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With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices

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With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices?
1. Meditation and control of breath
2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place
3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer:

(d)

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Explanation

Option (d) is correct. Sufi mystics engaged in meditation and control of breath, severe ascetic exercises, and recited holy songs or engaged in music and dance to achieve spiritual closeness to God and states of ecstasy.