Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Tandura.

Key Points

• Tandura is a musical instrument that is played by people of the kamad caste in Rajasthan.
• In Rajasthan, one of the north-western states of India, whoever has heard of the Kamaḍ would define them as wandering minstrels or jugglers, singing hymns in praise of Baba Ramdeo, a famous saint from Marwaṛ, whose footprints they worship. Most people could not say much more about this community of religious singers who, since Independence, have been listed among the “scheduled castes”.

Additional Information

• Tandura,  is a four- or five-string, plucked long-necked lute that is played in folk music in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. 
• The tandura usually accompanies religious chants ( bhajans ) with a rhythmic sequence of drones. 
• It is a possible forerunner of the tanpura played in Indian classical music and is functionally related to the tanburo in the neighboring Pakistani province of Sindh.

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The correct answer is 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B.

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​​Additional Information

• Camel Fair
  • ​Every year the famous Camel Fair is organized in Pushkar city of Rajasthan.
  • The celebration goes on for 5 long days.
  • The Fair is generally organized in October or November.
  • The special attraction of the fair is the challenging Camel Race.
  • Other famous events include tug of war between teams and also competition for the longest moustache.
  • Locally called Kartik ka Mela or Pushkar ka Mela.
  • The Fair takes place on the bank of Pushkar Lake which is also an important pilgrimage site.
• Teej Festival
  • ​Teej is a famous festival widely celebrated in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan.
  • Teej is also celebrated in other states of India(Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Chhatisgarh, etc.).
  • Teej festival is celebrated in July or August.
  • Festival is named after insects 'Teej' and women offer food to them so they don't come out of their homes.
  • Festival celebrated by women to celebrate a happy union of marriage and fasting to pray to Lord Shiva and Parvati.
  • Women engaging in fun activities like singing, dancing, and a swing ride under the tree. 
• Desert Festival
  • ​Every year the Desert Festival is organized in Sam Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer Desert.
  • The celebration goes on for 3 long days.
  • The Festival is generally organized in February.
  • Desert festival is organized by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Authority.
  • The Festival is a complete fusion of music dance and Mr Desert competition.
• BrajHoli
  • ​Every year BrajHoli is celebrated in the Braj region of Rajasthan(Bharatpur).
  • Celebrated in March and a few days before Holi.
  • The special attraction of the festival is the Rass Leela dance by local people.
  • The dance depicts the love story of Radha-Krishna.
  • People also consume bhang and thandai as popular drinks.
  • The Festival is full of cultural activities and colourful events.

The correct answer is Sikar.

• Jeenamata is a village in the Sikar district of Rajasthan.
• The main followers of Jeen Mata are Ahir, Yadavs, Rajputs, and Agarwal.

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Additional Information

• A colorful festival is held twice a year in Sikar.
• It is situated in the Aravalli hills.
• This is dedicated to Jeen Mataji.
• It was constructed 1200 years ago.

The correct answer is Sheikh Hamiduddin.

• Dargah of Sufi Saint Hamiduddin Chisti Faruqui Nagauri is located in Nagaur.
  • He was one of the chief disciples of Khwaja Moinuddin.

Additional Information

• Nagaur is also the birthplace of Saint Poetess Meera Bai and Abul Fazal.
  • This city was known as Jangladesh in the Mahabharata era.
  • Its fort stands testament to the great battles and rulers who fought them.
  • This town was granted to Raja Amar Singh Rathore by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
  • It is an area with a forest belt of thorn scrubs that circles the Thar Desert.

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.