Consider the following statements : 1. ‘Bijak’ is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal. 2. The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2 ✓ UPSC's answer
Why the answer is (d)
• Statement 1 is wrong: the 'Bijak' is the collection of Kabir's verses compiled by the Kabirpanth; Dadu Dayal's teachings are in the 'Dadu Bani'.
• Statement 2 is wrong: Pushti Marg (the path of grace, devotion to Krishna) was founded by Vallabhacharya in the 16th century; Madhvacharya propounded Dvaita Vedanta.
• Hence neither 1 nor 2, option (d).
Why the other options are wrong
- (a) 1 only
- Statement 1 is wrong: Bijak is Kabir's.
- (b) 2 only
- Statement 2 is wrong: Pushti Marg is Vallabhacharya's.
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- Both statements are wrong.
Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2014, held on 24 August 2014. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.