GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

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

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    Phad
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    Sanjhi
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    Veel
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    Kavad
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Answer : 4. "Kavad"
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:

Jantar musical instrument is played by-

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    Devnarayan ji ke Bhope
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    Pabu ji ke Bhope
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    Garasia Tribe
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    Bhil Tribe
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Answer : 1. "Devnarayan ji ke Bhope"
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:

Which one of the following (Dam-Location) is not correctly matched? 

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    Hemawas - Pali
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    Bankli - Banswara
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    Pichiyak - Jodhpur
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    Meja - Bhilwara
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Answer : 2. "Bankli - Banswara "
Explanation :

All of the following (dam - location) are matched

(A) Hemawas - Pali

(B) Bankli - Jalore

(C) Pichiyak - Jodhpur

(D) Meja - Bhilwara

Q:

As per State Forest Report 2021, top three districts of Rajasthan having maximum total forest areal are -

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    Udaipur, Alwar and Pratapgarh
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    Udaipur, Baran and Alwar
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    Udaipur, Baran and Chittorgarh
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    Alwar, Baran and Pratapgarh
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Answer : 1. "Udaipur, Alwar and Pratapgarh"
Explanation :

According to the State Forest Report 2021, Udaipur, Alwar and Pratapgarh are the three districts with the highest forest area in Rajasthan.

Q:

The Bhimlat waterfall is situated in -

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    Menal river
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    Mangali river
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    Berach river
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    Chambal river
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Answer : 2. "Mangali river"
Explanation :

1. Bhimlat Falls is located between Bundi and Chittaurgarh cities of Rajasthan.

2. Mangli River is a tributary of Mej River in Rajasthan.

3. Luni and Berach rivers are in Rajasthan.

Q:

Who is called as 'Jatin Das of Rajasthan'?

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    Baal Mukund Bissa
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    Pratap Singh Barhath
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    Nana Bhai Khant
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    Zorawar Singh Barhath
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Answer : 1. "Baal Mukund Bissa"
Explanation :

Bal Mukund Bissa is called 'Jatin Das of Rajasthan'. He was a freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian freedom struggle. He went on a 63-day hunger strike, which led to his death at the age of 34.

Q:

Which archaeological site was known as the 'Tamravati'?

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    Kalibanga
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    Bagore
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    Ahar
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    Bairath
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Answer : 3. "Ahar"
Explanation :

Ahad archaeological site was known by the name 'Tamravati' in ancient times. This archaeological site is located in Udaipur district of Rajasthan. This place is situated on the banks of the river Ahad. The Ahad culture is a Chalcolithic culture that flourished from 3000 BC to 1500 BC. It is adjacent and contemporary to the Indus Valley Civilization. It is also called Banas culture.

Q:

In which districts are the Palash Forests found in Rajasthan?

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    Alwar, Ajmer, Udaipur, Rajsamand
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    Kota, Bundi, Baran, Sawai Madhopur
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    Nagaur, Jalore, Bharatpur, Baran
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    Banswara, Dungarpur, Jhalawar
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Answer : 1. "Alwar, Ajmer, Udaipur, Rajsamand"
Explanation :

1. Palash (Butea monosperma) is one of the very important species of Rajasthan which is mainly seen around Southern Aravali and South-Eastern Aravali. This species is an important part of the 5 tropical dry deciduous forests and forms E5 – Palash forest in India.

2. In Rajasthan, Palash forests are found in Alwar, Ajmer, Udaipur and Rajsamand districts.

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