Saints & Lok Devta MCQs for CET 12th Level
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CET 12th Level — Medieval Period — Saints & Lok Devta
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Question 1 of 20
Historically, the individuals who were later deified as Lok Devtas in medieval Rajasthan predominantly belonged to which sections of the society?
Question 2 of 20
While the Sant Parampara aimed at the ultimate spiritual goal of Moksha (liberation), the Lok Devta tradition was predominantly focused on:
Question 3 of 20
If a medieval Rajasthani villager suffered from a life-threatening snakebite, which specific spiritual center would they most likely seek out for divine intervention and curing?
Question 4 of 20
Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): The Sant Parampara successfully democratized religious practices in medieval Rajasthan. Reason (R): The saints exclusively taught the complex principles of Vedanta using the Sanskrit language to maintain the purity of the scriptures. Select the correct answer:
Question 5 of 20
Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): The Sant Parampara placed a significantly higher priority on internal purification rather than the performance of external religious rituals. Reason (R): External Brahmanical rituals had become highly complicated, Sanskrit-based, and prohibitively expensive for the lower strata of society. Select the correct answer:
Question 6 of 20
Which of the following conditions was an absolute historical prerequisite for an individual from a pastoral or Rajput community to be elevated to the revered status of a 'Lok Devta'?
Question 7 of 20
The concept of worshiping the 'formless divine' in the Bhakti movement of Rajasthan is referred to as:
Question 8 of 20
In the dichotomy of medieval Rajasthani spirituality, which group distinctly emphasized the path of 'internal purification' over external rituals?
Question 9 of 20
Why did the medieval period in Rajasthan specifically necessitate the emergence of strong cultural currents like the Sant and Lok Devta traditions?
Question 10 of 20
In the rural and cultural landscape of Rajasthan, the term 'Deval' specifically represents:
Question 11 of 20
In the context of medieval Rajasthan, a massive societal 'vacuum' was created by the widespread disillusionment with rigid Brahmanical orthodoxy. Which cultural current eventually filled this spiritual vacuum?
Question 12 of 20
Pastoral communities in medieval Rajasthan largely contributed to the emergence of which religious figures?
Question 13 of 20
Which social evil was primarily targeted by Baba Ramdevji's movement?
Question 14 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the theological concepts within the Sant Parampara: 1. 'Nirgun' refers exclusively to the devotion of a formless, attribute-less divine entity. 2. 'Sagun' refers to the devotion of a divine entity with a specific physical form. 3. The Sant Parampara solely accepted 'Nirgun' devotion and violently opposed all 'Sagun' practices. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 15 of 20
Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): The term 'Vani' refers to the written teachings, philosophies, and sayings of the Bhakti saints in Rajasthan. Reason (R): The saints deliberately composed their 'Vani' in local vernacular languages to ensure that profound spiritual truths were accessible to the common, uneducated masses. Select the correct answer:
Question 16 of 20
Match List-I (Features) with List-II (Tradition) regarding the spiritual landscape of Rajasthan and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I a. Philosophical base rooted in Vedanta b. Divinity rooted in earthly sacrifice and martyrdom c. Primary sources include 'Parchi' and 'Vani' d. Typically depicted as warriors on horseback List-II 1. Lok Devta Tradition 2. Sant Parampara
Question 17 of 20
In the context of medieval Rajasthan, what was the primary methodological tool used by the Sant Parampara to ensure the 'democratization of spirituality'?
Question 18 of 20
Read the following statements related to the socio-religious conditions of medieval Rajasthan (10th to 18th century): I. The region was a complex web of feudal states where a rigid caste system dictated every aspect of life. II. Religion was highly accessible to all communities due to the simplicity of state-sponsored Brahmanical rituals. III. The spiritual churning of this era was marked exclusively by the emergence of the Bhakti saints, with no significant folk traditions developing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 19 of 20
Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): In medieval Rajasthan, the Bhakti movement gained immense popularity and traction among the lower strata of society. Reason (R): The prevalent Brahmanical orthodoxy had made religion a domain of complicated Sanskrit rituals and expensive sacrifices, rendering it inaccessible to the common masses. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Question 20 of 20