Rajasthan Art History and Culture Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Match the following-

List - I ( Branch of Ramsnehi sect ) List- II ( Establisher )

( 1 ) Shahpura                                     ( i ) Saint Hariram Das ji

( 2 ) Sinhthal                                       ( ii ) Saint Ramdas ji

( 3 ) Khedapa                                     ( iii ) Saint Dariyav ji

( 4 ) Ren                                              ( iv ) Saint Ram Charan ji

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    ( 1 )- ( ii ), ( 2 ) - ( iii ), ( 3 ) - ( iv ), (4) - ( i )
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    ( 1 )- ( iv ), ( 2 ) - ( i ), ( 3 ) - (iii ), (4) - ( ii )
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    ( 1 )- ( iv ), ( 2 ) - ( i ), ( 3 ) - ( ii ), (4) - ( iii )
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    ( 1 )- ( i ), ( 2 ) - ( ii ), ( 3 ) - ( iii ), (4) - ( iv )
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Answer : 3. "( 1 )- ( iv ), ( 2 ) - ( i ), ( 3 ) - ( ii ), (4) - ( iii ) "
Explanation :

All lists are matched.

(1) Shahpura (iv) Sant Ramcharan Ji

(2) Singhthal (i) Sant Hariram Das Ji

(3) Khedapa (ii) Sant Ramdas Ji

(4) Ren          (iii) Saint Dariav Ji

Q:

With which tribe, the Bija and Mala sub - castes are related? 

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    Sansi
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    Bhil
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    Damor
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    Garasia
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Answer : 1. "Sansi "
Explanation :

1. Bija and Mala sub-castes are sub-castes belonging to the Sansi tribe.

2. They have a dual organization and are divided into branches called 'Bija' and 'Mala', both intermarry with each other and not with each other.

3. Most of them follow the Hindu religion.

4. Their language is Sansiboli or Bhilki.

5. During British rule, they were placed under the Criminal Tribes Act 1871, so they have suffered this stigma for a long time.

Q:

Which of the following organisations is known for its important role in preservation and promotion of the art of puppetry in Rajasthan?

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    Indian Art Palace, Delhi
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    Sardool Rajasthani Research Institute, Bikaner
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    Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal, Udaipur
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    Rajasthani Shodh Sansthan, Jodhpur
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Answer : 3. "Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal, Udaipur "
Explanation :

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.

Q:

What is Chaar - bait?

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    A famous dance of Nath community
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    An instrument used in Ger dance
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    Song associated with Garasia tribe
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    A form of Lok Natya full of poetry
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Answer : 4. "A form of Lok Natya full of poetry "
Explanation :

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.

Q:

The folk instrument used by Bhopa in 'Phad of Paabuji' is 

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    Ravan Hattha
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    Kundi
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    Manjeera
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    Pungi
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Answer : 1. "Ravan Hattha "
Explanation :

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'.

Q:

Which one of the following pair is not correct about the famous cattle - fairs of Rajasthan and the places related with them? 

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    Chandrabhaga Cattle Fair - Jhalawar
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    Saraneshwar Cattle Fair - Nagaur
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    Tilwara Cattle Fair - Barmer
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    Jaswant Cattle Fair - Bharatpur
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Answer : 2. "Saraneshwar Cattle Fair - Nagaur "
Explanation :

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

Q:

With which district of Rajasthan, the fair Amba Ghotia is famous associated?

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    Sikar
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    Banswara
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    Jhalawar
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    Jalore
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Answer : 2. "Banswara"
Explanation :

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.

Q:

With which festival the worship of Khejri tree (Shami Tree) is associated? 

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    Gangaur Festival
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    Dipavali Festival
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    Dussehra Festival
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    Paryushan Festival
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Answer : 3. "Dussehra Festival "
Explanation :

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.

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