Question Discussion & Solution

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 I-d, II-c, III-b, IV-a.

Key Points

• Kolayat:
  • It is located in Bikaner.
  • This is a natural lake, where the Kapil Muni fair is held every year on the Kartik Purnima.
  • The lake is located on National Highway 15.
  •  It is also known as the 'Beautiful garden of the arid desert'. 
• Deeg:
  • Deeg is the ancient capital of Bharatpur.
  • This town is famous for its magnificent water palaces.
  • Prominent among them are Suraj Bhawan, Gopal Bhawan, Nand Bhawan, Haridev Bhawan, Krishi Bhavan, etc.
  • Dig is called the city of Water Palaces.
• Soni Ji ki nasiyan:
  • Soni Ji ki nasiyan temple is located in Ajmer.
  • It was built by Seth Moolchand Ji Soni.
  • It is a famous temple of the Jain community.
  • In this, the idol of the first Jain Tirthankara Adinath Lord and the composition of the Samavasaran is the main attraction.
• Pandupol:
  • Pandupol Hanuman Ji's temple is located in Alwar.
  • Here, the temple has a statue of Hanuman Ji in the sleeping posture.
  • It is located in the Sariska Tiger Reserve.

The correct answer is Ears.

Key Points

• 'Toti' ornament is worn on ears.
  • It is a small gold ring worn in the centre of one ear.
  • This ornament is worn by women of the Jat and Meghwal caste.
  • Toti-Durgala ornament consists of a flat curved piece of silver or gold, shaped like a parrot.
  • It has a central projection with a red or green stone embedded in it.
  • All its edges have small size of triangular protrusions.

The correct answer is Teja Ji.

• Tejaji got injured in Sursura village to save the cows of Lachha Gurjari and died due to a snake bite.
  • The snake is worshiped as the protector deity.
  • Tejaji is called the deity of 'Kala Bala'.

Key Points

• Teja Ji:
  • He was born in 1074 AD in Kharnal, Nagaur.
  • His father's name was Tahad.
  • His mother's name was Raj Kunwari.
  • His wife's name was Pamel de.
  • He is also known as snake's god/ Kala-Bala's god/ dholya veer.
  • His horse's name was leelan (singari).
  • Tejaji’s major Thaan is located at Sursura, Beawar, Saindaria & Bhanwata in the Ajmer district.
  • His song is tejater.
  • His favourite devotee is known as ghodla.
  • Parbatsar, Nagaur cattle fair is organized from Bhadra Shukla Dashmi to Poornima.

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 ra Dhani/ Ramsapeer.
  • His temple is situated in Runecha, Jaisalmer
• Pabu Ji-
  • He is known as camels god/ plague protector god/ incarnate of Laxman Ji.
  • He is the adorable god of the Raika/ Raibari caste.
  • His temple is situated in kolumand, Jodhpur.
• 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.

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.