With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements : 1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry. 2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Option (c) is correct because the Tamil Siddhas were heterodox monotheists who rejected rituals and idolatry, while the Lingayats (Virashaivas) famously challenged the Brahmanical order by rejecting caste hierarchy and the doctrine of rebirth. A common error is selecting (a) or (b) due to the misconception that all medieval Indian traditions subscribed to the theory of reincarnation, which the Lingayats specifically questioned. The core concept tested is the reformist and anti-establishment nature of medieval Bhakti and heterodox movements.