Rajasthan GK Quiz Questions
Zahara Khan Mewati was considered synonymous with which massacre?
(A) Bhapang
(B) Nad
(C) Algoza
(D) Khadtal
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
1. Bhapang is a rare single-stringed musical instrument affectionately known as the 'talking drum'.
2. It originates from the Mewati community in Alwar district. It is known as Chongar in Maharashtra, Apang in Gujarat and Tumba in Punjab.
3. Zahoor Khan Mewati was a famous artist who played Bhapang.
4. It is mainly played by Jogis in the Alwar region.
Nautanki and Ramlila are more popular in which part of Rajasthan?
(A) Southern
(B) Western
(C) Northern
(D) Eastern
Correct Answer : D
Which of these states is the one which comes first in the list of conditions which have started grid-related solar power projects?
(A) Assam
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Jammu and Kashmir
Correct Answer : B
Which is the state song of Rajasthan?
(A) Ghoomar
(B) Saffron Balam
(C) Beloved Pradesh Gaya
(D) All of the above
Correct Answer : B
The achievements of which ruler of Mewar have been described in the book “Khuman Raso” composed by Dalpati Vijay?
(A) Bisaldev
(B) Maharaja Raj Singh
(C) Prithviraj Chauhan III
(D) Hammirdev
Correct Answer : B
Who composed the book "Prithviraj Vijay"?
(A) Isardas
(B) Chandarbadai
(C) Dalpati Vijay
(D) Jayanak
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The correct answer is Prithviraj Vijay. Prithviraj Vijay was composed by Jayanak. Prithviraj Vijaya is a laudatory Sanskrit epic poem on the life of the Indian Chahamana king Prithviraj III. It is believed to have been composed by Jayanaka, a Kashmiri poet-historian in the court of Prithviraj around 1191-1192 CE.
Who composed "Halan Jhalari Kundalia"?
(A) Jayanak
(B) Isardas
(C) Suryamalla mixture
(D) Dalpati Nalh
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
“Halan Jhalari Kundaliya” was composed by Isardas?
Who composed the famous "Veli Krishan Rukmani Ri" in Rajasthan?
(A) Jayanak
(B) Vijaydan Detha
(C) Rathore Prithviraj
(D) Chand Bardai
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
This is an excellent piece of poetry in the Dingle language. It was composed by Rathodraj Prithviraj in 1580 AD.
In which work of poet Suryamall Mishra, the achievements of Maharaja Rao Surjan Singh of Bundi have been described?
(A) Vir Satsai
(B) Metallurgy
(C) Vansh Bhaskar
(D) none of these
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Suryamall Mishra (Meesan) (Samvat 1872 Vikrami - Samvat 1925 Vikrami) was the court poet of Hada ruler Maharao Ram Singh of Bundi. He composed a Pingal poetic book named Vansh-Bhaskar in which the detailed history of Bundi state as well as the history of Northern India and anti-Maratha sentiment in Rajasthan is mentioned.
In which region of Rajasthan is the jackal dance which is performed by men in a group circle with sticks in their hands on the occasion of Holi?
(A) Hadoti region
(B) Shekhawati region
(C) Mewar region
(D) Mewat region
Correct Answer : B
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