Rajasthan Art History and Culture Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: The water fort / Udak fort of Rajasthan is-
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61794d1d2666b72074c82b6b- 1Shahbad Fortfalse
- 2Gagron Forttrue
- 3Siwana Durgfalse
- 4Taragarh Fortfalse
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Answer : 2. "Gagron Fort"
Explanation :
Water (Udak) Fort:- The fort or fort which is surrounded by water on all sides is called water fort. Example:- Gagron, Manoharthana (Jhalawar), Bhainsrodgarh (Chittorgarh), Shergarh. Most of the forts in Rajasthan fall in this category.
Q: Who is the author of the book 'Murdon ka Tila'?
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5fe2eafd92210049c5b7953f- 1Hazari Prasad Dwivedifalse
- 2Shambhudayal Saxenafalse
- 3Range Raghavtrue
- 4Harivansh Rai Bachchanfalse
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Answer : 3. "Range Raghav"
Explanation :
Famous novelist Raghey Raghav has portrayed the world of Mohan-Jo-Doro civilization in the novel 'Murdo-ka-Teela'.
Q: Who is the woman related to Mewar Prajamandal movement?
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5f7d6eb31e5cb657ce331ed3- 1Lakshmi Vermafalse
- 2Krishna Kumarifalse
- 3Narayani Devi Vermatrue
- 4Chandravatifalse
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Answer : 3. "Narayani Devi Verma"
Explanation :
Narayani Devi Verma (She had played a key role in the Bijolia movement and also took many steps to promote women's education. While she was very active in the Praja Mandal Movement, her commitment to Gandhian ideals resulted in her active efforts towards tribal welfare and Dalit upliftment.
Q: Which one of the following dances is not done by men only?
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62a08f37df19be4c4af779d5- 1Gerfalse
- 2Dholfalse
- 3Loortrue
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Answer : 3. "Loor "
Explanation :
All of the following dances are performed by men.
( 1 ) Ger
( 2 ) Dhol
( 3 ) Agni
Q: Which goddess's temple is situated in Sambhar lake?
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61bc3ba602c4f77fe306d7f5- 1Jwala's Mata'sfalse
- 2Jeen Mata'sfalse
- 3Shakambhari Devi’strue
- 4Kushala Mata'sfalse
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Answer : 3. "Shakambhari Devi’s"
Explanation :
The temple of Mata Shakambhari Devi located in Rajasthan is called Sambhar Peeth, which is in Sambhar Lake near Sambhar town in Jaipur district of Rajasthan.
Q: Ganeshwar Civilization was situated in____
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- 3Bhilwarafalse
- 4Sikartrue
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Answer : 4. "Sikar"
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Ganeshwar Civilization - Neem Ka Thana (Sikar) Excavation on the banks of Kantli River RC Aggarwal 1977 Vijaykumar 1978-79 Mother of Copper Age Civilization Evidence of abundant copper material, fish hooks (harpoons), copper pin, stone magan/dam.
Q: Baneshwar Fair is held -
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62a89799184ea83a6372d9e3- 1Magh Purnimatrue
- 2Sawan Purnimafalse
- 3Kartik Purnimafalse
- 4Chaitra Purnimafalse
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Answer : 1. "Magh Purnima"
Explanation :
1. The famous Beneshwar fair of Rajasthan is held in the month of Magh. Beneshwar Fair is a popular tribal fair held in Dungarpur district of Rajasthan state, India.
2. The fair is held in the month of February at Beneshwar, a small delta formed by the Soma River and 68.4 kilometers from Dungarpur.
3. Beneshwar Fair holds immense religious significance for the Bhils, a tribal community located in Rajasthan and neighboring states.
4. This tribe gathers here in large numbers, making the festival no less than the Kumbh Mela of the tribes.
5. The term Beneshwar is generally addressed to Lord Shiva and the Shiva Linga present in the Mahadev temple which is situated near the confluence of the Som, Mahi and Jakham rivers.
Q: ‘Kalibangan’ a pre-historic site is located in which district of Rajasthan?
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5fe2e66092210049c5b75a25- 1Hanumangarhtrue
- 2Jaisalmerfalse
- 3Sri Ganganagarfalse
- 4Bikanerfalse
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Answer : 1. "Hanumangarh "
Explanation :
1. The oldest evidence of plowing the fields has been found from Kalibanga.
2. It is situated on the banks of Ghaggar (Saraswati) river in Hanumangarh district of northern Rajasthan.
3. Kalibanga was excavated in 1960 by B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar had started it.
4. Evidence of farming is found from Kalibanga, which is the oldest in the world.
5. Evidence of fire altars are found in a row on a raised platform made of raw bricks.
6. It was first discovered by Amla Nand Ghosh in 1952. B. K Thapar and B. B Lal did excavation work here in 1961-69.

