Art and Culture (Rajasthan)

Total Questions: 55

41. Temple of 'Saas-Bahu' is located in [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1994]

Correct Answer: (b) Nagda
Solution:'Sas-Bahu' Temple is located in Nagda, Udaipur. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

42. Nautanki is most popular in : [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1990]

Correct Answer: (a) Bharatpur
Solution:'Nautanki' the folk dance of Uttar Pradesh is popular in Bharatpur, Dhaulpur, Karauli, Alwar, Ganganagar and Sawai Madhopur districts of Rajasthan.

43. Who was the originator of 'Bhavai' play in Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1992]

Correct Answer: (c) Banghaji
Solution:Bangha Ji was the father of the 'Bhavai,' dance of Rajasthan. Famous artists of this dance style are Tara Sharma, Roop Singh, Shekhawat, Dayaram, etc.

44. The singing tradition with which Gavri Devi was associated: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (b) Mand
Solution:Gavri Devi who was famed as 'Maru Kokila' was a prominent singer of Rajasthan. She was associated with the 'Mand' singing tradition.

45. Gopiji Bhatt is related with which folk drama style of Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (a) Tamasha
Solution:Gopiji Kishan Bhatt is a famous artist of 'Tamasha' folk dance of Rajasthan.

46. Who demonstrated the Bahurupiya art of Rajasthan in the world? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1992]

Correct Answer: (a) Jankilal
Solution:Janaki Lal Bhand is internationally acclaimed artists of Bahurupiya art. A person impersonating is known as Bahurupiya.

47. The name of a famous dance of Shekhawati is – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (b) Gidar
Solution:Famous dance of Shekhawati area is 'Gidar' which is performed during the festival of Holi.

48. The dance form related to Garasia Tribe is [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (b) Loor
Solution:The dance form related to Garasia Tribe is Loor.

49. The ‘Walar’ dance is performed by: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (d) Garasia
Solution:'Walar' is a famous dance of Garasia caste in Sirohi district. No instrument is used in this dance.

50. Identify the incorrect pair relating the folk dances of Rajasthan with their area of prevalence- [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (c) Bamrasia dance - Bikaner
Solution:Bamrasiya dance is prevalent in Alwar-Bharatpur. It is performed in the month of Falgun in the season of the new crop. Rest other options are correct.