Rajasthan Art and Culture Practice Question and Answer

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:

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:

In which district of Rajasthan the 'Arthuna' (Arthpoorna) city, famous for its temples built by Parmar Kings is located? 

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    Banswara
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    Pratapgarh
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    Udaipur
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    Dungarpur
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Answer : 1. "Banswara "
Explanation :

1. Arthuna, a small village located in the Banswara district of Rajasthan, has an important confluence of Hindu religion, culture and meditation.

2. This place has been blessed with history, culture and spirituality for many centuries. The ancient heritage of this region is present here in the form of a rich heritage.

Q:

Jantar musical instrument is played by-

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    Devnarayan ji ke Bhope
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    Pabu ji ke Bhope
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    Garasia Tribe
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    Bhil Tribe
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Answer : 1. "Devnarayan ji ke Bhope"
Explanation :

1. This instrument can be called the initial form of Veena. Its shape resembles a veena and similarly, it has two trumpets.

2. Its rod is made of bamboo on which 22 curtains made of the skin of a particular animal are pasted with wax. Sometimes these are also made of crocodile skin.

3. There are five or six strings attached to the curtains. The strings are played by striking them with the base of the finger and thumb so that the rhythm starts sounding.

3. Bhope of areas like Mewar and Badnaur, Negadiya, Sawai Bhoj etc. are skilled in playing it.

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"

Q:

Shrilal Joshi of Bhilwara is associated with which folk painting art?

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    Phad painting
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    Fresco painting
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    Painting on paper
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    Wooden painting
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Answer : 1. "Phad painting"

Q:

Saint Bakhanaji, Santdasji and Sant Rajjabji belonged to which sect?

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    Kabirpanth
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    Laldasi
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    Ramsnehi
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    Dadupanth
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Answer : 4. "Dadupanth"

Q:

Which city in Rajasthan is known for its 'blue pottery'?

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    Alwar
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    Tonk
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    Jaipur
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    Bharatpur
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Answer : 3. "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.

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