Art and Culture (Rajasthan)

Total Questions: 55

21. In which city painters who were called 'Ustads' have painted their wall paintings? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (d) Bikaner
Solution:Painters called 'Ustad' were called from the Mughal court to Bikaner. They used to engrave paintings on the skin of camel with gold. 'Arayas' was the method to preserve wall paintings for ages.

22. Dance drama 'Surdas' and 'Shankariya' are related with which ethnic group? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (d) Bhavai
Solution:Professionals of Bhavai caste perform musical dance 'Surdas', 'Dokari', 'Shankariya', 'Bora-Bori' etc.

23. 'Tarabnath ki Odhani' is the popular costume of which category of women in Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2012, R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1992]

Correct Answer: (d) Jat women
Solution:'Tarabnath ki Odhani' is prevalent among Jat women or Bishnoi community of Rajasthan. It is their traditional dress.

24. What is the colour of Women's odhani 'Pomcha'? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (c) Yellow
Solution:'Pomcha' is a shawl of yellow colour with a thin red border.

25. Where is ornament named Chumpa worn? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Teeth
Solution:Ornament named 'Chumpa' is worn in tooth.

26. Which town in Rajasthan is well-known for the traditional craft of block printing of delicate floral motifs? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (c) Sanganer
Solution:Sanganer city of Rajasthan is known for floral motif print. Sanganeri print is famous for depicting cultural flora and fauna of Sanganer.

27. According to inscriptions which god was mainly worshipped in Rajasthan during the 8th century? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (a) Shiva
Solution:According to inscriptions during 8th century lord Shiva was worshipped as the highest god.

28. Match the following [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

TempleDistrict
A. Kameshwar Mahadev1. Alwar
B. Shitaleshwar2. Jodhpur
C. Pipala Mata3. Jhalawar
D. Nilkantha4. Pali

Choose the correct codes:

ABCD
(a)1342
(b)4321
(c)4231
(d)1234
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:The correct match is as follows:
TempleDistrict
Kameshwar MahadevPali
ShitaleshwarJhalawar
Pipala MataJodhpur
NilkanthaAlwar

29. The public god whose life is worshipped for sacrificing his life to free the cows of gujjars from Meras is– [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (b) Tejaji
Solution:Tejaji sacrificed his life to free Cows of Gujjars from Meras.

30. The longest folk song of Rajasthan is associated with which of the following Deities? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (a) Jeen Mata
Solution:The temple of Jeen Mata or Jayanti Mata is located between three small hills at Khos village, 15 km south to Sikar. Inscription of Vikram Samvat 1029 is the oldest among other inscriptions. Jayanti Mata is the Clan goddess of Chauhans.