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Saints & Sects MCQs for CET Graduate

Practice 20 free saints & sects multiple choice questions for CET Graduate exam. Instant answers, explanations in Hindi and English, and topic-wise targeted practice.

Master Saints & Sects under Art & Architecture for CET Graduate with our curated MCQ set. Every question is sourced from real Rajasthan exam patterns and updated regularly. Switch between Hindi and English anytime. Use this daily to strengthen weak areas before the exam.

CET Graduate — Art & Architecture — Saints & Sects

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Question 1 of 20

Match List-I (Original Name of Founder) with List-II (Sacred Text/Philosophy) and select the correct answer: List-I (a) Ramkrishna (b) Ranjeet (c) Hari Singh Sankhla (d) Parashuram Dev List-II (i) Brahma Gyan Sagar (ii) Arnabhvani (iii) Dvaitadvaitvad (iv) Mantra Rajprakash Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

Question 2 of 20

Acharya Nimbark, the founder of the Nimbark sect headquartered at Salemabad, was historically known by which original name?

Question 3 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding Sant Dhanna: 1. He advocated for rigorous idol worship and intricate temple rituals. 2. According to local legends, his sheer devotion forced God to physically plow his fields. 3. Three of his spiritual hymns are enshrined in the holy 'Guru Granth Sahib'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 4 of 20

To reform the archaic practices and deeply entrenched superstitions among the indigenous tribal populations of the Vagad region, Sant Mavji spearheaded which specific socio-religious campaign?

Question 5 of 20

Among the disciples of Sant Charandas Ji, which two female saints significantly enriched the spiritual literature in the Mewati dialect?

Question 6 of 20

Before embracing extreme asceticism and founding the Niranjani sect, Sant Haridas (Hari Singh) belonged to which specific Rajput clan?

Question 7 of 20

Which of the following environmental conservation rules is an uncompromising, mandatory tenet of the Vishnoi sect established by Sant Jambhoji?

Question 8 of 20

The foundational texts 'Mantra Rajprakash' and 'Haripurush ki Vani' are associated with the teachings of which renowned saint?

Question 9 of 20

Who is historically considered the 'bridge' of the Bhakti movement between South and North India, whose disciples played a pivotal role in establishing the egalitarian spiritual tradition in Rajasthan?

Question 10 of 20

The supremely sacred 'Baneshwar Dham', the principal pilgrimage center established by Sant Mavji for the tribal communities of Vagad, is situated at the geographical confluence of which three rivers?

Question 11 of 20

Which of the following female saints successfully broke social taboos to emerge from the Jat community in Nagaur and left an indelible mark on Rajasthan's Sagun Bhakti tradition?

Question 12 of 20

In the analysis of medieval Rajasthani Bhakti literature, 'Jambh Sagar' and 'Shabdawali' are foundational texts that systematically outline the doctrines of which community?

Question 13 of 20

While the Bhakti movement generally split into distinct Sagun (with form) and Nirgun (formless) streams, which prominent sect from Rajasthan is historically celebrated for creating a balanced theological bridge, explicitly classifying itself as a 'Sagun-Nirgun Mishra' (mixed) tradition?

Question 14 of 20

Which branch of the Dadu Panth, established by Sundardas Ji (younger), uniquely consisted of armed ascetics who even played a crucial role serving in the Jaipur state army during wars?

Question 15 of 20

The Jasnathi sect, deeply intertwined with the agrarian culture of Bikaner and famous for its fire dance, mandates its followers to strictly adhere to a specific number of socio-religious rules. How many rules are these?

Question 16 of 20

The genesis of the Niranjani Sect is intrinsically tied to the village of Kaparod. To which famous ascetic is this geographical origin attributed?

Question 17 of 20

Emphasis on 'Swavalamban' (self-reliance) and Hindu-Muslim unity were the central teachings of a prominent sect rooted in the Mewat region. Identify the sect.

Question 18 of 20

The foundational ideology of the Niranjani Sect presents a highly practical spiritual pathway by seamlessly blending which two distinct disciplines?

Question 19 of 20

Which of the following elements is a quintessential characteristic of the Saguna Bhakti stream, setting it distinctly apart from the Nirguna stream?

Question 20 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the early life and origins of Sant Dhanna: 1. He was born in the year 1415 AD in Dhuvan Kalan village, located in the present-day Tonk district. 2. He belonged to a highly influential Rajput warrior clan and gave up arms to pursue spirituality. 3. His profound spiritual hymns are enshrined in the holy 'Guru Granth Sahib'. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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