Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Jodhpur.

Key Points

• Jodhpur is famous for the art of 'Tie and dye'.

Additional Information 

• The best places to see traditional tie and dye work in Rajasthan are Jodhpur and Sikar.
  • Other places like Udaipur, Jaipur, Pali, Barmer are still in the process of reaching the same heights in tie and dye work.
• The process of making tie and dye work is quite simple, but also time-consuming.
• Tie and dye, or bandhani, is derived from the Sanskrit word 'bandh", meaning 'to tie' and is one of the most popular and widespread textile arts of India extending across the country from the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
  • Bandhani, in fact, is the name given to the characteristic feature on Indian tie and dye.
  • It refers to the small dot found in the center of square or circle motifs, caused by the penetration of the dye.
  • The lack of this dot indicates that a tie and dye item was mechanically-printed and not produced using traditional Indian techniques.

The correct answer is Neither 1 and 2.

• Jaipur and Ahmedabad are two heritage cities in UNESCO heritage sites of India.
• Rajasthan has six forts in UNESCO heritage sites of India.
• Hence the correct answer is Neither 1 and 2.

Key Points

UNESCO Heritage sites in Rajasthan

Important Points

• Six forts from Rajasthan in UNESCO heritage sites.
• Total 8 UNESCO sites and one city from Rajasthan.
• Jaipur and Ahmedabad are the only two cities in UNESCO heritage from India.
• About UNESCO
  • UNESCO is is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
  • UNESCO stands for "The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization".
  • UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France.

The correct answer is Amer Fort.

• Shila Devi is the famous idol of Durga.
• Her temple is located in Amer Fort in Jaipur.
• It was built in 1580 AD by Maharaja Sawai Mansingh I.

Additional Information

• Towards the end of the sixteenth century, Maharaja Mansingh brought the statue of the goddess Shila Mata from the eastern part of Bengal.
• In the kingdom of Pratapaditya, Maharaja Mansingh was defeated by king Kedar.
• Humiliated and depressed, the Maharaja worshipped goddess Kali to please her and receive her blessings so as to change his defeat into victory.
• Kali appeared in a dream to bless him.
• The goddess also obtained a promise from the Maharaja that he would establish her shrine in his capital.
• The idol of the goddess was recovered from the sea in the form of a Shila (Slab) and it was brought to Amer when cleaned and washed, the present idol appeared. This is why the goddess is named Shila Mata.
• In the bright half of the month of Ashwin and Chaitra, the first nine days are held sacred for religious practices and ritualistic performances.

The correct answer is Marwadi.

• Marwadi:
  • This is the standard form of the Rajasthani language, which is called the Marubhasha of Rajasthan.
  • Most of the literature is written in this language.
  • The language is most spoken in the western Rajasthan.

Additional Information

• Dhundhari:
  • It is the most spoken in eastern Rajasthan.
  • The literature of Saint Dadu is written in this language.
• Mevati:
  • This language is spoken in Alwar and Bharatpur.
  • Mewati dialect works to coordinate between Western Hindi and Rajasthani.
• Malvi:
  • This language is spoken in areas adjoining Jhalawar, Chittorgarh, Pratapgarh, and Banswara in Madhya Pradesh.
  • Sondwadi, Patvi, Ratlami, Umtwadi, etc. are sub-dialects of Malwa.

The correct answer is All the above.

Key Points

The table below is correctly matched:

Additional Information 

• MEWAR Style:
  • It is considered to be a place of origin of Rajasthani art of Painting.
  • The drawing is bold and the colours are bright and contrasting.
  • The text of the painting is written in black on the top against the yellow ground.
  • Maharana Kumbha contributed a lot to its development. After this Mewar style developed during Maharana Amar Singh-I (1572-1620), Karna Singh & Jagat Singh I (1628-52).
  • Shravak Pratikramansutra Chumi is the oldest painted volume of this style.
  • Famous Painters – Nuruddin, Manohar, Sahibdin, Kriparam, Jivaram, etc.
•  NATHDWARA Style:
  • Nathdwara style is a sub-style of Mewar School of painting, but as such, it is a peculiar mixture of Mewar & Kishangarh styles.
  • Rana Raj Singh, I brought the idol of Shrinath Ji from Mathura during Aurangzeb's reign, hence, an artist from Mathura followed and gave birth to a new style called Nathdwara sub-style.
  • Depiction of natural scenery is a distinct feature of the Nathdwara style.
  • Nathdwara is famous for the pichwai paintings in Rajasthan. Pichhwai paintings are painted in permanent natural colours that do not lighten for years.
  • Famous painters included Ilaychi & kalma among women and Ghasiram, Chaturbhuj, Udairaj, & Champalal among men.
• KISHANGARH Style:
  • Developed under the patronage of Raja Sawant Singh (1748-1757 A.D.), who wrote devotional poetry in praise of Krishna.
  • The most common theme of this style consisted of the depiction of the love between Lord Krishna and Radha.
  • Master painter Nihal Chand, in his works, has been able to create visual images of his master's lyrical compositions.
  • He is also credited with making Bani-Thani during Sawant Singh’s reign.