Art and Culture (Rajasthan)

1. The Chandrabhaga fair is held every year in the month of Kartik at- [Raj. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (d) Jhalrapatan

Solution:Every year, the Chandrabhaga fair in Rajasthan welcomes thousands of visitors and Participants from all over the nation. It is held at Jhalrapatan, situated at a distance of about six km. from Jhalawar, in the month of Kartik (October and November). During the fair, the Department of Tourism organises activities over a course of three days like traditional Deepdan, Shobha Yatra and various competitions as well as cultural evenings.

2. Match the following- [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2012]

Item	District
A. Namda	(i) Jaipur
B. Doria	(ii) Tonk
C. Ajaraka	(iii) Barmer
D. Marble-sculpture	(iv) Bikaner
	(v) Kota

	A	B	C	D
(a)	iv	v	iii	i
(b)	iv	iii	ii	v
(c)	iii	ii	v	iv
(d)	i	iv	iii	ii

Correct Answer: (a)

Solution:The correct match follows as:

Item	District
Namda	Bikaner
Doria	Kota
Ajaraka	Barmer
Marble-sculpture	Jaipur

3. Famous Meenakari 'Theva Kala' is associated with [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

(a) Bikaner
(b) Jaipur
(c) Banswara
(d) Pratapgarh

Correct Answer: (d) Pratapgarh

Solution:‘Meenakari Work’ is done in Bikaner, Jaipur, Nathdwara, Pratapgarh etc. of Rajasthan. Theva Art is a form of Meenakari work and prevalent in Pratapgarh.

4. Where in Rajasthan is the famous Meenakari jewellery made? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2003]

(a) Jaipur
(b) Jodhpur
(c) Udaipur
(d) Bharatpur

Correct Answer: (a) Jaipur

Solution:‘Meenakari Work’ is done in Bikaner, Jaipur, Nathdwara, Pratapgarh etc. of Rajasthan. Theva Art is a form of Meenakari work and prevalent in Pratapgarh.

5. Where is the idols of marble made in Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

(a) Jaipur
(b) Kishangarh
(c) Banswara
(d) Udaipur

Correct Answer: (a) Jaipur

Solution:Marble sculptures are made in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Besides it, Udaipur, Makarana and Alwar are also famous for sculpture art. People of silavat caste make sculpture.

6. Marble sculptures are made in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Besides it, Udaipur, Makarana and Alwar are also famous for sculpture art. People of silavat caste make sculpture. [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1993]

(a) Prasad mandan
(b) Roop Mandan
(c) Griha Mandan
(d) Vastusar Mandan

Correct Answer: (b) Roop Mandan

Solution:'Roop Mandan' written by Mandan provides knowledge about sculpture art.

7. The place which is famous for its clay architect is - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) Kuchaman
(b) Molela
(c) Kaithun
(d) Sangamer

Correct Answer: (b) Molela

Solution:Several places in Rajasthan are famous for clay art. Molela, Ahor, Mundwa, Balotara, Sathin are main among them. Molela, situated near Udaipur, is famous for terracotta arts. Statues of different Gods and Goddesses are also made here.

8. Miniature paintings on subjects like Raagmala, Rasik Priya, Geet Govind reached a peak in Mewar in the reign of: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1999]

(a) Maharana Pratap (1572-1597)
(b) Maharana Amar Singh I (1597-1620)
(c) Maharana Karan Singh (1620-1628)
(d) Maharana Jagat Singh (1628-1652)

Correct Answer: (b) Maharana Amar Singh I (1597-1620)

Solution:The reign of Maharana Amar Singh I is known as the golden period of Mewar Painting. Paintings depicting the Panch Tantra, Geet Govind, Ras Manjari, Mahabharat, Ramayan and Rasik Priya are main among Mewar style paintings.

9. Initially the chief centre of Rajasthan School of painting was at: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2003]

(a) Bikaner
(b) Jaipur
(c) Bundi
(d) Jaisalmer

Correct Answer: (c) Bundi

Solution:Bundi style of painting is termed as the initial stage of Rajasthan painting. Chunar Ragamala is the closest example of Bundi style.

10. The name of the school of painting which gives importance to animals and birds is - [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1996, R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1992]

(a) Bundi style
(b) Kishangarh style
(c) Nathdwara style
(d) Alwar style

Correct Answer: (a) Bundi style

Solution:Bundi style painting of Rajasthan is related with depiction of Krishna Leela, Ram Leela, Festivals, flowers, trees and birds and animals etc. This style developed most during the time of Rao Surjan Singh.