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: Understanding the Concept:
This question requires matching key terms from the Sufi tradition with their correct meanings.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation and Matching:

(A) Sufi lineages: The spiritual chain or lineage of Sufi masters, tracing back to the Prophet Muhammad, is called a (III) Silsila.
(B) Established rules for spiritual conduct...: The spiritual master or guide who establishes these rules and guides the disciples is known as the (IV) Murshid. The question links the rules to the authority figure who sets them.
(C) The practice of pilgrimage to the grave of the Shaikh: Visiting the tomb of a Sufi saint (Shaikh or Pir) to seek blessings is known as (I) Ziyarat.
(D) Open kitchen which runs on futuh...: The community kitchen in a Sufi hospice (khanqah) that provides free food to all, is called a (II) Langar.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct pairings are A-III, B-IV, C-I, and D-II. This corresponds to option (4).