Geo-Scientist Prelims 2025 General Studies Q65: Consider the following statements about the Virashaiva Movement :

Consider the following statements about the Virashaiva Movement :

1. The Virashaiva Movement was led by Basavanna.
2. Virashaivas worshipped Shiva in his manifestation as a Linga.
3. Vachanas, composed in Kannada, are the main compositions for understanding the Virashaiva tradition.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. (b) 1 and 3 only
3. (c) 2 only
4. (d) 1, 2 and 3