Question

Match List-I with List-II:

List-I (Meaning/ Characteristics)	List-II (Sufi Terms)
(A) Sufi lineages	(I) Ziyarat
(B) Established rules for spiritual conduct and interaction between inmates/laypersons and the master	(II) Langar
(C) The practice of pilgrimage to the grave of the Shaikh	(III) Silsila
(D) Open kitchen which runs on futuh (unasked-for charity)	(IV) Murshid

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

Focus on the most direct matches first. 'Ziyarat' for pilgrimage to a grave and 'Langar' for a community kitchen are very specific terms. Matching these correctly can often eliminate most of the incorrect options.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Conceptual Grasp: The task involves associating specific Sufi terminology with their accurate definitions. Step 2: Detailed Breakdown and Association:
(A) Sufi Genealogies: The spiritual succession of Sufi leaders, extending back to Prophet Muhammad, is termed a (III) Silsila.
(B) Guidelines for Spiritual Conduct: The spiritual mentor responsible for establishing these guidelines and leading disciples is identified as the (IV) Murshid. This part of the question connects the rules to their originator.
(C) Veneration of the Shaikh's Tomb: The act of visiting the burial site of a Sufi saint (Shaikh or Pir) to receive blessings is known as (I) Ziyarat.
(D) Communal Feeding Station: The public kitchen within a Sufi lodge (khanqah), offering complimentary meals to all, is referred to as a (II) Langar.
Step 3: Conclusive Determination: The correct matches are A-III, B-IV, C-I, and D-II, corresponding to selection (4).