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Art and Culture Quiz for Rajasthan Exams

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Q :  

Jantar musical instrument is played by-

(A) Devnarayan ji ke Bhope

(B) Pabu ji ke Bhope

(C) Garasia Tribe

(D) Bhil Tribe

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. This instrument can be called the initial form of Veena. Its shape resembles a veena and similarly, it has two trumpets.

2. Its rod is made of bamboo on which 22 curtains made of the skin of a particular animal are pasted with wax. Sometimes these are also made of crocodile skin.

3. There are five or six strings attached to the curtains. The strings are played by striking them with the base of the finger and thumb so that the rhythm starts sounding.

3. Bhope of areas like Mewar and Badnaur, Negadiya, Sawai Bhoj etc. are skilled in playing it.


Q :  

The making of which folk art is the ancestral occupation seen only in village Bassi of Chittorgarh District? 

(A) Phad

(B) Sanjhi

(C) Veel

(D) Kavad

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The ancestral business of making Kavad folk art is seen only in the village Bassi of in the Chittorgarh district. Kavad is a temple-like wooden sculpture, in which many doors are made. There are pictures inscribed on all the doors or gates. The Kavad is painted in red colour and then mythological stories are depicted on it in black colour. These contain details of various characters and incidents of Mahabharata, Ramayana and Krishna Leela. Kavad is associated with the religious beliefs and beliefs of people's lives, which is why after reading and listening to it, people become overwhelmed with reverence and donate as per their wish.


Q :  

"Jhorva" Song of Rajasthan is -

(A) a separation (Virah) song

(B) sung to celebrate birth in the family

(C) Bride farewell song

(D) harvest song

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The song "Jhorwa" is a separation song in Rajasthan. It is sung by a woman in mourning for her lover. In this song the woman recalls the happy times she spent with her lover and expresses the sadness of being without him.


Q :  

Subdialect Godwadi is associated with which Rajasthani dialect?

(A) Marwari

(B) Hadoti

(C) Dhundhari

(D) Ahirwadi

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Champakali adorns which part of the body of women?

(A) Ears

(B) Neck

(C) Waist

(D) Arms

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Among the tribal women in Rajasthan, who wears the "Katki" garment?

(A) Married woman

(B) Unmarried woman

(C) Widow woman

(D) None of these

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. Katki Odhani is famous in the tribal areas of Rajasthan.

2. It is especially for unmarried women

3. It is also called Pavli Bhanta ki Odhani.

4. Tribal unmarried women in Rajasthan are called Katki.


Q :  

'Murkiyan' are worn -

(A) around the neck

(B) on nostrils

(C) in ears

(D) in wrists

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Murkis are ornaments worn in the ears. These are usually made of gold or silver and have a variety of designs. Murkis are traditionally worn by Rajasthani women. These ornaments enhance their beauty and dignity.


Q :  

Match the followingand select the correct answer from the code given below -

List-1                                             List-II

(i) Jahar Pir                                    (1) Ramdevji   

(ii) Incarnation of Shiv                 (2) Pabuji

(iii) Incarnation of Lakshman
in Phad painting                           (3) Gogaji

(iv) Ramsa Pir                               (4) Tejaji

Code -

(A) (i)-1, (ii)-2, (iii)-3, (iv)-4

(B) (i)-4, (ii)-3, (iii)-1, (iv)-2

(C) (i)-3, (ii)-4, (iii)-2, (iv)-1

(D) (i)-3, (ii)-4, (iii)-1, (iv)-2

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The correct answer to choose from all the codes is -

List-1                                  List-II

(i) Jahar Pir                     (3) Gogaji

(ii) Incarnation of Shiv   (4) Tejaji

(iii) Incarnation of Lakshman in Phad painting       (2) Pabuji                                       

(iv) Ramsa Pir                 (1) Ramdevji   


Q :  

Where was an "Elephant village" established to attract tourists?

(A) Kunda Village (Kukas)

(B) Ramgarh

(C) Sanganer

(D) Nahargarh

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

For what, the places 'Chandu ji ka Gada and Bodigama' are famous?

(A) For Jajam printing

(B) For enamel

(C) For making arrows

(D) For kundan art

Correct Answer : C

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