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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 37

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q37

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Andal, a Bhakti saint was associated to which of the following religious sects?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Vaishnavism

  • Andal was an Alvar and Bhakti saint from Tamil Nadu who was a devout follower of Vaishnavism.
  • The Alvars were medieval Vaishnavite Tamil poets who composed hymns about Lord Vishnu. And among the  twelve Alvars, Andal was the only woman among them.