Life and Commemoration of Saint Francis Xavier
Question
Consider the following statements:
- 1.
St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order.
- 2.
St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there.
- 3.
The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year.
Options
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because St. Francis Xavier co-founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuit Order) alongside Ignatius of Loyola. Statement 2 is incorrect because he died on Shangchuan Island off the coast of China, though his mortal remains were later brought to Goa and enshrined in the Basilica of Bom Jesus. Statement 3 is correct because his feast is a massive annual religious event celebrated in Goa every December. > St. Francis Xavier co-founded the Jesuit order and is enshrined in Goa, though his death occurred on a Chinese island during a mission. Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2021
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q39
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Medieval India (general)
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Static
Source hint
Advent of Europeans / Cultural history
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