Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2013 GS-I
Question

Who among the following was not as allvar Saint?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Tirugyan

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Tirugyan”.
Tirugyan was not an allvar Saint.

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