Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Pali.

• Bullet Baba temple is in the ​Pali district of Rajasthan.

Key Points

• This temple is also known as Om Banna, or, Bullet Baba temple.
• It is dedicated to a motorcycle (Royal Bullet) of Om Banna.
• Located on the Pali-Jodhpur highway, near Chotila village.
• This shrine is named after Om Banna (Om Singh Rathore) who met an accident.
• His bullet bike reappeared on the same spot two-three times from police custody.
• Hundreds of devotees come here every day with their vehicles to pray for their safe journey.

Additional Information ​​

• Banna is an honorary token of respect used for Rajputs.
• The motorcycle is Royal Enfield Bullet with number plate RNJ 7773.
• It is believed that Om Banna helps distressed travellers.
• People offer flowers, liquor, coconut, red thread, and sweets.
• An everlasting flame is kept at the spot.

The correct answer is Kumbhalgarh Fort.

• Kumbhalgarh Fort is also called the great wall of India.

Key Points

• Kumbhalgarh Fort:
  • Kumbhalgarh Fort is located in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan.
  • Built by Rana Kumbha from the Sisodia Rajput dynasty.
  • Longwall of the 36-kilometre length makes it the great wall of India.
  • A special attraction in the fort is the Lakhola tank, Ganesh temple, Parsvanatha temple, etc.
  • Kumbhalgarh is well known as the birthplace of Maharana Pratap.

Additional Information

• Chittor Fort:
  • Chittor Fort is located in the Chittor district of Rajasthan.
  • This fort was the capital of the Mewar Kingdom.
  • Chittor Fort is the largest fort in India by area.
  • Situated on the bank of Berach river (Banas River tributary).
  • Chittor fort has a total of seven gates and the main gate named the Ram Pol.
• Ranthambore Fort:
  • Ranthambore Fort is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan.
  • Fort was held by the Chauhans until the 13th century till the Delhi Sultanate captured it.
  • Ranthambore Fort lies within the Ranthambore National Park.
  • There are three Hindu temples dedicated to Ganesha, Shiva, and Ramlalaji temple inside the fort.
  • Ranthambore is also famous for its tiger conservation park(tiger reserve of Rajasthan).
• Amer Fort:  
  • Amer Fort is located in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan.
  • Fort originally was built by the Meenas and later it was ruled by Raja Man Singh I.
  • It consists of the Diwan-e-Aam means "Hall of general Public", the Diwan-e-Khas means "Hall of Private Officials".
  • The special point of attraction is Sheesh Mahal and the Sukh Niwas designed to get cool winds artificially.
  • Palace, along with Jaigarh Fort, is located above the Cheel ka Teela means Hill of Eagles.

​Important Points 

• Six forts of Rajasthan, namely, Chittor Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ranthambore Fort, Amer Fort, Gagron, and Jaisalmer Fort, and were listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The correct answer is Algoza.

Key Points

• Wind Instruments
  • Algoza:
    • Algoza is the generic name for a set of double flutes.
    • Algoza is a flute made of bamboo tube.
  • Nad:
    • It is a vertical flute with a single long hollow tube, into which the player whistles, at the same time gurgling a song in his throat 
  • Shehnai:
    • Shehnai is made out of wood, with a double reed at one end and a metal or wooden flared bell at the other end.
    • It usually has between six and nine holes.

Additional Information

• String Instruments:
  • Sarangi: 
    • A multi-stringed instrument that is played by using a bow drawn across the strings and running of fingers on the strings.
    • Langas of Jaisalmer, Barmer and Jogis of Marwar use Sarangi.
  • Ektara: 
    • Iktara is generally played by Nath, Kalbelia saints.
    • It is a single string instrument, mounted on the belly of a gourd attached to a body made of bamboo.
  • Rawaj:
    • It is played by using nails and had 12 strings.
    • It is usually played by Raos and Bhats of Mewar.

The correct answer is Kalbelia.

• Kalbelia tribe is known for its profession of catching snakes.
• The largest number of the population of Kalbelias is in Pali district, then Ajmer, Chittorgarh and Udaipur district.

Key Points

• Traditionally, Kalbelia men carried cobras in cane baskets from door to door in villages while their women sang and danced and begged for alms.
• They revere the cobra and advocate the non-killing of the reptile. 
• Since the enactment of the Wildlife Act of 1972, the Kalbelias have been pushed out of their traditional profession of snake handling.

Additional Information

• Kalbelia dance, performed as a celebration, is an integral part of Kalbelia culture.
• Their dances and songs are a matter of pride and a marker of identity for the Kalbelias and they represent the creative adaptation of this community of snake charmers to changing socioeconomic conditions and their own role in rural Rajasthani society. 
•  In 2010, the Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan were declared a part of its Intangible Heritage List by the UNESCO.

The correct answer is Nihalchand.

Key Points

• He was an Indian artist who produced some great Rajput paintings.
• Most of the Kishangarh paintings are believed to be done by him.
• He was the chief painter during the reign of Savant Singh.
• He is known for his idealized depiction of the female form called Bani Thani.

Additional Information