Q71. The followers of the Laldasi sect are primarily found in which cultural and geographical region of Rajasthan?
Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities: RAS Prelims MCQs
112 RAS Prelims MCQs on religious life in Rajasthan cover sects, saints, seats and philosophies. The Pushti Marg and Nathdwara, the Ramanandi seat at Galtaji, the Dadupanth, the Nath sampraday and the Nirguna tradition of Kabir are all part of the set, so learn each sect with its founder, its seat and its philosophy.
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Q72. Who among the following Sufi saints was the spiritual Guru of Sant Laldas?
Explanation
Gaddan Chishti, a Sufi saint, was the spiritual guru of Sant Laldas.
Q73. The principal seat and the Samadhi of Sant Laldas are located at:
Explanation
The principal seat and the samadhi of Sant Laldas are at Sherpur.
Q74. Consider the following statements regarding the Laldasi sect:
I. Laldas belonged to the Meo community, which has a syncretic cultural tradition.
II. The sect strictly prohibits begging; its monks must earn their living through physical labor.
III. The teachings of the sect are compiled in ‘Laldas ki Chetawaniyan’.
IV. The initiation ceremony involves the disciple riding backward on a donkey with a blackened face to destroy ego.
V. The sect strictly adheres to orthodox Islamic Sharia and rejects all Hindu terms.
Which of the above statements is/are the correct combination?
I. Laldas belonged to the Meo community, which has a syncretic cultural tradition.
II. The sect strictly prohibits begging; its monks must earn their living through physical labor.
III. The teachings of the sect are compiled in ‘Laldas ki Chetawaniyan’.
IV. The initiation ceremony involves the disciple riding backward on a donkey with a blackened face to destroy ego.
V. The sect strictly adheres to orthodox Islamic Sharia and rejects all Hindu terms.
Which of the above statements is/are the correct combination?
Explanation
Laldas was of the Meo community, the sect forbids begging, its teachings are in Laldas ki Chetawaniyan and the initiation involves riding a donkey with a blackened face to destroy ego. It does not follow orthodox Sharia and reject Hindu terms, so V is wrong.
Q75. Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding Sant Laldas?
Explanation
Laldas worked as a woodcutter, foretold the rise of Aurangzeb, who killed his brothers, and his followers chant Ram as a formless, Nirguna name. His sect does not practise exclusive idol worship of Rama, so A is incorrect.
Q76. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Saint/Sect | Region of Primary Influence in Rajasthan |
|---|---|
| A. Laldasi Sect | i. Vagad (Dungarpur/Banswara) |
| B. Jasnathi Sect | ii. Mewat (Alwar/Bharatpur) |
| C. Mavji | iii. Mewar/Bhilwara |
| D. Ramsnehi (Shahpura) | iv. Bikaner region |
Explanation
The Laldasi sect is influential in Mewat, the Jasnathi sect in the Bikaner region, Mavji in Vagad and the Ramsnehi sect of Shahpura in Mewar and Bhilwara. This gives A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii.
Q77. Baba Ramdevji, a highly revered folk deity of Rajasthan, was born in the village of Undu Kashmer. This village is located in which present-day district?
Explanation
Baba Ramdevji was born at Undu Kashmer, a village in the Barmer district.
Q78. Ramdevji established a specific sect aimed at eradicating untouchability and uniting various marginalized communities. What is the name of this sect?
Explanation
Ramdevji founded the Kamadia Panth to remove untouchability and unite the marginalised communities.
Q79. The famous ‘Terahtaali’ dance, performed by women tying thirteen cymbals (manjiras) to their bodies, is the major attraction of the fair dedicated to which folk deity?
Explanation
The Terahtaali dance is a world-renowned folk performance traditionally conducted by the women of the Kamad community during the fair of Baba Ramdevji. The performers tie thirteen brass cymbals to various parts of their bodies and strike them in a rhythmic pattern while seated. This complex dance is an act of devotion, symbolizing the surrender and rhythmic praise of the deity by his dedicated followers.
Q80. In the context of the terminology associated with Baba Ramdevji, what does the term ‘Neja’ refer to?
Explanation
In the religious terminology associated with Baba Ramdevji, ‘Neja’ refers to the distinct five-colored flag that is hoisted at his shrines and temples. Devotees often carry these flags during pilgrimages to his main temple at Ramdevra. The colors represent various spiritual aspects, and the hoisting of the Neja is a symbolic act of victory, faith, and the widespread presence of the deity’s grace.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 71 | (a) Mewat |
| 72 | (d) Gaddan Chishti |
| 73 | (b) Sherpur |
| 74 | (a) I, II, III and IV |
| 75 | (a) His sect practices exclusive idol worship of Lord Rama. |
| 76 | (a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii |
| 77 | (b) Barmer |
| 78 | (a) Kamadia Panth |
| 79 | (c) Ramdevji |
| 80 | (d) The five-colored flag hoisted at his temple. |
Key facts from Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
- The Pushti Marg was founded by Vallabhacharya; its philosophy is Shuddhadvaita.
- The Shrinathji idol was brought to Mewar to escape Aurangzeb’s iconoclasm, and Maharana Raj Singh gave refuge.
- The Ashta Chhap are the eight poets of the Pushti Marg.
- Galtaji is the main seat of the Ramanandi sect in Rajasthan; Krishnadas Payahari established its Peeth.
- Dadu Dayal, called the Kabir of Rajasthan, had his main seat at Naraina.
- The Maha Mandir in Jodhpur, with 84 carved pillars, is a seat of the Nath sampraday.
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This page has 112 practice MCQs on Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities (Rajasthan History, Art and Culture). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Who founded the Pushti Marg?
Vallabhacharya founded the Pushti Marg, whose philosophy is Shuddhadvaita. Pushti means the grace of God, and the sect holds that devotion and divine grace, not rigid ritual, lead to salvation. Its principal deity in Rajasthan is Shrinathji at Nathdwara.
Where is Dadu Dayal’s principal seat?
At Naraina (Narayana) in Rajasthan, where the Dadupanth has its main centre. Dadu Dayal is often called the Kabir of Rajasthan because he preached formless, nirguna devotion in the spirit of Kabir.
What are the Ashta Chhap?
The Ashta Chhap are the group of eight saint-poets associated with the Pushti Marg who composed devotional hymns for Shrinathji. Their songs became part of the daily worship of the sect and shaped the Braj devotional tradition.