Rajasthan Art History and Culture Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Match these -

(1) Ajrakh Print                            (I) Kaithun

(2) Power loom fabric printing (II) Jodhpur

(3) Mothda                                  (III) Balotara

(4) Masuria                                 (IV) Barmer

Choose the correct option -

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    (1)-(I), (2)-(II), (3)-(III), (4)-(IV)
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    (1)-(II), (2)-(III), (3)-(IV), (4)-(I)
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    (1)-(IV),(2)-(III), (3)-(II), (4)-(I)
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    (1) (III),(2)-(IV), (3)-(I), (4)-(II)
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Answer : 3. "(1)-(IV),(2)-(III), (3)-(II), (4)-(I)"
Explanation :

All are matched -

(1) Ajrakh Print                                     (IV) Barmer

(2) Printing on power loom fabrics  (III) Balotra

(3) Mothra                                             (II) Jodhpur

(4) Masuria                                           (I) Kaithun

Q:

The 'Khejri tree' is a symbol of which one of the following Lok-devtas of Rajasthan?

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    Tejaji
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    Ramdevji
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    Gogaji
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    Pabuji
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Answer : 3. "Gogaji "
Explanation :

1. The state tree of Rajasthan is Khejri. This tree is found in about two-thirds of the total geographical area of the state and has great importance culturally and economically.

2. The scientific name of Khejri is Prosopis cinerea. It is a drought-tolerant tree that can survive even in areas with low rainfall. This tree is found in desert areas and is found in abundance in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan.

3. Khejri tree is considered the symbol of Gogaji folk deity in Rajasthan.

Q:

Who is credited with bringing fame to the Bahurupia Art (Swang) of Rajasthan?

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    Devilal Samar
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    Jankilal Bhand
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    Lachhiram
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    Allaha Jilai Bai
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Answer : 2. "Jankilal Bhand"
Explanation :

1. Janaki Lal demonstrated the 'Masquerade Art' of Rajasthan.

2. The people of the Bahurupiya tribe have traditionally had street performance as their main occupation, using the art of impersonation, and painting their bodies to create their identity.

3. However, with new means of entertainment in urban India, this art form is facing extinction.

Q:

Who contributed the most in helping prince Ajeetsingh in getting back Kingdom of Jodhpur?

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    Veer Durgadas Rathore
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    Jainta and Koopa
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    Pannadhay
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    Jaimal and Patta
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Answer : 1. "Veer Durgadas Rathore"
Explanation :

1. Durgadas Rathore helped in installing Ajit Singh of Marwar on the throne. Ajit Singh was the son of Maharaja Jaswant Singh. After the death of Jaswant Singh, Aurangzeb did not accept his son Ajit Singh as the ruler of Marwar. He placed his puppet ruler Kirti Singh in control of Marwar.

  2. Veer Durgadas Rathore is called the savior of Marwar, Anabindiya pearl of Marwar, UNICEF of Rathores.

  3. Veer Durgadas Rathore was born on 13 August 1638 in Salwa village of Marwar princely state. Durgadas Rathore's father's name was Askaran who used to be the minister of Maharaja Jaswant Singh in Jodhpur court.

4. Even today in the history of Rajasthan, it is said about brave Durgadas Rathod that “Mai Aihadau Poot Jan, Jehdau Durgadas, Band Marudhara Rakhiyo Bin Khambha Aakash”.

Q:

Jahur Khan is related to which Folk instrument?

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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.

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

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