Rajasthan Art History and Culture Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Who founded the princely state of Karauli?

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    Kalyan Singh
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    Kunwar Madan Singh
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    Veer Jhala
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    Raja Bijai Pal
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Answer : 4. "Raja Bijai Pal"
Explanation :

The modern princely state Karauli was founded in about 995 by Raja Bijai Pal, who is claimed descent from the Hindu god Krishna. His Highness the Maharaja maintains a military force of 281 cavalry, 1640 infantry, and 56 guns, and is entitled to a salute of 17 guns (as of 1892).

Q:

What is Chaar - bait?

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    A famous dance of Nath community
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    An instrument used in Ger dance
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    Song associated with Garasia tribe
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    A form of Lok Natya full of poetry
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Answer : 4. "A form of Lok Natya full of poetry "
Explanation :

1. Charbait is a 400-year-old traditional performance art, performed by a group of artists or singers. Charbait or four verses is a form of folklore and performance art.

2. It still survives today mainly in Rampur (Uttar Pradesh), Tonk (Rajasthan), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) and Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh).

3. The origin of the word charbait can be traced to the Persian language where it refers to a four-stanza poem in which each stanza is made up of four lines.

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:

Where did Swami Dayanand Saraswati wrote 'Satyarth Prakash'?

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    In Alwar
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    In Jodhpur
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    In Ajmer
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    In Udaipur
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Answer : 4. "In Udaipur"
Explanation :

1. Arya Samaj is a monotheistic Hindu reform movement in India that promotes principles and practices based on belief in the infallible authority of the Vedas.

2. Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati founded the society on April 10, 1875.

3. Arya Samaj follows the belief that there is only one God and his idol worship is not appropriate.

4. Arya Samaj was the first Hindu organization to promote proselytism.

Q:

In which district of Rajasthan, petroleum reserves have been found?

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    Sikar
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    Barmer
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    Nagaur
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    Jalore
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Answer : 2. "Barmer"
Explanation :

Detailed Solution. The huge reserves of oil and gas have been discovered in the Barmer district. Barmer refinery and petrochemical complex is a new facility that is currently being developed for the production of clean fuels in the Barmer district of Rajasthan, India.

Q:

 As per census, 2011, Which district has highest Population of Schedule Tribe in Rajasthan?

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    Banswara
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    Rajsamand
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    Dungarpur
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    Udaipur
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Answer : 1. "Banswara"

Q:

Which is the biggest fair of Rajasthan?

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    Pushkar fair
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    Mata Kundalini fair
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    Kasheriyaji
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    Ram Dev ji
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Answer : 1. "Pushkar fair "

Q:

With which occasion the Lila - Moria ceremony, prevalent in Tribes, is associated?

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    Marriage
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    Engagement
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    Birth
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    Naming (Namkaran)
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Answer : 1. "Marriage "
Explanation :

1. This ritual is related to marriage in which the bride is made to dance at the groom's house after tying her hair and making her sit on a cot, this is called Leela Moriya.

2. Leela Moriya Sanskar is an important rite which is an important part of the marriage ceremony of the tribals. This ritual strengthens the love and trust between the bride and groom.

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