Person Kabir
Asked 8 times across 4 UPSC exams over 5 years (2018–2023), peaking in 2019.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 5 of 8 PYQs
- First appeared in CDS 2018 — 1 years before CSE 2019 (allied exams preview CSE)
- Most asked in 2019
- Recurs across 4 years (2018–2023)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2018 → CSE 2019 → CAPF 2021 → NDA 2023
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (4 of 8) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
NDA2023
Which one of the following statements about the Bhakti movement is NOT correct ?
- A The Bhakti movement avoided traditions that promoted diversity ✓
- B In northern India, the Bhakti movement revolved around the worship of Rama and Krishna
- C The Bhakti movement relied on the devotion of God, both with and without attributes
- D While Tulsidas represented the tradition of devotion with attributes, Sant Kabir followed the path of devotion without attributes
✓ Correct answer: (A)
History › Medieval India
CAPF2021
Who among the following Bhakti saints did not belong to Nirguna School of Bhakti?
- A Kabir
- B Nanak
- C Dadu
- D Chaitanya ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Art & Culture › Religion & Philosophy
CSE2019
Consider the following statements
- Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar
- Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › Medieval India
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