Question Discussion & Solution

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.

The correct answer is Bhadrapad.

Key Points

• In Bhadrapad Hindu month, Teja Deshmi is celebrated.
• Teja Dashmi is an important religious festival that is celebrated in Rajasthan.
  • It usually falls in the month of Bhadrapad Shukla Dashmi the Hindu calendar, which can be either in August or September in the Gregorian calendar.
  • In the year 2020, Teja Dashmi was celebrated on 28th August, Friday.

Additional Information 

• Legend has it that Tejaji died while protecting a herd of cattle from hunters.
  • The only part of his body that was not damaged in the fight was his tongue. While he lay dying, he allowed a snake to bite his tongue.
  • The snake bestowed on him the blessing that anyone who sought the blessings of Tejaji would never die from a snakebite.
  • This blessing would also be bestowed on those who prayed for the health of their livestock if they were bitten by a snake.
  • The people of Rajasthan revere Tejaji to this day by observing Teja Dashmi.

The correct answer is A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III.

Additional Information

• Kanhad-de-Parabandha:
  • Kanhad-de-Prabandhan is a historical work highlighting the history of Rajasthan.
  • The author of this work was the poet Padmanabha.
  • This famous work describes the invasion of the Sultan of Khilji dynasty Alauddin Khilji on Jalore and the valour of Jalore king Kanhadde.
  • It also describes the love story  of Prince 'Virbhade' and Sultan Khilji's daughter 'Firoza',
  • The immediate social and cultural depiction is also presented in this work. 
• Prithviraj Vijay:
  • It was written by Jayanayak.
  • It is a Sanskrit language text.
  • He wrote it while living in Pushkar, Ajmer.
• Hammir Mahakavya
  • It describes Ranthambore state and Hammirdev Chauhan.
  • This book mentions the attack on Ranthambore by the Sultan of Delhi Alauddin Khilji.
  • As a result of a terrible war, the women of Ranthambore were burnt in the pyre for the sake of religion.
  • Rana Hammir died in battle.
• Hammir Hatha:
  • It was written by poet Chandrashekhar.
  • He was born in Fatehpur in Muzmadabad district in 1855.
  • Chandrashekhar served Jodhpur King Maharaj Mansingh for 6 years.
  • His Hammir Hatha Pramabdhakavya is considered to be an age-old creation of the heroic period of history.

The correct answer is Karthik.

• Chandrabhaga Festival:
  • Organized in the Kartik month (October/November) according to the Hindu calendar, the Chandrabhaga Fair is a prominent fair of Rajasthan.
  • This fair is held in the heritage town of Jhalrapatan, situated 6 km away from Jhalawar, in Rajasthan.
  • The Chandrabhaga Fair adds to the spiritual charm of this 'City of Bells' and makes this place an ideal site for a heavenly experience.

Key Points

• The Chandrabhaga Fair is renowned for its huge cattle fair which is organized on the last day of the Kartik month.
• The cattle fair is similar to the world-famous Pushkar Mela and it allows traders from all over the country to sell their livestock.
• The fair also offers visitors the chance to interact with the locals and familiarize themselves with the rituals and customs of this region.
• The other major attractions of this fair are its mesmerizing folk music performances and colourful traditional Rajasthani arts and crafts. 

The correct answer is Pabu Ji.

Key Points

• Pabu Ji-
  • Born - 1239 AD, in Rathore dynasty.
  • Father - Dhandhal Ji Rathore
  • Mother - Kamla De
  • Wife - Phulam De
  • Horse - Kesar Kalami.
  • He is known as camel's god/ plague protector god/ incarnate of Laxman Ji.
  • He is the adorable god of the Raika/ Raibari caste.
  • Rawanhattha instrument is used for reading Pabu Ji's Phad.
  • Pabu Prakash written by Asiya Mod Ji gives information about Pabu Ji's life.
  • His followers take three and a half turns on the occasion of marriage.
  • His temple is situated in kolumand, Jodhpur.
  • On Chaitra Amavasya, a fair is organized there.

Additional Information

• Ramdev Ji-
  • He was contemporary to Mallinath Ji.
  • He killed demon Bhairav in his childhood.
  • He is also known as Communal harmony's folk god/ Peer's peer/ Runecha a Dhani/ Ramsapeer.
  • His temple is situated in Runecha, Jaisalmer
• Teja Ji-
  • He is also known as snake's god/ Kala-Bala's god/ dholya veer.
  • His horse's name was leelan (singari).
  • His major Thaan is located at Sursura, Beawar, Saindaria & Bhanwata in the Ajmer district.
• Goga Ji-
  • He is also known as Jaharpeer.
  • Sheershmedi is related to him, where his Head Fall after his death.
    • It is situated in Dadreva, Churu.
  • Gogamedi is also known as Dhurmedi.
    • It is situated in Nohar, Hanumangarh.