Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Kachchi Ghodi.

• In Rajasthan, the Kutchi Ghodi dance is performed only by men.
  • Only men dressed in dhoti-kurta and turban and riding an elaborately decorated dummy horse perform this dance, which is a symbol of chivalry and bravery.
  • Kutchi Ghodi is one of the most popular folk genres that depict the stories of the local bandits of the region through dance and music.
  • The rhythm of the dance is defined by flute music and drumming, and dancers typically enchant fights using swords to complement the rhythm.

Additional Information

The correct answer is 4 only.

• Surani, Algoja, and Nagfani are the Aerophone instrument.
• Kamaycha comes under the string category.

Key Points

• Stringed
  • Kamaycha:
    • It is played by the Manganiyar caste.
    • The large circular belly of the Kamaycha is covered with parchment, a peg system, and a fingerboard.
    • The Kamaycha is also incorporated with 27 sympathetic strings that are made of steel and played with a curved bow made of horse tail hair.
• Aerophone
  • Nagfani:
    • It is used by monk, saints and in the temple.
    • This is a brass tube in a serpent-like shape with a hole in its end.
  • Algoja:
    • It is used by Meena and Alwar, Kota, Ajmer's Gurjar and Dhakad.
    • It has two flutes of with four holes in it.
    • It is played simultaneously in the mouth.
  • Surnai:
    • It is played by Dholi, Langa and Manganiyar caste on marriage and auspicious occasions.
    • It is made from Date trees’ wood.
    • It is the second form of Sahnai.
    • Pepe khan manganiyar is famous for it.

The correct answer is Kanhaiya Lal Sethiya.

• Kanhaiyalal Sethia was a well-known Rajasthani and Hindi poet born in Sujangarh, Churu District of Rajasthan.
  • His "Dharti Dhoran Ri" is recognized as the anthem song of Rajasthan throughout the world. 

Additional Information

• Chandra Prakash Deval is a Rajasthani poet and translator. He is also the convener of Rajasthani Advisory Council of Sahitya Akademi.
  • He has received Padma Shri in 2011, the fourth highest civil honour given by the Government of India.
• Dr Bhagwati Lal Vyas was awarded Bihari Puraskar in 2015 for his anthology of Rajasthani poems ‘Katha Sun Aawe Hai Sabad’ published in 2010.
• Vijaydan Detha, also known as Bijji, was a noted Indian writer of Rajasthani literature.
  • He was a recipient of several awards including the Padma Shri and the Sahitya Akademi Award.

The correct answer is 1 - (iii), 2 - (ii), 3 - (iv), 4 - (i).

The correct Animal Fair with the associated places are:

Additional Information

• Veer Tejaji:
  • Birthplace - Kharnal (Nagaur) (Born in Jat family)
  • Tejaji is called the deity of 'Kala Bala'.
  • Tejaji's bhopas are called Ghodla.
  • Shri Veer Tejaji Cattle Fair - Parbatsar, Nagaur
• Chandrabhaga:
  • ​Chandrabhaga Fair is held every year in Rajasthan in the city of Jhalarapatan in the month between October and November.
  • The fair is dedicated to the river Chandrabhaga and is considered holy by the people in Rajasthan.
  • Chandrabhaga fair shows a living tradition of Rajasthan.
• Mallinath:
  • ​Mallinath is a folk hero of Rajasthan. He was the eldest son of Rao Salkhaji, the ruler of Mehwanagar in the Barmer District.
  • The Mallinath cattle fair is held every year at Tilwara in the Barmer district.
• Shivratri:
  • Bharatpur, included in the Braj region, was once a major center of Shaivism as well.
  • There is a 2000 years old Shunga period Shivling in Bharatpur, in the Shunga period Shiva was worshiped in the Linga deity.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e Jaisalmer Style.

• Jaisalmer Style:
  • It is a substyle of Marwar School of painting.
  • It was patronized by Maharawal Harraj, Akaisingh and Moolraj.
  • Moomal is the world-famous painting of Jaisalmer Style.
  • Males have beard and moustaches on the face, brightness and glow on the face.
• Nagaur Style:
  • It is a substyle of Marwar School of painting.
  • The paintings of this style were painted mainly in Nagaur palaces as Mural Paintings.
  • The paintings depicted the beautiful and tall figure of male and female, small eyes, flat forehead and wrinkles on the face.
  • Its unique feature is the transparent attire of the characteristics in the paintings.
• Bikaner Style:
  • It is a substyle of Marwar School of painting.
  • It reached its heights of development during the period of Anoop Singh (1669-1698 AD).
• Kishangarh Style:
  • It is a substyle of Marwar School of painting.
  • This school of painting is famous for the paintings of Bani Thani painted by Nihalchand in the form of Radha during the period of Maharaja Sawant Singh.