Rajasthan Art and Culture GK Questions
The Sitabari fair in Rajasthan is held near the town of-
(A) Nokha
(B) Tilwara
(C) Kelwara
(D) Kolayat
Correct Answer : C
On which of the following festivals, a fair is held in Ajmer's Nimbark Peeth 'Salemabad'?
(A) Goga Navami
(B) Radhashtami
(C) Diwali
(D) Navratra
Correct Answer : B
The famous temple situated at Dhulev is devoted to which Jain Tirthankar?
(A) Mahaveer
(B) Parshvanath
(C) Shantinath
(D) Rishabhdev
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
1. The famous temple located in Dhule is dedicated to Lord Rishabhdev, the first Tirthankara of Jainism. This temple is also known as "Kesariaji" or "Kesariyanath". This temple is situated on the banks of the Koel River amidst the caves of the Aravali mountain range. This temple is a major pilgrimage site of Jainism.
2. A black stone statue of Lord Rishabhdev is installed in this temple. Lord Rishabhdev is also considered the eighth incarnation of Hindu Vishnu. This temple is considered one of the four main religious institutions of Mewar.
'Banas Culture 'of Rajasthan is related to -
(A) Neolithic Period
(B) Palaeolithic Period
(C) Mesolithic Period
(D) Chalcolithic Period
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
1. 'Banas Culture' of Rajasthan belongs to the Chalcolithic period.
2. Banas culture (2600 BC – 1900 BC): It developed in the valley of the Banas River in south-east Rajasthan. Its main site is Ahar on the outskirts of Ukraine, hence it is also known as Ahar culture.
Painting School Bani-Thani’ is related to
(A) Satwant Prasad
(B) Nagri Das
(C) Mrigawati
(D) Shiv-Parvati
Correct Answer : B
Which fair is called the 'Kumbh of Adivasi's'?
(A) Banganga fair
(B) Pushkar fair
(C) Sarsura fair
(D) Beneshwar fair
Correct Answer : D
The main Peeth of Dadu Panth is situated at -
(A) Amer
(B) Naraina
(C) Mandor
(D) Karoli
Correct Answer : B
Who among the following built the Jain Temples of Delwara?
(A) Neminath
(B) Vimal Shah
(C) Adinath
(D) Bheem Shah
Correct Answer : B
The original name of Nathdwara was -
(A) Banera
(B) Kanore
(C) Sihad
(D) Bedla
Correct Answer : C
Where did Swami Dayanand Saraswati wrote 'Satyarth Prakash'?
(A) In Alwar
(B) In Jodhpur
(C) In Ajmer
(D) In Udaipur
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
1. Arya Samaj is a monotheistic Hindu reform movement in India that promotes principles and practices based on belief in the infallible authority of the Vedas.
2. Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati founded the society on April 10, 1875.
3. Arya Samaj follows the belief that there is only one God and his idol worship is not appropriate.
4. Arya Samaj was the first Hindu organization to promote proselytism.
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