GK Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Jahur Khan is related to which Folk instrument?
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63120031f0d47409ab3618fe- 1Bhapangtrue
- 2Nadfalse
- 3Algozafalse
- 4Khadtalfalse
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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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6311ff3a7c72c077846edc98- 1Bikanertrue
- 2Jaipurfalse
- 3Jodhpurfalse
- 4Bundifalse
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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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6311feb34e3bf85cbe872973- 1Lord Krishnafalse
- 2Lord Vishnutrue
- 3Lord Ramfalse
- 4Lord Shivfalse
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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: In which of the following forts is the tomb (Dargaha) of Sufi Saint Meethe Sahib situated?
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6311fe32d9ac741324be417f- 1Gagrontrue
- 2Chittorgarhfalse
- 3Kumbhalgarhfalse
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Answer : 1. "Gagron"
Explanation :
1. The Dargah of Sufi saint Mitthe Shah is located in Gagron Fort.
2. Gagron Fort is a hill and water fort and is located in the Jhalawar district of Rajasthan.
3. A big event takes place every year in the month of Moharram, in which hundreds of Muslims gather to worship at the Dargah of Sufi saint Meethe Shah.
Q: In which year Amer was established as capital of Kachwaha Dynasty by Kokildev?
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6311fdadd9ac741324be410a- 11217 ADfalse
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Answer : 2. "1207 AD"
Explanation :
1. Kokildev made Amer the capital of the Kachwaha dynasty in 1207 AD. He was the founder of the Kachwaha dynasty.
2. He transformed Amer into a powerful state and made it one of the most important political centers of Rajasthan.
Q: Which of the following (Literary work - Writer) is not correctly matched?
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6311fd3e7c72c077846ed721- 1Prabandha Chintamani - Merutungafalse
- 2Raj vallabh - Mandanfalse
- 3Parshwanath Charitra - Shridharfalse
- 4Prabandh Kosh - Chandrashekhartrue
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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: Akal Wood Fossil Park is located in which natural area?
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61d668a435bd1c6dbaf99e64- 1Hadoti Plateaufalse
- 2North-West desert parttrue
- 3Aravalli mountain rangefalse
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Answer : 2. "North-West desert part"
Explanation :
1. Akal Wood Fossil Park is located in the north western desert natural landscape.
2. Wood Fossil Park is situated in the 'Marubhoomi National Park'.
3. It is also called Akal Wood Fossil Park.
4. It is situated in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan.
5. It is also a biodiversity heritage site.
Q: In which district of Rajasthan is Akal Wood Fossil Park located?
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6152ca6076e1e11d60901164- 1Jaisalmertrue
- 2Jodhpurfalse
- 3Ajmerfalse
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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.