Q. Consider the following observations about the religion in early medieval India:

1. Bhakti became a distinct feature of religion
2. Tantrism permeated Jainism, Buddhism, Shaivism as well as Vaishnavism
3. Theory of incarnation became very prominent
4. Earlier practice of Yajnas gave way to the practice of Puja (worship)

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: 1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes: Bhakti, or devotional worship, became a distinct feature in early medieval India, emphasizing devotion and love. Tantrism influenced various religious traditions like Jainism, Buddhism, Shaivism and Vaishnavism, emphasizing rituals, mantras, and meditation. The theory of incarnation, the belief of deity taking a human form, gained prominence. The previous practice of Yajnas, or sacrificial rituals, gave way to Puja (worship), a form of devotional rituals involving offerings. Therefore, all of the observations listed are correct.

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