Rajasthan Art History and Culture Practice Question and Answer

Q:

In which district is Akal Wood Fossil Park located?

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    Jaisalmer
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    Banswara
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    Jaipur
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    Churu
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Answer : 1. "Jaisalmer"
Explanation :

1. Wood Fossil Park is located in the 'Marubhoomi National Park'.

2. Akal Wood Fossil Park is a National Geological Monument of India.

3. It is situated in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan.

4. It is also a biodiversity heritage site.

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:

Which ruler of Rajasthan has been called 'Hindupat' by the scholars? 

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    Nagbhatt II
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    Arnoraj
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    Kumbha
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    Sanga
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Answer : 4. "Sanga "
Explanation :

1. Maharana Sanga was the king of Sisodia Rajput dynasty in Udaipur.

2. Maharana Sanga was called "Hindupat".

3. Maharana Sanga ruled Mewar from 1509 to 1528.

4. Rana Sanga was a brave warrior and ruler, who was famous for his bravery and generosity.

5. He bravely protected his kingdom from the attacks of the Mughal emperors of Delhi, Gujarat and Malwa. He was the most powerful Hindu king of that time.

7. The last rites of Maharana Sanga's body were performed in Mandalgarh.

8. Sangram Singh I (Rana Sanga) was the ruler of Mewar.

9. He was a fierce Rajput king known for his courage and tenacity.

10. Rana Sanga was the grandson of Rana Kumbha and son of Rana Raimal.

11. Mughal emperor Babar defeated the Rajput army led by Rana Sanga of Mewar in the Battle of Khanwa (Bharatpur) in 1527.

12. Babar described him as the greatest Indian king of that time.

13. He was poisoned by his own nobles and died in Kalpi in 1528.

14. He was succeeded by his son Ratan Singh II.

15. Rana Sanga's nicknames include ruins of humans (due to many wounds), ruins of soldiers, part of a soldier, Hindupat etc.

16. Maharana Sanga defeated Babar's army in the battle of Bayana.

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:

Who wrote a book entitled 'Rajput Painting' in 1916 A.D.? 

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    Jai Singh Neeraj
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    Vachaspati Gairola
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    Ananda Coomaraswamy
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    Raikrishan Das
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Answer : 3. "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.

Q:

The famous center of Blue Pottery in Rajasthan is-

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    Jaipur
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    Alwar
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    Chittorgarh
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    Nathdwara
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Answer : 1. "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.

Q:

Where did the famous blue pottery of Rajasthan originate?

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    Kashmir
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    Afghanistan
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    Turko-Persian
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    Sindh
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Answer : 3. "Turko-Persian"

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