Rajasthan Art and Culture Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Pt. Shivkumar Sharma of Rajasthan is related to which musical instrument?

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    Sarangi
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    Shehnai
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    Santoor
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    Sarod
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Answer : 3. "Santoor"

Q:

Which is the largest source of salt production in Rajasthan? 

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    Pachbhadra
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    Sambhar
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    Pokaran
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    Didwana
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Answer : 2. "Sambhar "
Explanation :

1. Sambhar Lake: This is a saltwater lake located near Jaipur city in Rajasthan state of India. This lake is situated at an altitude of 1,200 feet above sea level.

2. Sambhar Salt Lake is the largest brackish lake in India and the source of most of Rajasthan's salt production.

3. It produces 196,000 tons of clean salt every year.

4. Which is about 9% of India's salt production.

Q:

Which princely state of Rajasthan provides protection to blue pottery?

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    Bundi
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    Udaipur
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    Jodhpur
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    Jaipur
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Answer : 4. "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:

To which sect Govind Dev Temple, Jaipur and Madan Mohan Temple, Karauli are related?

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    Nath
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    Vallabh
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    Ramsnehi
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    Gaudiya
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Answer : 4. "Gaudiya"
Explanation :

Govind Dev Temple, Jaipur and Madan Mohan Temple, Karauli are related to Gaudiya sect. The historic Govind Dev Ji temple of Gaudiya Vaishnavism tradition is situated in City Palace of Jaipur in Rajasthan. The temple is dedicated to Govind Dev Ji (Krishna) and his consort Radha.


Q:

Which one of the following musical instrument is different from the other three? 

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    Flute
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    Mashak
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    Shehnai
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    Algoza
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Answer : 1. " Flute"
Explanation :

Hence, the correct answer is "Flute". The guitar is of Western origin, has 6 strings, is plucked or strummed, and is not used in Indian music.

Q:

Who was the founder of Nimbarkacharya Peeth at Salemabad?

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    Harivyas Dev
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    Parshuram Dev
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    Narayana Dev
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    Harivansh Dev
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Answer : 2. "Parshuram Dev"

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:

Where is the fair of Ghotia Amba held?

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    Banswara
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    Ajmer
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    Udaipur
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    Sirohi
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Answer : 1. "Banswara"

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