Rajasthan Art and Culture Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which temple is called as 'Khajuraho of Harauti'? 

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    Shiva temple, Badauli
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    Shiva temple, Bhand Devra
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    Shiva temple, Menal
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    Shiva temple, Kansua
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Answer : 2. "Shiva temple, Bhand Devra"
Explanation :

1. Bhanddevara temple located in the Bundi district of Rajasthan is called 'Khajuraho of Hadauti'.

2. Bhandadevara Temple resembles the temples of Khajuraho, which are famous for their erotic sculptures. In both temples, sexuality is portrayed in a spiritual manner.

Bhandadevara Temple is an important historical and cultural site. It is an example of the rich heritage of Rajasthan.

Q:

Where the holy place "Bansi Dugari" of Tejaji Maharaj, a folk deity, is located?

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    Nagaur
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    Bundi
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    Jaisalmer
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    Ajmer
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Answer : 2. "Bundi"

Q:

Which of the following famous Ghazal singers, belongs to Rajasthan?

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    Anup Jalota
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    Jagjit Singh
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    Ghulam Ali
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    Pankaj Udhas
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Answer : 2. "Jagjit Singh"

Q:

‘Nogri' ornament is worn in which part of the body?

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    Hand
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    Waist
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    Neck
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    Nose
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Answer : 1. "Hand"

Q:

In which part of the body do women wear Damana Jewellery?

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    Ear
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    Nose
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    Nose
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    Finger
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Answer : 4. "Finger"

Q:

"Jhorva" Song of Rajasthan is -

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    a separation (Virah) song
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    sung to celebrate birth in the family
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    Bride farewell song
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    harvest song
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Answer : 1. "a separation (Virah) song"
Explanation :

The song "Jhorwa" is a separation song in Rajasthan. It is sung by a woman in mourning for her lover. In this song the woman recalls the happy times she spent with her lover and expresses the sadness of being without him.

Q:

To which order of Sufism, the symbol of communal harmony Hamiduddin Nagori, belonged? 

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    Chisti
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    Kadiri
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    Magribi
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    Suharawardi
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Answer : 1. "Chisti"
Explanation :

Hamiduddin Nagauri (1192-1274 AD) was a disciple of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. He propagated Sufism as per the orders of his guru. Although he was born in Delhi, he spent most of his time in Nagaur, Rajasthan.

Q:

Nathdwara School of paintings is famous for

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    Sculpture
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    Wall painting
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    Phad
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    Pichwai
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Answer : 4. "Pichwai"
Explanation :

Nathdwara is the most important center of Pushtimarg of vallabhacharya and hence it is also called Vallabh style. The painters of Nathdwara began painting Krishna in the world as the inclination of God. Paintings of Pichwai, that is, painting on cloth, is a distinctive feature of the paintings done in Nathdwara.

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