Rajasthan Art and Culture Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Zahara Khan Mewati was considered synonymous with which massacre?

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    Bhapang
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    Nad
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    Algoza
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    Khadtal
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Answer : 1. "Bhapang"
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.

Q:

Jahur Khan is related to which Folk instrument?

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    Nad
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    Algoza
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    Khadtal
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Answer : 1. "Bhapang"
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.

Q:

To which painting style did the painter Ali Raza, Hamid Ruknuddin, Ram Lal belonged?

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    Bikaner
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    Jaipur
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    Jodhpur
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    Bundi
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Answer : 1. "Bikaner"
Explanation :

1. Bikaner style is believed to have originated at the end of the 16th century.

2. Under this style, the famous painter during the time of Maharaja Rai Singh was Hamid Ruknuddin.

3. The main court painters of Maharaja Anup Singh were Hasan, Aliraja and Ramlal.

4. The golden period of this style is considered to be the period of Maharaja Anup Singh.

Q:

The famous Hindu Temple of Keshav Rai at Keshavraipatan in Rajasthan is dedicated to -

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    Lord Krishna
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    Lord Vishnu
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    Lord Ram
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    Lord Shiv
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Answer : 2. "Lord Vishnu"
Explanation :

1. Keshavraipatan is an ancient historical place known in modern times as “Ashram Pattan”.

2. Keshav Rai Temple is located on the banks of Chambal River in Keshorai Patan town near Kota city of Rajasthan.

3. It is a famous Hindu temple and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Q:

Which of the following (Literary work - Writer) is not correctly matched?


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    Prabandha Chintamani - Merutunga
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    Raj vallabh - Mandan
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    Parshwanath Charitra - Shridhar
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    Prabandh Kosh - Chandrashekhar
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Answer : 4. "Prabandh Kosh - Chandrashekhar"
Explanation :

All of the following (Literary work – Author) are matched.

(A) Prabandha Chintamani – Merutung

(B) Raj Vallabh - Mandan

(C) Parshvanath character – Sridhar

(D) Managing Fund – Rajashekhar Suri

Q:

Who is recognized as the folk goddess of Alwar region?

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    Sugali Mata
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    Sachchia Mata
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    Latiyala Mata
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    Jilani Mata
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Answer : 4. "Jilani Mata"
Explanation :

1. Jilani Mata is considered to be the folk goddess of Alwar region.

2. Jilani Mata Temple is located in Behror, Alwar.

3. Every year two fairs are organized in the temple premises.

4. The ancient name of Alwar is Salav. It was a part of the Matsya Kingdom, one of the 16 ancient Mahajanapadas.

Q:

Who wrote a book entitled 'Rajput painting' in 1916 AD?

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    Jaisingh Neeraj
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    Raikrishanadas
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    Vachaspati Gairola
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    Ananda Coomaraswamy
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Answer : 4. "Ananda Coomaraswamy"
Explanation :

The first scientific division of the Rajput painting style was done by Anand Kumar Swami. He wrote a book named 'Rajput Painting' in 1916.

Q:

Which city in Rajasthan is known for its 'blue pottery'?

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    Alwar
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    Tonk
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    Jaipur
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    Bharatpur
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Answer : 3. "Jaipur"
Explanation :

1. Sawai Ram Singh II of Jaipur patronized Blue Pottery.

2. Blue pottery is widely recognized as a traditional craft of Jaipur.

3. It is originally from Turko-Persian.

4. This art came to Lahore from Persia during the reign of Akbar.

5. After this Ram Singh I brought it from Lahore to Jaipur. However, the greatest development of this art took place during the reign of Ram Sawai Singh II.

6. He sent Churaman and Kaluram potters to Delhi to learn this art.

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