GS PrelimsHistory (Medieval India)Sufi Movement1997

Consider the following statements: 1. Assertion (A): The sponsor and the most prominent figure of the Chisti order of Sufis in India is Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. 2. Reason (R): The Chisti order takes its name from a village Chisti in Ajmer. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A

C

A is true, but R is false

D

A is false, but R is true

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. Assertion (A) states that Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti is the sponsor and most prominent figure of the Chisti order of Sufis in India. This is correct. He established the order in Ajmer and is considered the most revered saint of this Silsila in the subcontinent. 2. Reason (R) states that the Chisti order takes its name from a village Chisti in Ajmer. This is incorrect. The Chisti order originated in the town of Chist, located near Herat in present-day Afghanistan, long before Khwaja Moinuddin brought it to India. 3. Since Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false, the correct option is (C).

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