Art and Culture (Rajasthan)

Total Questions: 55

51. Shankariya dance of Rajasthan is associated with what? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Kalbeliya
Solution:

Shankariya dance is a couple dance performed by the snake charmers of Kalbelia caste. It is based on love stories.

52. What is the name of the famous folk drama of Bhils? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (a) Govari
Solution:

Govari folk dance is the famous folk dance of Bhil tribe of Rajasthan.

53. With which of the following areas of Rajasthan the Ali Bakshi Khyal is associated? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Karauli
Solution:

Ali Bakshi Khyal is related to Alwar, Rajasthan. It was started by Ali Baksh of Bhandavar. He created many Khyals in a different format on the basis of Nautanki of Hathras.

54. What is the name of 'Centre for Art' which was inaugurated by the President in Jaipur in April 1993 to protect the art's heritage and encouragement of artists? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (c) Jawahar Centre of Art.
Solution:In 1993, the President inaugurated Jawahar Centre Art for the conservation of art heritage and encouraging artists.

55. Sharan Rani is famous in which field? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (c) Music โ€ƒโ€ƒโ€ƒโ€ƒโ€ƒ
Solution:Sharan Rani is a famous for Musical Player. She has been awarded twice by the Government of Rajasthan.