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✅ Introduction
The CBSE Class 12 History MCQs – Online Practice Test on the topic “Interaction between Bhakti and Sufi Traditions” is designed to help students strengthen their understanding of Medieval Indian religious movements. This quiz is based strictly on the NCERT Class 12 History syllabus (Theme 6: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions – Changes in Religious Beliefs), making it ideal for board exam preparation.
The Bhakti and Sufi movements played a major role in shaping India’s spiritual and cultural unity. Through this interactive quiz, students can test their knowledge of key saints, teachings, and syncretic traditions that connected Bhakti poets like Kabir and Mirabai with Sufi saints like Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and Nizamuddin Auliya.
Each question comes with instant feedback and explanations, helping learners understand not just the correct answer but also the underlying historical concepts. Attempt this quiz to master Bhakti-Sufi interactions and gain confidence for your CBSE Class 12 History board examination.
✅ Sample MCQs with Explanations
Q1. Which of the following ideas is common to both Bhakti and Sufi movements?
A. Ritual sacrifice
B. Inner devotion to God
C. Idol worship only
D. Strict caste division
Answer: B
Explanation: Both Bhakti and Sufi saints emphasized personal devotion and inner love for God over rituals and caste barriers.
Q2. Who among the following was a famous Chishti Sufi saint in India?
A. Kabir
B. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
C. Tulsidas
D. Bulleh Shah
Answer: B
Explanation: Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti of Ajmer founded the Chishti order in India, known for its tolerance and humanism.
Q3. The Bhakti poet Mirabai was devoted to which deity?
A. Rama
B. Krishna
C. Shiva
D. Vishnu
Answer: B
Explanation: Mirabai, the Rajput princess, dedicated her devotional songs to Lord Krishna, reflecting saguna bhakti.
Q4. What is the Sufi term for remembering God through repetition of His name?
A. Zakat
B. Fana
C. Dhikr
D. Silsila
Answer: C
Explanation: Dhikr means remembrance — a core Sufi practice involving chanting God’s names with deep devotion.
Q5. Which Bhakti saint is known for teaching nirguna bhakti or devotion to a formless God?
A. Kabir
B. Surdas
C. Tulsidas
D. Namdev
Answer: A
Explanation: Kabir rejected idol worship and propagated nirguna bhakti, devotion to the formless, omnipresent God.