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RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q7621. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer. Assertion (A): The temple of Jeen Mata exhibits a blend of early medieval architectural styles. Reason (R): Inscriptions found at the temple suggest that it was renovated and patronized by various local chieftains during the 11th and 12th centuries.
Explanation
The Jeen Mata temple shows a blend of early medieval styles. Inscriptions suggest renovation by local chieftains in the 11th and 12th centuries, and this explains the blend.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q7622. The Dilwara Temples at Mount Abu, renowned for their intricate marble carvings, belong to which religious tradition?
Explanation
The Dilwara temples at Mount Abu are Jain temples, known for their marble carving.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q7623. The magnificent Chaumukha Temple at Ranakpur, known for its 1444 exquisitely carved pillars, is dedicated to which Jain Tirthankara?
Explanation
The Chaumukha temple at Ranakpur is dedicated to Adinatha (Rishabhanatha), the first Tirthankara.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q7624. Which of the following represents the correct chronological sequence of the construction of these prominent Jain temples in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Vimal Vasahi was built in the 11th century, Luna Vasahi in the 13th and the Ranakpur Chaumukha in the 15th. That is the correct order.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q7625. The Jain pilgrim center of Nakoda, situated in the Barmer district, is primarily famous for the miraculous idol of which deity alongside Parshvanatha?
Explanation
The Jain pilgrimage centre of Nakoda in Barmer is famous for Nakoda Bhairav, whose idol is worshipped along with the Tirthankara Parshvanatha.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q7626. Consider the following statements regarding the Dilwara Temples: I. The Vimal Vasahi temple was built by Vimal Shah, a minister of the Chaulukya king Bhima I. II. The Luna Vasahi temple is dedicated to the 22nd Tirthankara, Neminatha. III. These temples are constructed using local red sandstone quarried from Mount Abu. IV. The intricate ceilings of these temples feature ornate central pendants and concentric rings of carvings. Which of the above statements is/are the correct combination?
Explanation
Vimal Vasahi was built by Vimal Shah, minister of Bhima I, Luna Vasahi is dedicated to Neminatha and the ceilings have ornate pendants and concentric carvings. The temples are made of marble, not red sandstone, so III is wrong.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q7627. The construction of the Luna Vasahi temple at Dilwara was commissioned by two prominent brothers serving the Vaghela dynasty. What were their names?
Explanation
Luna Vasahi was commissioned by the brothers Tejpal and Vastupal, ministers of the Vaghela dynasty.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q7628. Consider the following statements about the Ranakpur Jain Temple: I. It was built during the reign of Rana Kumbha of Mewar. II. The chief architect of the temple was Depa (Depak). III. The main shrine is designed as a ‘Chaumukha’, facing all four cardinal directions. IV. The temple complex is situated on the banks of the Maghai river. V. It was constructed exclusively by the royal treasury without any merchant contribution. Which of the above statements is/are the incorrect combination?
Explanation
Ranakpur was built in Rana Kumbha’s reign, with Depa as architect, a Chaumukha main shrine and the Maghai river nearby. It was funded largely by the merchant Dharna Shah, not by the royal treasury alone, so V is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Social Life: Fairs, Festivals, Customs and Attires
Q7629. The famous Pushkar Fair of Rajasthan is celebrated during which month of the Hindu calendar?
Explanation
The Pushkar Fair, globally famous for its camel trade and religious significance, is held in the holy town of Pushkar in Rajasthan. It occurs annually during the Hindu month of Kartik, culminating on Kartik Purnima. Pilgrims gather to bathe in the sacred Pushkar Lake, believing it cleanses sins, while traders exchange livestock in a massive cultural congregation.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Anglo-Sikh Wars and Doctrine of Lapse
Q7630. Which of the following misls did Maharaja Ranjit Singh belong to, serving as the foundation for his consolidation of the Sikh Empire?
Explanation
Maharaja Ranjit Singh was born into the Sukerchakia Misl, one of the twelve Sikh confederacies known as misls. His father, Maha Singh, was the chief of this misl located in Gujranwala. Ranjit Singh’s leadership within this group provided the essential military and political foundation required to unify other misls into a sovereign empire.
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