Art and Culture (Rajasthan)

31. The deity who is worshipped as Clan Goddess by the kings of Jaisalmer is– [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

(a) Karni Mata
(b) Nagdechi
(c) Swangiya Devi
(d) Annapurna

Correct Answer: (c) Swangiya Devi

Solution:

The clan-Goddess of the king of Jaisalmer was Swangiya Devi.

32. In Rajasthan, which god was worshipped when a camel got sick? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

(a) Gogaji
(b) Tejaji
(c) Pabuji
(d) Keshariya Kunwar

Correct Answer: (c) Pabuji

Solution:

When camels fall sick, 'Pabuji' famous as God of Camels is worshipped in Rajasthan.

33. Where is the temple of folk deity Mallinathji located? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2012]

(a) Tilwara (Barmer)
(b) Nagala Jahaz (Bharatpur)
(c) Santhu Village (Jalor)
(d) Panchohta Village (Jalor)

Correct Answer: (a) Tilwara (Barmer)

Solution:

Temple of Mallinath ji is situated in Tilwara (Barmer), Rajasthan. A huge animal fair is held here every year.

34. Which amongst the following is not a folk goddess of Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2012]

(a) Chhink Mata
(b) Karani Mata
(c) Auwari Mata
(d) Hidimba Mata

Correct Answer: (d) Hidimba Mata

Solution:

Hidimba Mata Temple is situated in Manali, Himachal Pradesh not Rajasthan. This temple has been named after a character in Mahabharat. Hidimba Mata is a Goddess of Himachal Pradesh.

35. Prominent means of salvation according to Saint Pipa was– [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1994]

(a) Idol worship
(b) Devotion
(c) Meditation
(d) Yojna

Correct Answer: (b) Devotion

Solution:

According to Saint Bhagat Pipa, main means to salvation is devotion to God.

36. Mewa-Nagar in Rajasthan is famous for: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2010]

(a) Jain temple of Parshwanath
(b) Exports of dry fruits
(c) Production of cumin seed
(d) Exports of Kathputli items

Correct Answer: (a) Jain temple of Parshwanath

Solution:Mewa-Nagar in Rajasthan is famous for Parshwanath Jain Temple.

37. The cluster of temples at Osian near Jodhpur were the contribution of : [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1999]

(a) Rathores
(b) Guhilots
(c) Chauhans
(d) Pratiharas

Correct Answer: (d) Pratiharas

Solution:Temple complex in Osian near Jodhpur was built during Pratihara period.

38. Which of the following temples of the Chittorgarh Fort is a Jain temple? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2018]

(a) Kumbh Shyam Temple
(b) Saatveesh Devari
(c) Samiddheshwar Temple
(d) Tulja Bhawani Temple

Correct Answer: (b) Saatveesh Devari

Solution:Saatveesh Devari temples of the Chittorgarh Fort is a Jain temple.

39. The Badauli temples are built in which temple art style? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2007]

(a) Nagar
(b) Dravida
(c) Vesara
(d) Panchayatan

Correct Answer: (c) Vesara

Solution:Vesara is a style of temple construction. It is a mix of Nagar and Dravidian style. Badauli temple have been built in Vesara style.

40. Bhatiyani Pratapkunwari, the queen of Jodhpur King Mansingh got the temple reconstructed elsewhere as the earlier one had caved in. She got the temple consecrated in 1857. The name of temple is : [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2021]

(a) Kunj Bihari Temple
(b) Mahamandir
(c) Ghanshyamji Temple
(d) Teeja Manji Temple

Correct Answer: (d) Teeja Manji Temple

Solution:Teeja Manji Temple located in Jodhpur, this temple was built by Pratapkunwari, the queen of King Mansingh of Marwar. Maharaja Man Singh was the last independent Maharaja of the Marwar Kingdom and Jodhpur State.

Art and Culture (Rajasthan)

31. The deity who is worshipped as Clan Goddess by the kings of Jaisalmer is– [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

32. In Rajasthan, which god was worshipped when a camel got sick? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

33. Where is the temple of folk deity Mallinathji located? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2012]

34. Which amongst the following is not a folk goddess of Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2012]

35. Prominent means of salvation according to Saint Pipa was– [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1994]

36. Mewa-Nagar in Rajasthan is famous for: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2010]

37. The cluster of temples at Osian near Jodhpur were the contribution of : [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1999]

38. Which of the following temples of the Chittorgarh Fort is a Jain temple? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2018]

39. The Badauli temples are built in which temple art style? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2007]

40. Bhatiyani Pratapkunwari, the queen of Jodhpur King Mansingh got the temple reconstructed elsewhere as the earlier one had caved in. She got the temple consecrated in 1857. The name of temple is : [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2021]

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