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Prelims GS January 03, 2026

1. Consider the following statements about the Virashaiva Movement:

The Virashaiva Movement was led by Basavanna.

Virashaivas worshipped Shiva in his manifestation as a Linga.

Vachanas, composed in Kannada, are the main compositions for understanding the Virashaiva tradition.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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