Art and Culture Quiz for Rajasthan Exams
Where are the havelis of Bachhawat, Rampuriya, Gulecha and Sethiyas located in Rajasthan?
(A) Jaisalmer
(B) Sikar
(C) Jodhpur
(D) Bikaner
Correct Answer : D
Gopiji Bhatt is an artist of which folk dance form of Rajasthan?
(A) Tamasha
(B) Swang
(C) Rammat
(D) Nautanki
Correct Answer : A
Which city in Rajasthan is known for its 'blue pottery'?
(A) Alwar
(B) Tonk
(C) Jaipur
(D) Bharatpur
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
1. Sawai Ram Singh II of Jaipur patronized Blue Pottery.
2. Blue pottery is widely recognized as a traditional craft of Jaipur.
3. It is originally from Turko-Persian.
4. This art came to Lahore from Persia during the reign of Akbar.
5. After this Ram Singh I brought it from Lahore to Jaipur. However, the greatest development of this art took place during the reign of Ram Sawai Singh II.
6. He sent Churaman and Kaluram potters to Delhi to learn this art.
The Tourist place Achalgarh is situated at -
(A) Udaipur
(B) Sirohi
(C) Rajsamand
(D) Chittorgarh
Correct Answer : B
Rajendra singh is founder of which of the following organisation?
(A) Jal Bhagirath
(B) Tarun Bharat Sangh
(C) Arghyam
(D) I. I. H. M. R.
Correct Answer : B
The main artist of which idea of "Gunnijan Khana" -
(A) Chirva Care
(B) Kuchamani Khayal
(C) Alibakshi Khayal
(D) Jaipuri Khayal
Correct Answer : D
The festivals in Rajasthan begin with Shravani Teej and end with_______.
(A) Hariyali Teej
(B) Chatara Chauth
(C) Sheetla Asthmi
(D) Gangaur
Correct Answer : D
Bamrasia is a famous folk dance form of which region?
(A) Marwar
(B) Shekhawati
(C) Jalore
(D) Alwar-Bharatpur
Correct Answer : D
Which one of the following is a stringed musical instrument of Rajasthan?
(A) Algoza
(B) Jantar
(C) Poongi
(D) Bankia
Correct Answer : B
For propagating which art in India and abroad was Kripal Singh Shekhawat honoured with 'Padamshree'?
(A) Blue Pottery
(B) Enamel Work
(C) Usta Art
(D) Thewa Art
Correct Answer : A