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RAS — Folk Gods/Goddesses MCQs

Practice 20 free folk gods/goddesses multiple choice questions for RAS exam. Instant answers with explanations in Hindi and English.

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RAS — Art & Architecture — Folk Gods/Goddesses

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Question 1 of 20

Which of the following communities worships Tripura Sundari as their primary Kuldevi?

Question 2 of 20

Which of the following statements incorrectly describes the spiritual symbols or worship practices of the respective folk deities?

Question 3 of 20

Where is the principal temple of Mehaji Mangaliya located, where a grand fair is held annually on Janmashtami?

Question 4 of 20

Which of the following communities revers Pabuji as their supreme protective deity, largely because of his association with camels?

Question 5 of 20

Match List-I (Concept/Deity) with List-II (Key Attribute) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I A. Bhomiya Ji B. Jhunjar Ji C. Mamadev List-II 1. Headless torso fighting in battle 2. Protector of land and borders 3. Rain God with no traditional temple Codes:

Question 6 of 20

In which year was a commemorative postage stamp with a denomination of ₹5.00 issued by the Indian Postal Department to honor the 'Phad of Pabuji'?

Question 7 of 20

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the Phad of Devnarayan Ji?

Question 8 of 20

Which prominent historical event is intrinsically linked to Veer Kallaji Rathore's elevation to the status of a divine folk hero?

Question 9 of 20

Which prominent folk deity was born in 1073 AD on the auspicious day of Magh Shukla Chaturdashi in a Jat family of the Dhaulya gotra?

Question 10 of 20

Match the Father's Name (List-I) with the correct Deity (List-II): List - I (a) Tahad Ji (b) Mehaji Sankhla (c) Keluji (d) Jewar Singh List - II (i) Gogaji (ii) Mehaji Mangaliya (iii) Veer Tejaji (iv) Hadbuji

Question 11 of 20

Where is the ancient temple of Tripura Sundari, locally known as 'Turtai Mata', situated?

Question 12 of 20

Assertion (A): Jamway Mata is the Kuldevi of the Kachhwaha dynasty of Jaipur. Reason (R): The idol of Jamway Mata was brought from Bengal by Mansingh I after a great military victory. Choose the correct option:

Question 13 of 20

Who composed the literary work 'Chauvis Baniyan', making him the only folk deity to be recognized as an accomplished poet?

Question 14 of 20

Historically, what common denomination was used for all the commemorative postage stamps issued on Devnarayan Ji, Pabuji, and Tejaji by the Indian Postal Department?

Question 15 of 20

The artisans of Harji village in Jalore are particularly celebrated across Rajasthan for crafting which specific type of idols for Mamadev?

Question 16 of 20

Match List-I (Place/Village) with List-II (Deity/Legend) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I A. Nagana B. Harji C. Run D. Bengal List-II 1. Sihad Dev Ji fought headless 2. Shila Devi's idol brought by Mansingh I 3. Nagnechi Mata's wooden idol established 4. Mamadev's clay equestrian idols Codes:

Question 17 of 20

Which two deities are historically documented as cousins who fought a fierce battle against each other?

Question 18 of 20

Which deity is recognized as the incarnation of Lord Vishnu among the prominent Gurjar folk deities?

Question 19 of 20

The famous 'Terhatali' dance, intrinsically linked to the folklore of Rajasthan's deities, is traditionally performed by which specific caste?

Question 20 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the folk deity Ramdevji: 1. He is the only folk deity recognized as a high-caliber poet, authoring the 'Chauvis Baniyan'. 2. He eliminated the cruel demon 'Bhairav' of Pokhran. 3. His primary mount was the black mare named 'Kesar Kalmi'. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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