Folk Gods/Goddesses MCQs for LDC
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Question 1 of 20
The famous 'Terhatali' dance, intrinsically linked to the folklore of Rajasthan's deities, is traditionally performed by which specific caste?
Question 2 of 20
Match List I (Deity/Goddess) with List II (Key Feature or Event): List I a. Sundha Mata b. Tripura Sundari c. Gogaji d. Tejaji List II 1. Teja Ter sung during sowing 2. Idol made of black stone with 18 arms 3. First Ropeway established in 2006 4. Inclusion in Panch Pirs Choose the correct code:
Question 3 of 20
Which of the following deities is NOT considered a master of 'Shagun Shastra' (the science of omens) according to historical texts?
Question 4 of 20
Which of the following instruments is explicitly associated with the recitation of the Phad of Devnarayan Ji?
Question 5 of 20
Shila Devi became the 'Aaradhya Devi' of the Jaipur royal family only after which specific historical milestone achieved by Maharaja Mansingh I?
Question 6 of 20
Which of the following deities is described as leaving his marriage rituals (phere) midway to uphold the 'Kshatriya Dharma' by rushing to battle?
Question 7 of 20
Which folk deity's primary visual symbol in temples is described as an 'equestrian warrior with a spear in hand and a turban tilted to the left'?
Question 8 of 20
Who was the spiritual Guru from whom Gogadev Rathore took initiation to become 'Tallinath'?
Question 9 of 20
What do the Neem leaves signify when offered in the temples of Devnarayan Ji?
Question 10 of 20
Who was the spiritual Guru of Veer Kallaji Rathore?
Question 11 of 20
Which of the following defines the core operational principle of a 'Kuldevi' in Rajput religious traditions?
Question 12 of 20
Which of the following folk deities became the 'Aaradhya Devi' of the Bikaner Rathores because Rao Bika established the Bikaner state with her blessings?
Question 13 of 20
Mansingh I brought the idol of Shila Devi to Jaipur, establishing her as the Aaradhya Devi, following his successful military campaign in which region?
Question 14 of 20
Which of the following local tribes were historically known to operate as robber gangs involved in the plundering of cows during the medieval period?
Question 15 of 20
What is the defining socio-religious hallmark that qualifies a folk deity for inclusion in the revered 'Panch Pir' of the Marwar region?
Question 16 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the geographical locations of major temples: 1. Tripura Sundari is located in Talwara, Banswara. 2. Sundha Mata is located in the Jaswantpura hills, Jalore. Which of the above is/are correct?
Question 17 of 20
What are the distinct iconographic features of the idol of Tripura Sundari located in Talwara?
Question 18 of 20
Consider the following attributes: 1. Dedicated exclusively to cow protection. 2. Idol located on the village border (Kankar). 3. Wooden Toran established on the main path. 4. Clay equestrian idols made in Harji village. Which of the above attributes are related to 'Mamadev'?
Question 19 of 20
The concept of 'Oran' (ओरण), strictly adhered to by the followers of Tallinath Ji, represents an indigenous model of what modern concept?
Question 20 of 20