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Which one of the following pairs denoting various forms of 'Bhakti' is NOT correctly matched?
Solution & Analysis
Answer: C
Concept
This question tests basic terminology used in the study of the medieval Bhakti movement in India.Explanation
Historical records from the 6th-9th centuries in Tamil Nadu show that the Alvars (literally 'those immersed in God') were strictly Vaishnavites, while the Nayanars (literally 'leaders') were Shaivites.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Option C is the 'NOT correctly matched' pair. Alvars were devotees of Lord Vishnu, not Shakti (the Goddess).
Logic 2: Option A and B correctly define Saguna and Nirguna. Option D correctly identifies Nayanars as devotees of Shiva.