Q. With reference to devotional poetry in India, which of the following statements regarding Abhanga are correct:

1. Abhanga poetry is characteristically used by the saint-poets of the Varkari Panth.
2. Sant Tukaram is known as the father of Abhanga poetry.
3. Each abhang is usually made up of four lines, with a characteristic rhythm.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1 & 3
Notes: Abhanga is a poetic form associated with saint-poets of the Varkari Panth. Each abhang typically consists of four lines with a characteristic rhythm. Although Sant Tukaram composed many Abhangas, he is not considered the father of Abhanga poetry; earlier poets such as Namdev and Dnyaneshwar also composed Abhangas. Therefore, statements 1 and 3 are correct.