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What was Kabir Das's occupation at birth?

Social reformer

Poet

Weaver (correct)

Saint

Which of the following was NOT a key aspect of Kabir Das's teachings?

Following the caste system (correct)

Moving beyond religious distinctions

Direct, personal experience of the divine

Importance of inner devotion

What was the primary theme of Kabir Das's literary works?

Islamic and Hindu traditions

Love, devotion, and spiritual awakening (correct)

Social reform and activism

Criticisms of idol worship and empty rituals

What was the name of the movement inspired by Kabir Das's teachings?

The Bhakti movement Signup and view all the answers

Who adopted Kabir Das and brought him up in a Hindu environment?

A Hindu couple, Neeru and Neema Signup and view all the answers

What was the language of Kabir Das's literary works?

The local dialect Signup and view all the answers

What is the coefficient of x² in the polynomial 2 + x² + x?

1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the degree of the polynomial 5x³ + 4x² + 7x?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the coefficient of x² in the polynomial 2 – x² + x³?

-1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the degree of the polynomial 4 – y²?

2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the coefficient of x² in the polynomial √2 x – 1?

0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the degree of the polynomial 3?

0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the degree of the polynomial x² + x?

Quadratic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following polynomials is a linear polynomial?

1 + x Signup and view all the answers

If p(x) = 5x – 4x² + 3, what is the value of p(0)?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the zero of the polynomial x + 5?

-5 Signup and view all the answers

If p(x) = x³, what is the value of p(2)?

8 Signup and view all the answers

What is the degree of the polynomial 2 + t + 2t² – t³?

Cubic Signup and view all the answers

If p(x) = 3x – 2, what is the zero of the polynomial?

2/3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the degree of the polynomial y² – y + 1?

Quadratic Signup and view all the answers

If p(x) = (x – 1)(x + 1), what is the value of p(0)?

-1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the zero of the polynomial ax, where a ≠ 0?

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Study Notes

Kabir Das: A Brief Overview

Kabir Das (1440-1518) was a renowned Indian poet, saint, and social reformer.

Life and Background

Born in Varanasi, India, to a Muslim weaver family
Adopted by a Hindu couple, Neeru and Neema, and brought up in a Hindu environment
Influenced by both Islamic and Hindu traditions

Teachings and Philosophy

Preached the importance of inner devotion and spiritual growth
Emphasized the need to move beyond religious distinctions and dogma
Advocated for a direct, personal experience of the divine
Critiqued the caste system, idol worship, and empty rituals

Literary Works

Composed over 400 poems, known as "bhajans" or "padas"
Wrote in the local dialect, making his message accessible to the masses
His poems explore themes of love, devotion, and spiritual awakening

Impact and Legacy

Inspired the Bhakti movement, which emphasized personal devotion and love for God
Influenced later poet-saints, such as Guru Nanak and Tukaram
Remains a revered figure in Indian literature and spirituality