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Sufi Literature Questions – GeeksforGeeks

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In the current scenario, the wattage on history questions is increasing in the government exams like SSC CGL, BANKING, RAILWAYS, and some other related exams. So we are providing some exam-oriented questions on the Sufi Literature topic. Sufi Literature topic belongs to medieval Indian history. These questions will enhance the score and knowledge of the candidates preparing for the government exams. 

 
Que 1. What is meant by Khanqah?
(a) Abode of Sufi saints
(b) Sufi student
(c) Sufi Guru
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Abode of Sufi saints
Explanation – The place of residence of Sufi saints is called Khanqah.

Que 2. What is meant by Valayat?
(a) Spiritual Realm of Sufi Saints
(b) Sufi student
(c) Sufi Guru
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Spiritual Realm of Sufi Saints
Explanation – The spiritual realm of Sufi saints are called Valayat.

Que 3. In Sufi literature, the word Murid or Talib is used for?
(a) Spiritual Realm of Sufi Saints
(b) Sufi student
(c) Sufi Guru
(d) None of the above

Ans. (b) Sufi student
Explanation – In Sufi literature, the word Murid or Talib is used for a Sufi student.

Que 4. In Sufi literature the word Murshid, Pir, or sheikh is used for?
(a) Spiritual Realm of Sufi Saints
(b) Sufi student
(c) Sufi Guru
(d) none of the above

Ans. (c) Sufi Guru
Explanation – In Sufi literature the word Murshid, Pir, or Sheikh is used for a Sufi Guru.

Que 5. What is meant by khirka?
(a) Cloak of Sufi saints
(b) Sufi student
(c) Sufi Guru
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Cloak of  Sufi saints
Explanation – The cloak or dress of Sufi saints was called Khirka.

Que 6. What is meant by Jamaitakhana in the context of Sufis?
(a) Abode of Sufi saints
(b) Sufi student
(c) Sufi Guru
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Abode of Sufi saints
Explanation – This was also the abode of Sufi saints. But it was smaller than Khanqah.

Que 7. What is meant by Sama in the context of Sufis?
(a) Abode of Sufi saints
(b) Music in Sufi Khanqah
(c) Dance of Sufis
(d) None of the above

Ans. (b) Music in Sufi Khanqah
Explanation – In the context of Sufis, Sama refers to the music in the Sufi Khanqah.

Que 8. What is meant by Raks in the context of Sufis?
(a) Abode of Sufi saints
(b) Music in Sufi Khanqah
(c) Dance of Sufis
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Dance of Sufis
Explanation – The dance of Sufis is called Raks.

Que 9. Who among the following is the author of “Kashf-ul-Mahjub”?
(a) Alhujwiri
(b) Amir Hassan
(c) Nizamuddin Auliya
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Alhujwiri
Explanation – The author of “Kashf-ul-Mahjub” is Alhujwiri. This is the first composition written on Sufism.

Que 10. Who is the author of “Fawaid-ul-Fawad”?
(a) Alhujwiri
(b) Amir Hasan
(c) Nizamuddin Auliya
(d) None of the above

Ans. (b) Amir Hasan
Explanation – The author of “Fawaid-ul-Fawad” is Amir Hasan.

Que 11. Who among the following was known as “Sheikh Saadi of India”?
(a) Alhujwiri
(b) Amir Hasan
(c) Nizamuddin Auliya
(d) None of the above

Ans. (b) Amir Hasan
Explanation – Amir Hasan was called “Sheikh Saadi of India”.

Que 12. Which of the following book contains a collection of conversations of Nizamuddin Auliya?
(a) Fawaid-ul-Fawad
(b) kashf-ul-mahjoob
(c) Khair-ul-Majlis
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Fawaid-ul-Fawad
Explanation –The book Fawaid-ul-Fawad contains a collection of conversations of Nizamuddin Auliya. The author of this book is Amir Hassan.

Que 13. Who among the following is the author of the book “Khair-ul-Majlis”?
(a) Hameed Qalandar
(b) Gesudaraz
(c) Mir Dard
(d) Amir Khurd

Ans. (a) Hameed Qalandar
Explanation –The book “Khair-ul-Majlis” is authored by Hameed Qalandar.

Que 14. Which of the following book contains a compilation of conversations of Nasiruddin Chirag-i-Delhi?
(a) Khair-ul-Majlis
(b) Fawaid-ul-Fawad
(c) Kashf-ul-Mahjoob
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Khair-ul-Majlis
Explanation – The book Khair-ul-Majlis is a compilation of conversations of Nasiruddin Chirag-e-Delhi.

Que 15. Which of the following book contains a compilation of conversations of Sufi Gesudaraz?
(a) Khair-ul-Majlis
(b) Fawaid-ul-Fawad
(c) Jawam-ul-Kaleem
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Jawam-ul-Kaleem
Explanation – The book Jawam-ul-Kaleem is a compilation of conversations of Sufi Gesudaraz. This book was compiled by Akbar Hussaini.

Que 16. Which of the following book contains a compilation of the letters of Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi?
(a) Maktubat-e-Rabbani
(b) Fawaid-ul-Fawad
(c) Jawam-ul-Kaleem
(d) None of the above

Ans. (a) Maktubat-e-Rabbani
Explanation- The book Maktubat-e-Rabbani is a compilation of the letters of Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi.

Que 17. Who is the author of the book “Siyar-ul-Auliya”?
(a) Mir Khurd Kirmani
(b) Hameed Qalandar
(c) Gesudaraz
(d) Mir Dard

Ans. (a) Mir Khurd Kirmani
Explanation – The book “Siyar-ul-Auliya” is authored by Mir Khurd Kirmani.

Que 18. Who is the author of the book “Akhbar-ul-Akhyar”?
(a) Abdul Haq Muhaddis Dehlvi
(b) Hameed Qalandar
(c) Gesudaraz
(d) Mir Dard

Ans. (a) Abdul Haq Muhaddis Dehlvi
Explanation –The author of the book “Akhbar-ul-Akhyar” is Abdul Haq Muhaddis Dehlvi.

Que 19. Who is the author of the book “Tajkirat-ul-Auliya”?
(a) Abdul Haq Muhaddis Dehlvi
(b) Fariduddin Attar
(c) Gesudaraz
(d) Mir Dard

Ans. (b) Fariduddin Attar
Explanation – The author of the book “Tajkirat-ul-Auliya” is Fariduddin Attar.

Que 20. During the reign of which ruler the book “Khair-ul-Majlis” was compiled?
(a) Balban
(b) Alauddin Khilji
(c) Firoz Tughlaq
(d) Mohammed bin Tughlaq

Ans. (c) Firoz Tughlaq
Explanation – The book “Khair-ul-Majlis” was compiled during the period of Firoz Tughlaq.
 

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