Let's match each Bhakti saint to the profession traditionally associated with them, often reflecting their humble origins and challenging caste hierarchies: I. Namdev is traditionally known to have been a tailor (darzi). (I - C) II. Kabir was a prominent saint-poet traditionally believed to have been a weaver (julaha). (II - B) III. Ravidas (Raidas) was a saint from the Bhakti movement who traditionally belonged to the chamar (cobbler/leatherworker) community. (III - D) IV. Sena (Sena Nai) was a saint traditionally associated with the profession of a barber (nai). (IV - A)
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I List II (Bhakti Saint) (Profession) I. Namdev A) Barber II. Kabir B) Weaver III. Ravidas C) Tailor IV. Sena D) Cobbler
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2001 · Topic: Bhakti and Sufi Movement (North Indian Bhakti Saints and their Teachings (Kabir, Nanak, Ravidas, Mirabai, Surdas, Tulsidas, Chaitanya))
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