Rajasthan Art and History Questions and Answers
Which one of the following (Ornament - Human body part) is not matched correctly?
(A) Suraliya - Ear
(B) Timaniya - Neck
(C) Ramjhol - Wrist
(D) Tagadi - Waist
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The correct answer is Ramjhol - Waist. Bangadi (बंगडी) — A set of two bangles worn by Rajasthani women, Bangadi bangles have a thick red lining and a small round gold protrusion covering the bangles. Timaniya (तिमणिया): This choker set of uncut diamonds is one of the favorite ornaments in Rajasthan.
Sridhar Andhare should be given credit for bringing to light the painting style -
(A) Kishangarh
(B) Devgarh
(C) Shahpura
(D) Uniara
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The correct answer is Devgarh. Deogarh style started in 1660 AD at the time of Dwarika Das Chundawat. Sridhar Andhare identified this painting and separated it from the painting of Chavand. In this style, the paintings of hunting elephants fight in the royal court.
How many volumes are there in 'Batan Ri Phulwari'?
(A) 8
(B) 10
(C) 14
(D) 16
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The correct answer is 14. There are 14 volumes in 'Batan Ri Phulwari'. It is a collection of stories that draw on folklore in the spoken dialects of Rajasthan. It is written by Vijaydan Detha, also known as Bijji.
To which sect Govind Dev Temple, Jaipur and Madan Mohan Temple, Karauli are related?
(A) Nath
(B) Vallabh
(C) Ramsnehi
(D) Gaudiya
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Govind Dev Temple, Jaipur and Madan Mohan Temple, Karauli are related to Gaudiya sect. The historic Govind Dev Ji temple of Gaudiya Vaishnavism tradition is situated in City Palace of Jaipur in Rajasthan. The temple is dedicated to Govind Dev Ji (Krishna) and his consort Radha.
To whom did Kesari Singh Barhath address 'Chetavani Ra Chungatiya'?
(A) Maharana Pratap Singh
(B) Maharana Fateh Singh
(C) Maharana Ajit Singh
(D) Mirza Raja Jaisingh
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Chetavani ra Chungatya (Devnagari: चेतावणी रा चूंगटिया; transl: The Pinches of Admonition or Urges to Awake) is a patriotic Dingal poem composed by Thakur Kesari Singh Barhath in 1903 and addressed to Maharana of Mewar, Fateh Singh, exhorting him to uphold the traditions of his lineage and to not attend the Delhi ...
'Mahamandir of Jodhpur' is a place of worship of-
(A) Bishnoi sect
(B) Dadu sect
(C) Ramsnehi sect
(D) Nath sect
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Mahamandir in Jodhpur is the main seat of Nath Panth. The main deity inside the temple is of Lord Shiva.
What is the 'Badhar'?
(A) Wedding banquet
(B) A tribe of Rajasthan
(C) An act of funeral
(D) A lake of Rajasthan
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The correct answer is Wedding banquet. Key Points. Badhar. On the second day of marriage, a feast is given from the side of the groom, it is called the feast of Badar.
The author of the poetry collection, 'Mugtee' is -
(A) Kirti Sharma
(B) Meethesh Nirmohi
(C) Vijay Verma
(D) Asha Parashar
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The correct answer is Meethesh Nirmohi. Mitesh Nirmohi ji received the Sahitya Akademi Award for his poetry collection Mugtee in the Rajasthani language. The Sahitya Akademi Award is the second highest literary honor in India instituted in 1954.
The cloth worn on the waist by the men of Bhil tribe is called -
(A) Jama
(B) Kachabu
(C) Polya
(D) Khoyatu
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The correct answer is Khoyatu. Men of Bhil tribe wrap Khoyatu around their waists. The costume of the Bhil men comprises a turban or 'feta', an 'angi', tunic and a lower garment called 'potario'. The dhoti worn by them from the waist to the knees is called "Thephara or Dhepada".
World famous Ram Gopal Vijayvargiya belongs to which district?
(A) Sawaimadhopur
(B) Dhaulpur
(C) Bharatpur
(D) Karauli
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Born in 1905 AD in Baler village of Sawaimadhopur district. Credit for starting the tradition of solo picture exhibition.
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