Saints & Lok Devta MCQs for LDC
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LDC — Medieval Period — Saints & Lok Devta
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Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 of 20
The typical visual depiction of a Lok Devta invariably involves a fully armed warrior mounted on horseback. What is the fundamental symbolic and historical meaning of this specific iconography?
Question 5 of 20
In the context of Ramdevji's ancestry, who is referred to as the 'builder of Lal Kot'?
Question 6 of 20
Which of the following was a primary, deliberate social function of the Sant Parampara in medieval Rajasthan?
Question 7 of 20
The term 'Sagun' in the context of medieval Rajasthani Bhakti saints refers to:
Question 8 of 20
Which of the following describes the political state of the Rathore state of Marwar during Ramdevji's time?
Question 9 of 20
The heroic legacy and folklore of the Lok Devtas in Rajasthan are kept alive and celebrated by the local communities predominantly through oral ballads, Phad scroll paintings, and which of the following communal events?
Question 10 of 20
Which of the following factors was a primary cause for the growing disillusionment with the pre-Bhakti religious practices in medieval Rajasthan?
Question 11 of 20
How do the primary sources for documenting the Sant Parampara differ fundamentally from those used to preserve the legacy of the Lok Devtas?
Question 12 of 20
Regarding the Lok Devtas of Rajasthan, which of the following statements is/are correct? I. They emerged primarily from the orthodox priestly class to reform religious texts. II. They were individuals typically belonging to Rajput, Jat, or other pastoral communities. III. Their historical divinity is intrinsically linked to their martyrdom for the protection of village cattle and moral honor.
Question 13 of 20
While traditional historical narratives often view medieval Rajasthan merely as a chronicle of territorial battles and dynastic successions, the era is equally significant for which of the following cultural phenomena?
Question 14 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 15 of 20
A historical figure in medieval Rajasthan who sacrificed his life fighting against oppressors to protect village cows and defend the moral honor of women would most likely be venerated by the local populace as a:
Question 16 of 20
The simultaneous emergence of the Sant and Lok Devta currents signifies that the medieval period of Rajasthan was not merely a chronicle of political conflicts, but was profoundly characterized by:
Question 17 of 20
The concept of worshiping the 'formless divine' in the Bhakti movement of Rajasthan is referred to as:
Question 18 of 20
The vigorous promotion of the 'Guru-Shishya' (Teacher-Disciple) relationship by the Bhakti saints in Rajasthan was primarily aimed at:
Question 19 of 20
In the context of the Rajasthani spiritual tradition, what do the terms 'Vani' and 'Parchi' refer to?
Question 20 of 20