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- 'Bijak' is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal.
- The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya.
Smart Elimination
The "Bijak" is the holy book of Kabir. Statement 1 attributes it to Saint Dadu Dayal. This is a famous fact mismatch. Eliminate Statement 1.
In statement 2 - the name Madhvacharya could be easily made wrong by the UPSC. The statement is very specific and factual, thus likely incorrect.
Potential Trap
Author Swap: Bijak is Kabir. Pushti Marg is Vallabhacharya.
Answer Key & Explanation
Answer: DThe correct answer is Option D.
Statement 1 is Incorrect: Bijak is the compilation of the verses of Kabir (Kabir Das), not Saint Dadu Dayal. It is the holy scripture for Kabirpanthis.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: The philosophy of Pushti Marg (Path of Grace) was propounded by Vallabhacharya (Shuddhadvaita), not Madhvacharya. Madhvacharya propounded Dvaita (Dualism).
Value Addition
- Dadu Dayal: A Bhakti saint from Gujarat/Rajasthan. His teachings are collected in 'Dadu Vani'.
- Ramanuja: Vishishtadvaita.
- Shankara: Advaita.
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