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Question

Which one of the following statements is not true for Shankaracharya, Saint of the 8th century?

  1. He established four religious centres in different parts of India
  2. He countered the spread of Buddhism and Jainism
  3. He named Prayag as Theerth raj
  4. He propagated Vedanta

Answer:

Option C: He named Prayag as Theerth raj

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “He named Prayag as Theerth raj”.

The statement "He named Prayag as Theerth raj" is not true for Shankaracharya, the Saint of the 8th century.