) 16th–17th centuries
C) 17th–18th centuries
D) 18th–19th centuries

24. A Kabir Panthi layperson is called a:
A) Fakir
B) Gosain
C) Mahant
D) Bhakta

25. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A) a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
B) a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
C) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
D) a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii

26. Which city is closely associated with Kabir’s life and teachings?
A) Agra
B) Benaras (Varanasi)
C) Delhi
D) Ajmer

27. Kabir condemned untouchability because:
A) It harmed trade
B) It weakened kingship
C) It violated the principle of equality before God
D) It promoted foreign rule

28. Which among the following statements about Kabir is incorrect?
A) He emphasized inner purity
B) He criticized religious orthodoxy
C) He believed devotion leads to salvation
D) He supported idol worship

29. Assertion (A): Kabir criticized both Hinduism and Islam.
Reason (R): He opposed rigid ritualism and orthodoxy in both religions.

A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true, but R is false
D) A is false, but R is true

30. Kabir’s language style in poetry may best be described as:
A) Highly Sanskritized and elite
B) Persianized court language
C) Technical philosophical jargon
D) Simple and accessible Hindi dialects

31. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A) a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii
B) a-i, b-iv, c-iii, d-ii
C) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
D) a-iii, b-ii, c-iv, d-i

32. Which medieval saint is associated with the saying that “Rama and Allah are one”?
A) Namdev
B) Tukaram
C) Dadu Dayal
D) Kabir

33. Kabir’s philosophy can best be described as:
A) Universalist and devotional
B) Militaristic and expansionist
C) Materialistic and secular
D) Ritualistic and orthodox

34. Which sect perpetuates the tradition of Kabir?
A) Lingayat sect
B) Kabir Panth
C) Nath sect
D) Vallabha sect

35. Assertion (A): Kabir gave importance to inner purity.
Reason (R): He emphasized a heart free from deceit and dishonesty.

A) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
B) A is false, but R is true
C) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
D) A is true, but R is false

36. Which of the following correctly describes Kabir’s approach to salvation?
A) Through elaborate rituals
B) Through temple worship only
C) Through priestly mediation
D) Through devotion and purity of heart

37. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A) a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv
B) a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv
C) a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii
D) a-i, b-iii, c-iv, d-ii

38. Kabir’s criticism of external rituals reflects the influence of:
A) Orthodox Brahmanism
B) Bhakti-Sufi syncretic ideas
C) Colonial thought
D) Court patronage

39. Kabir emphasized that for spiritual life one:
A) Must renounce family life
B) Must become a monk
C) Can remain a householder
D) Must undertake pilgrimages

40. Which of the following saints was a tanner by caste?
A) Namdev
B) Dhanna
C) Guru Nanak
D) Raidas

41. Assertion (A): Kabir Panth is considered one of the Sant Mat sects.
Reason (R): Kabir Panth follows principles of love, humility, compassion, and unity.

A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true, but R is false
D) A is false, but R is true

42. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A) a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii
B) a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv
C) a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
D) a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i

43. Which among the following is associated with universalist overtones and Vaishnavism?
A) Sikhism
B) Nath tradition
C) Kabir Panth
D) Chishti order

44. Kabir’s poetry mainly dealt with:
A) Royal conquests
B) Economic policies
C) Temple architecture
D) Dedication, mysticism, and discipline