Art and Culture Quiz for Rajasthan Exams
What was the famous composition of Jayanak?
(A) Prithviraj Vijay
(B) Ragamala
(C) Raag Manjari
(D) Hammir raso
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Jayanak was the royal poet of Prithviraj Chauhan. He was the author of Prithvirajvijaymahakavyam.
Where is the 'Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal Institute' located?
(A) Udaipur
(B) Jodhpur
(C) Tonk
(D) Jaipur
Correct Answer : A
At which place in Rajasthan the Chandrabhaga Cattle Fair is organized in the month of Kartik?
(A) Jhalawar
(B) Jhalrapatan
(C) Keshoraipatan
(D) Sitabari
Correct Answer : B
Which temple is called as 'Khajuraho of Harauti'?
(A) Shiva temple, Badauli
(B) Shiva temple, Bhand Devra
(C) Shiva temple, Menal
(D) Shiva temple, Kansua
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
1. Bhanddevara temple located in the Bundi district of Rajasthan is called 'Khajuraho of Hadauti'.
2. Bhandadevara Temple resembles the temples of Khajuraho, which are famous for their erotic sculptures. In both temples, sexuality is portrayed in a spiritual manner.
Bhandadevara Temple is an important historical and cultural site. It is an example of the rich heritage of Rajasthan.
Where is the Trinetra Ganesh temple located?
(A) Ranthambore fort
(B) Kumbhalgarh fort
(C) Achalgarh fort
(D) Jaigarh fort
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Trinetra Ganesh Temple is located in the Ranthambore fort within the Ranthambore National Park at a height of 1579 feet, near the city of Sawai Madhopur in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, India. People from different parts of eastern Rajasthan and all over the world come for darshan, to pray.
Nanuram and Duliyarana of Chirawa are associated with which Khayal?
(A) Shekhawati Khayal
(B) Kuchamani Khayal
(C) Hela Khayal
(D) Kanhaiya Khayal
Correct Answer : A
The folk dance 'Agni' is related to -
(A) Garasia tribe
(B) Kamad community
(C) Jasnathi community
(D) Bhil tribe
Correct Answer : C
On which part of body the female ornament 'Nevari' is weared?
(A) Neck
(B) Hand
(C) Foot
(D) Finger
Correct Answer : C
Which district of Rajasthan is famous for 'Ajrak' print?
(A) Bikaner
(B) Jaisalmer
(C) Beawar
(D) Barmer
Correct Answer : D
Match list I with list II and choose the correct code-
List-1(Author) List-II (Text)
(a) Girdhar Aasiya (i) Vijaypal Raso
(b) Jalha (ii) Sagat Raso
(c) Nalha Singh (iii) Buddhi Raso
(d) Suryamal Misran (iv) Sati Raso
(A) a-(iii), b-(iv), c-(ii), d-(i)
(B) a-(i), b-(iii), c-(iv), d-(ii)
(C) a-(iii), b-(i), c-(ii), d-(iv)
(D) a-(iv), b-(iii), c-(ii), d-(i)
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
All codes are correctly selected -
List-1(Author) List-II (Text)
(a) Girdhar Aasiya (iii) Buddhi Raso
(b) Jalha (i) Vijaypal Raso
(c) Nalha Singh (ii) Sagat Raso
(d) Suryamal Misran (iv) Sati Raso