Art and Culture (Rajasthan)

11. The Pichwai paintings depict scenes from: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2003]

(a) Mahabharat
(b) Ramayana
(c) Life of Lord Krishna
(d) Lives of Rajput Kings

Correct Answer: (c) Life of Lord Krishna

Solution:Pichwai are large devotional Hindu Painted Picture they are mainly made to hang in Hindu temple of Pushtimarg devotional tradition, espacially the Srinathji temple in Nathdwara Rajasthan in 1672. It depict scones from life of Lord Krishn

12. The name of factory (department) of Jaipur state where the artist made paintings and miniatures was - [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2013]

(a) Toshakhana
(b) Sutarkhana
(c) Suratkhana
(d) Jawaharkhana

Correct Answer: (c) Suratkhana

Solution:The name of the factory of Jaipur state where the artist used to make paintings was Suratkhana.

13. The well-known painting “Bani Thani” belongs to the - [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2018]

(a) Bundi school
(b) Jaipur school
(c) Kangra school
(d) Kishangarh school

Correct Answer: (d) Kishangarh school

Solution:

The Kishangarh province in Rajasthan is known for its Bani Thani paintings. It is a totally different style with highly exaggerated features like long necks, large, almond-shaped eyes, and long fingers.

14. To which school of painting ‘Bani Thani’ was related? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2008]

(a) Bundi school
(b) Kishangarh school
(c) Chawand school
(d) Jaipur school

Correct Answer: (b) Kishangarh school

Solution:‘Bani Thani’ painting in the 19th century by King Sawant Singh, was a work of Kishangarh school of Painting.

15. Which of the following painters does not belong to Alwar School of Painting? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Jamnadas
(b) Bakasaram
(c) Nanakram
(d) Nandram

Correct Answer: (c) Nanakram

Solution:Alwar school of painting was developed during the rule of Rao Raja Pratap Singh, the founder of Alwar principality. This style continued till the regime of Jai Singh (1892-1937). The prominent painters of this style are: Daluram, Baldev, Saligram, Jamnadas, Chhotelal, Bakasaram and Nandram.

16. Jamnadas, Chhotelal, Buksuram and Nandlal are related with which style of painting? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) Jhalawar style
(b) Alwar style
(c) Bikaner style
(d) Marwar style

Correct Answer: (b) Alwar style

Solution:Jamnadas, Chhotelal, baksaram and Nandlal are related to the Alwar style of Rajasthani paintings.

17. What is ‘Aanau’ in social customs and traditions of Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Well worship
(b) Going to see the bridegroom's wedding place by bride’s family
(c) After marriage sending bride to her in-law’s house for the second time
(d) Worship of Jal Jhuli Ekadashi

Correct Answer: (c) After marriage sending bride to her in-law’s house for the second time

Solution:Aanau also known as Gauna/Muklava in Rajasthan. Aanau/ Gauna/Muklava – The ritual of sending the bride to the groom's house at the second time after marriage.

18. The only folk instrument of Rajasthan in which small wooden pegs are used to regulate tension, as in Pakhawaj – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) Tasa
(b) Maadal of Rawals
(c) Dhak
(d) Deru

Correct Answer: (b) Maadal of Rawals

Solution:‘Ravalon ki Madal’ is one such musical instrument of Rajasthan in which wooden cubes like Pakhawaj are used for tension.

19. Which of the following is not a musical instrument? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

(i) Surnai
(ii) Algoja
(iii) nagfani
(iv) Kamyacha

Choose the correct option –

(a) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(b) (i) and (ii)
(c) (iii) and (iv)
(d) only (iv)

Correct Answer: (d) only (iv)

Solution:Those musical instruments which are played by pumping in air are called subhir instruments.
Surnai - This musical instrument is played by people of Dholi and Lega caste on the occasion of marriage.
Algoja - It is played by nasal air. It is prevalent among Meena Tribes.
Nagfani - It is played by mouth air.
Musical Instrument named Kamayacha is played by Gaja.

20. Match List-I with list-II and choose the correct answer from the code given below- [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

List - I	List - II
(Folk Musical instrument)	(Famous Music Artist)
A. Bhapang	(i) Sadiq Khan
B. Nad	(ii) Zahoor Khan
C. Algoza	(iii) Karna Bheel
D. Khartal	(iv) Ramnath Choudhary

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

Correct Answer: (a)

Solution:The correct match is :

Folk Musical instrument	Famous Music Artist
Bhapang	Zahoor Khan
Nad	Karma Bheel
Algoza	Ramnath Choudhary
Khartal	Sadiq Khan