Rajasthan Art and History Questions and Answers
Who is considered to be the family goddess of Karauli state?
(A) Narayani Mata
(B) Sheila Devi
(C) Shitla Mata
(D) Kaila Devi
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The correct answer is Kaila Devi. Karauli was officially founded in 1348 AD by Raja Arjun Pal, a Yaduvanshi Rajput. Yaduvanshi Rajput is a term used to describe various Rajput groups claiming descent from the ancient Ahir king Yadu.
Most goats are found in Rajasthan?
(A) Jamalmer
(B) Udaipur
(C) Barmer
(D) Shift
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Most of the goats in Rajasthan are found in Barmer district.
Where is Kiradu temple located?
(A) Jodhpur
(B) Bundi
(C) Barmer
(D) Kota
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Kiradu temple is located about 35 km away from Barmer in Rajasthan, probably in the Thar Desert region. It is situated near the town of Kiradu. It is famous for five of its temples dating back to the 11th century A.D. The locals call it the Khajuraho of Rajasthan or mini-Khajuraho of India given the erotic sculptures that are part and parcel.
Where is the famous Kaila Devi fair held?
(A) Bharatpur
(B) Tonk
(C) Dausa
(D) Karauli
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
One of the most venerated fairs of Rajasthan, the Kaila Devi fair is held at the temple of Kaila Devi in Karauli. The temple is situated on the banks of the river kalisi in karauli district of Rajasthan. Kaila Devi fair is held in Hindu month Chaitra which happens to be in March or April.
Where is the Maha Shivaratri animal fair organized?
(A) Karauli
(B) Bharatpur
(C) Sawai Madhopur
(D) Dhaulpur
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The correct answer is Karauli. Shivratri cattle fair is held at Karauli district of Rajasthan.
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