What is the name of the literary genre developed by the Khojas who are a branch of the Ismaili sect?

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Q: 82 (CDS-I/2018)
What is the name of the literary genre developed by the Khojas who are a branch of the Ismaili sect?

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CDS-I

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The correct answer is option 1: Ginan. Ginan is the name of the literary genre developed by the Khojas, who are a branch of the Ismaili sect. Ginans are devotional hymns or religious poetry written in the Indian subcontinent. They are written in various languages, including Gujarati, Urdu, Punjabi, and Sindhi.

Option 2: Ziyarat, refers to the pilgrimage to the holy shrines of saints in Islam. This is not the correct genre developed by the Khojas.

Option 3: Raag, is a term used in Indian classical music to describe a melodic framework. It is not the literary genre specifically associated with the Khojas.

Option 4: Shahada, is the Islamic declaration of faith that states "there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger." This is not the correct genre developed by the Khojas.

Overall, the correct answer is Ginan, which is a unique literary genre developed by the Khojas within the Ismaili sect.

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