Rajasthan Art History and Culture Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which pairs are right regarding prominent saints of Rajasthan and the sects established by them?

A. Ramcharanji  - Ram Sanehi Sect (Shahpura)

B. Lalgiriji             - Alakhiya Sect

C. Haridasji          -   Niranjani Sect

D. Santdasji         -   Gudar Sect
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    Only A and C are right.
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    Only A and B are right.
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    Only A, C and D are right.
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    A, B, C and D all are right.
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Answer : 4. "A, B, C and D all are right. "
Explanation :

All pairs are correct.

A. Ramcharanji  - Ram Sanehi Sect (Shahpura)

B. Lalgiriji             - Alakhiya Sect

C. Haridasji          -   Niranjani Sect

D. Santdasji         -   Gudar Sect

Q:

Which folk Goddess is known as Kuldevi (Totem) of Sen (Barber) community?

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    Sheetla Mata
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    Aai Mata
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    Ghewar Mata
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    Narayani Mata
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Answer : 4. "Narayani Mata "
Explanation :

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.

Q:

Which one of the following is not included among branches of Dadu Panth? 

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    Virakta
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    Khaki
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    Gaudiya
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    Naga
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Answer : 3. "Gaudiya "
Explanation :

Branches of the Dadu sect

After the death of Daduji, the Dadu sect was divided into 6 branches, which are as follows.

  1. Khalsa- It is associated with Naraina, the main seat of Dadu sect. The head of this branch was his son Garibdas ji.

  2. Naga-Nagapanth was established in the Dadu sect by Sant Sunderdas ji. Naga Sadhus carried weapons with them and served as enlisted soldiers in the Jaipur state. When the public became upset with their terror, Sawai Jai Singh made a rule and banned them from possessing weapons.

  3. Dispassionate- These were the merry-go-round Sadhus of the Dadu sect who gave orders to the householders.

  4. Khaki - He used to apply ashes on his body and wore khaki clothes.

  5. Uttarade - who left Rajasthan and went towards Northern India.

  6. Nihang - Those monks who were nomads.

Q:

The Dargah of Hazrat Hazib Shakkar Badshah, famous as Shakkar Pir Baba, is situated at

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    Nagaur
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    Narhad
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    Galiakot
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    Sarwad
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Answer : 2. "Narhad "
Explanation :

1. The Dargah of Hazrat Hajib Shakkar Badshah, famous by the name of 'Shakar Peer Baba' is situated.

2. Every year a huge fair is organized at this Dargah on the day of Krishna Janmashtami. People from both Hindu and Muslim communities participate in this fair in large numbers. Qawwali, bhajan, and langar are organized in this fair.

Q:

Who were the leader of the Rebellion of 1857 in Kota? 

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    Shravan Singh and Jaiveer
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    Maqbool Khan and Bakhta Singh
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    Ram Singh and Takhta Singh
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    Jai Dayal and Mehrab Khan
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Answer : 4. "Jai Dayal and Mehrab Khan "
Explanation :

1. The rebel forces of Kota rebelled under the leadership of two officers Mehrab Khan and Jaidayal Kayashi.

2. Lala Jaidayal was a famous revolutionary of the first Indian freedom struggle of 1857.

3. On 15 October 1857, Kota led a revolution against the British in the state.

4. Major Burton died in this and the Residency was captured by the revolutionaries.

5. On 17 September 1860, Lala Jaidayal and Mehrab Khan were hanged by the Kota Agency at the same place where they had murdered Major Burton.

Q:

For which fort Col. James Tod said, “If he is offered a Jagir in Rajasthan, he will choose this fort"?

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    Chittorgarh
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    Bhainsrorgarh
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    Nahargarh
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    Ranthambhor
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Answer : 2. " Bhainsrorgarh "
Explanation :

1. Colonel James Tod had said that if he was offered a jagir in Rajasthan, he would choose the fort of Bhainsrodgarh. Bhainsrodgarh Fort is located in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan. It is an ancient and historical fort known for its beauty and natural beauty.

2. Todd was a British historian and diplomat who wrote several books on the history and culture of Rajasthan. He called Bhainsrodgarh fort "Paradise of Rajasthan". He said the citadel is "a unique place for its beauty, natural beauty and historical importance."

Q:

What is 'Palan'? 

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    A folk musical instrument
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    The seat to be placed on the horse
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    The seat to be placed on the camel
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    Synonym of Gorband
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Answer : 3. "The seat to be placed on the camel "
Explanation :

1. In Rajasthani language, "Palan" means "saddle placed on a camel". It is made of wood or metal, and has a seat for riding on the back of a camel. The palan usually consists of a back, a mattress, and a halter. Palan camels are used for riding, carrying goods, or both. 

2. The owner of five hundred camels is called (Pachasadi).

3. The bundle of grass loaded on a camel is called hay.

4. Palan is tied on the back of the camel for carrying it.

5. To enhance the beauty of the camel, a cow's neck is worn.

6. In Marwari, the sitting of a camel is called (Jhaikna).

Q:

When did the Mangarh Massacre happen? 

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    17th November,1913
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    13th October, 1913
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    21st January,1914
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    23rd March,1914
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Answer : 1. "17th November,1913 "
Explanation :

 1. Mangarh Hill situated on the Gujarat-Rajasthan border is also known by the tribal name Jallianwala.

2. On November 17, 1913, a tragedy occurred in Mangadh (Banswara, Rajasthan) in which more than 1,500 Bhil tribals were killed.

3. Guru was a great leader among the Bhil and Garasia tribal communities, a man who united thousands of tribals on his own. The immediate Mangadh covered the border areas of present-day Udaipur, Dungarpur and Banswara of Rajasthan, Idar of Gujarat and Malwa of Madhya Pradesh.

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