{"id":92249,"date":"2025-06-01T11:18:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=92249"},"modified":"2025-06-01T11:18:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:18:59","slug":"which-of-the-following-statements-about-the-virasaiva-movement-is-are","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-statements-about-the-virasaiva-movement-is-are\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following statements about the Virasaiva Movement is\/are"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following statements about the Virasaiva Movement is\/are correct?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Virasaiva followers are also known as Lingayats.<\/li>\n<li>2. The Movement is closely associated with Basaveshwara.<\/li>\n<li>3. The Movement became institution-alized over a period of time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below.<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1, 2 and 3 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 and 3 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;1 and 2 only&#8221; option4=&#8221;3 only&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CBI DSP LDCE &#8211; 2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-cbi-dsp-ldce-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-cbi-dsp-ldce-2023\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe correct answer is A, meaning all three statements are correct.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\n&#8211; Statement 1 is correct. The followers of the Virasaiva Movement are commonly known as Lingayats, referring to their practice of wearing a small Linga (Ishtalinga) on their person.<br \/>\n&#8211; Statement 2 is correct. The Virasaiva Movement, which emerged in the 12th century in South India, is strongly associated with Basaveshwara (Basavanna), a philosopher, statesman, and social reformer who championed radical social reforms, including challenging caste distinctions and patriarchal norms.<br \/>\n&#8211; Statement 3 is correct. Over time, the Virasaiva Movement developed into an established religious and social tradition with its own organizational structures, such as mathas (monasteries), significant body of literature (Vachanas), and philosophical schools, thus becoming institutionalized.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nThe Virasaiva tradition emphasizes monotheism (worship of Shiva), equality, and devotion (bhakti). It played a significant role in the social and religious landscape of the Deccan region.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following statements about the Virasaiva Movement is\/are correct? 1. Virasaiva followers are also known as Lingayats. 2. The Movement is closely associated with Basaveshwara. 3. The Movement became institution-alized over a period of time. Select the correct answer using the code given below. 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