Answer: C

Explanation:

Sheikh Fariduddin-Ganj-e-Shakar was a Sufi saint of the Chishti order, famous as 'Baba Farid'. As a result of his efforts the Chishtia order gained popularity in India. His most important contribution are those compositions which are compiled in Guru Granth Sahib. He was the son-in-law of Balban. He made Hansi and Ajodhan the center of his activities.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The originator of dualism is Madhvacharya, while the originator of monism is Shankaracharya, specific dualism is Ramanujacharya, pure monism is Vallabhacharya and the originator of dualism is Nimbarkacharya, who belong to the Sanaka sect. Hence, pair 3 is correctly matched.

Answer: C

Explanation:

'Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar recently launched a Rs. 72-crore development plan for Goddess Sita's birthplace at Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi. "Punaura Dham is a Hindu pilgrimage temple in the Sitamarhi district of Bihar. The temple is believed to be the birthplace of Mata Sita. The shrine compound includes a Ram Janki temple, a pond called Sita Kund and a hall. The recent research spanning nearly a decade found it was built about 200 years ago by a sage who claimed it based on a dream. The claim of Panaura (Punaura) being Sita's birthplace was made in Sir William Wilson Hunter's A Statistical Account of Bengal, Volume 13, dating back to 1877. Hence, statements 1 and 2 both are correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Subika painting is an ancient painting style used in Puyas (Manipur manuscripts) and is intricately linked to the cultural history of the Meitei community in Manipur. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

"The Subika painting style is represented in six surviving manuscripts including, Subika, Subika Achouba, Subika Laishaba, Subika Choudit, Subika Cheithil and Thengrakhel Subika. Experts estimate the use of Subika paintings since the 18th or 19th century, indicating Manipur's historical prominence in visual arts alongside other cultural forms like Raas leela and Nat Sangkritan. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Mahatma Buddha believed in the principle of karma. Even though he did not believe in the soul, he believed in reincarnation. According to Buddha, character (karma) is reborn. He also believed in attaining Nirvana, but he did not believe in the power of God. Hence, option (b) is correct.