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CET 12th Level — Saints & Lok Devta MCQs

Practice 20 free saints & lok devta multiple choice questions for CET 12th Level exam. Instant answers with explanations in Hindi and English.

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CET 12th Level — Medieval Period — Saints & Lok Devta

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Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 20

Historically, the individuals who were later deified as Lok Devtas in medieval Rajasthan predominantly belonged to which sections of the society?

Question 4 of 20

Match the Rajasthani spiritual term (List-I) with its correct definition (List-II): List-I a. Parchi b. Phad c. Shaurya d. Moksha List-II 1. Scroll paintings used to narrate folk tales. 2. Martial valor and physical heroism. 3. Spiritual liberation from the cycle of rebirth. 4. Biographical accounts or hagiographies of Saints. Select the correct answer:

Question 5 of 20

In the traditional visual iconography and Phad paintings of Rajasthan, the Lok Devtas are universally depicted holding which of the following specific weapons?

Question 6 of 20

In Rajasthani folk culture, Lok Devtas are most commonly depicted visually in which of the following forms?

Question 7 of 20

Pastoral communities in medieval Rajasthan largely contributed to the emergence of which religious figures?

Question 8 of 20

The society of medieval Rajasthan desperately required the 'moral compass' provided jointly by the saints and folk deities primarily because it was constantly grappling with the intense dual pressures of:

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

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 11 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 12 of 20

Which of the following terms is NOT typically considered a worship center or institution associated with the Sant Parampara in Rajasthan?

Question 13 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 14 of 20

Match the religious tradition with its primary social function in the context of medieval Rajasthan: List-I (Tradition) A. Sant Parampara B. Lok Devta Tradition List-II (Social Function) 1. Community protection and physical justice 2. Religious reform and removal of caste rigidities Select the correct option:

Question 15 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the socio-religious conditions of medieval Rajasthan: 1. The society was strictly egalitarian, completely devoid of caste hierarchies. 2. Religion had become a domain of complicated Sanskrit rituals and expensive sacrifices. 3. The Bhakti movement emerged to fill the vacuum created by disillusionment with rigid Brahmanical orthodoxy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 16 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 17 of 20

What specific societal issues did the Lok Devtas of medieval Rajasthan commonly sacrifice their lives to combat?

Question 18 of 20

According to the historical and cultural texts of Rajasthan, Lok Devtas are frequently invoked by the masses for protection against which specific biological hazard?

Question 19 of 20

The 'Guru-Shishya' (Teacher-Disciple) relationship is considered the central philosophical and transmission pillar of which of the following traditions?

Question 20 of 20

Analyze the following statements and identify the INCORRECT one regarding the medieval religious landscape of Rajasthan:

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