1. Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal is known for its important role in the preservation and promotion of puppetry art in Rajasthan. This institution was established in 1952 in Udaipur. Its objective is to promote knowledge and research in the field of folk arts, performing arts and puppetry.

2. Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal organizes many programs to preserve various forms of puppetry art. These include training of puppeteers, performing puppet plays and researching the art of puppetry.

1. Charbait is a 400-year-old traditional performance art, performed by a group of artists or singers. Charbait or four verses is a form of folklore and performance art.

2. It still survives today mainly in Rampur (Uttar Pradesh), Tonk (Rajasthan), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) and Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh).

3. The origin of the word charbait can be traced to the Persian language where it refers to a four-stanza poem in which each stanza is made up of four lines.

1. The folk instrument used by Bhopa in 'Pabuji Ki Phad' is Ravanahatha. It is a type of musical instrument made of a coconut bowl. There is a hole at the bottom of this bowl and there is a wooden stick in this hole. Bhopa sings 'Pabuji ki Phad' by playing this stick.

2. 'Pabuji Ki Phad' narrates the life and bravery of Pabuji, the folk deity of Rajasthan. It is a type of folk painting which is made of cloth. 'Pabuji Ki Phad' is sung by Bhopa. Bhopa plays Ravanahatha while singing 'Pabuji Ki Phad'.

The relation pair of major cattle fairs of Rajasthan is true.

( 1 ) Chandrabhaga Cattle Fair   - Jhalawar

( 2 ) Saraneshwar Cattle Fair      - Sirohi

( 3 ) Tilwara Cattle Fair                - Barmer

( 4 ) Jaswant Cattle Fair             - Bharatpur

Ghotia Amba fair is held in Banswara, Rajasthan. Apart from Beneshwar in Rajasthan, there is another big 'Ghotiya Amba Mela' which is held on the Amavasya of Chaitra at a place called Ghotiya in Banswara district.

1. The provision of worshipping the Khejri tree (Shami tree) is associated with the festival of Dussehra. On the day of Dussehra, worshipping the Shami tree destroys sins and leads to victory. On this day, worship is performed under the Shami tree and Shami leaves are taken as Prasad.

2. The Shami tree is considered a sacred tree in the Hindu religion. This tree is considered to be the abode of Shani Dev. Shani Dev is considered the god of justice. Therefore, by worshipping the Shami tree, one gets the blessings of Shani Dev and brings happiness, peace and prosperity in life.

All pairs are correct.

A. Ramcharanji  - Ram Sanehi Sect (Shahpura)

B. Lalgiriji             - Alakhiya Sect

C. Haridasji          -   Niranjani Sect

D. Santdasji         -   Gudar Sect

1. There are many famous temples of folk gods and goddesses in Rajasthan.

2. Among them, Karni Mata, Jeen Mata, Bhrithari Ji, Goga Ji, Pabuji Narayani Mata etc. are prominent.

3. The temple of Narayani Mata is famous for this special reason because the Sain community considers it as their family deity.

4. The temple of Narayani Mata is situated at a distance of about 10 kilometers from the world-famous Bhangarh Fort in Alwar district.