Rajasthan Art History and Culture Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Where is the famous temple of Karni Mata situated?
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62a2329cdf19be4c4afd1c07- 1Nagdafalse
- 2Deshnoktrue
- 3Dhulevfalse
- 4Balotrafalse
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Answer : 2. "Deshnok "
Explanation :
1. Karni Mata is the family deity of Charan and Rathore of Bikaner.
He is also said to be the incarnation of Jogamaya, the goddess of rats and world mother.
2. Her temple is in Deshnoke Bikaner, the foundation of which was laid by Karni Mata herself. The original temple of Karni Mata was built by Raja Jai Singh.
3. The present grand form of this temple was given by Maharaja Surat Singh.
4. Mostly rats are found in this temple, hence the temple is also called the temple of rats.
Q: Batool Begum is related to which singing tradition of Rajasthan?
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62e79dd04404a856fa0d34fd- 1Gandharva Gaanfalse
- 2Qawwali singingfalse
- 3Mand singingtrue
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Answer : 3. "Mand singing"
Q: What is 'Palan'?
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61ef8f03c27fce6161486125- 1A folk musical instrumentfalse
- 2The seat to be placed on the horsefalse
- 3The seat to be placed on the cameltrue
- 4Synonym of Gorbandfalse
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Answer : 3. "The seat to be placed on the camel "
Explanation :
1. In Rajasthani language, "Palan" means "saddle placed on a camel". It is made of wood or metal, and has a seat for riding on the back of a camel. The palan usually consists of a back, a mattress, and a halter. Palan camels are used for riding, carrying goods, or both.
2. The owner of five hundred camels is called (Pachasadi).
3. The bundle of grass loaded on a camel is called hay.
4. Palan is tied on the back of the camel for carrying it.
5. To enhance the beauty of the camel, a cow's neck is worn.
6. In Marwari, the sitting of a camel is called (Jhaikna).
Q: Who wrote a book entitled 'Rajput Painting' in 1916 A.D.?
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61f2ba9bc27fce616153ee85- 1Jai Singh Neerajfalse
- 2Vachaspati Gairolafalse
- 3Ananda Coomaraswamytrue
- 4Raikrishan Dasfalse
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Answer : 3. "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: In Rajasthan, inserting a gold nail in the middle of teeth by a woman is called-
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61f93f0a896ad60f6add04ba- 1Bhogalifalse
- 2Totifalse
- 3Choomptrue
- 4Peepal patrafalse
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Answer : 3. "Choomp "
Q: Jahur Khan is related to which Folk instrument?
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63120031f0d47409ab3618fe- 1Bhapangtrue
- 2Nadfalse
- 3Algozafalse
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Answer : 1. "Bhapang"
Explanation :
1. Bhapang is a rare single-stringed musical instrument affectionately known as the 'talking drum'.
2. It originates from the Mewati community in Alwar district. It is known as Chongar in Maharashtra, Apang in Gujarat and Tumba in Punjab.
3. Zahoor Khan Mewati was a famous artist who played Bhapang.
Q: Where was the category of “Davi” and “Jeevani” feudatories prevalent in Rajasthan?
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6321d2ee3169cb1b15690ec0- 1Jaisalmertrue
- 2Baswarafalse
- 3Nagaurfalse
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Answer : 1. "Jaisalmer"
Q: Consider the following statements in respect of scheduled areas of Rajasthan:
1. Rajasthan Scheduled Areas are included in Schedule 5 of the Constitution of India.
2. The scheduled area of the state comprises of Banswara, Dungarpur and Pratapgarh entire district.
3. The scheduled area was first notified in 1950.
Which is the truth in the above?
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5e608614074319409eae26bb1. Rajasthan Scheduled Areas are included in Schedule 5 of the Constitution of India.
2. The scheduled area of the state comprises of Banswara, Dungarpur and Pratapgarh entire district.
3. The scheduled area was first notified in 1950.
Which is the truth in the above?
- 1Only 1 and 2false
- 2Only 2 and 3false
- 3Only 1 and 3false
- 4Only 1,2 and 3true
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