Indian Culture General Studies MCQs


Q.  Jnanashrayi shakha and Sufi shakha are associated to:

a. Nirguna bhakti
b. Shaivas
c. Advaita
d. Vaishnava


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Nirguna Bhakti is divided into two channels Jnanashrayi shakha and Sufi shakha.
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