Rajasthan Art and History Questions and Answers

The modern princely state Karauli was founded in about 995 by Raja Bijai Pal, who is claimed descent from the Hindu god Krishna. His Highness the Maharaja maintains a military force of 281 cavalry, 1640 infantry, and 56 guns, and is entitled to a salute of 17 guns (as of 1892).

During the drilling of the well, four hydrocarbon zones were encountered in the Dharvi Dungar (DD) formation of Late Paleocene to Early Eocene age,” it said. The 542 square kilometre RJ-ONHP-2017/1 Block is located in Gudamalani and Chohtan Tehsil of Barmer district, Rajasthan.

Sri Ganganagar is a planned city and is the northernmost city of Rajasthan. It is named after Maharaja Shri Ganga Singh Bahadur, Maharaja of Bikaner. For many centuries this area remained barren and unattractive. Only after the arrival of the Ganges Canal in 1927, this ancient land was profoundly transformed. Its sandy barren land was converted into rich agricultural land and various crops were produced and thus a new era of prosperity began in the district. After the construction of Bhakra and Indira Gandhi canals, this process was further intensified and the district thus became the granary of Rajasthan.

In Rajasthan, Ramdev ji's fair is held from Bhadrapada Shukla Dwitiya till Gyaras. This fair is held at Ramdevra, also known as Runicha Dham, located near Pokaran town in Jaisalmer district. This fair is also a symbol of Hindu Muslim unity. Because both Hindus and Muslims come to this fair.

Baba Ramdevji is also worshiped by Muslims and they worship him by the name of Ramsa Pir or Ramshah Pir. Ramdevji had miraculous powers and his fame spread far and wide. According to legend, five Pirs from Mecca came to test Ramdev's powers.

Sagarmal Gopa (1900 - 1946) was an Indian freedom fighter and patriot. He was a resident of Rajasthan.

The correct answer is Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer city of Rajasthan is famous for its yellow stone business. Jaisalmer city is built to the east and north of the famous Jaisalmer Fort, which is the crown jewel of the city.

The Correct answer is Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh the only Indian State which has a maximum number of neighbouring states. Uttar Pradesh shares a border with Nine states/ Union Territory. Northwest - Uttrakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

Khayal is the most prominent form of folk theatrical form of Rajasthan. Other important folk theatre includes Swang, phad, Rammat, Nautanki, Bhawai, Gavari etc.

The first state merged according to the lapse principle was Satara. Raja Appa Saheb of Satara, some time before his death, had made an 'adopted son' without the permission of the East India Company. Lord Dalhousie declared it a dependent state and merged it.