Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is a Musical Instrument.

Key Points

The Kamaicha:

• It is a bowed lute played by the Manganiars of west Rajasthan.
• The whole instrument is one piece of wood, the spherical bowl extending into a neck and fingerboard; the resonator is covered with leather and the upper portion with wood.
• There are four main strings and a number of subsidiary ones passing over a thin bridge.
• It links the sub-continent to Western Asia and Africa and is considered by some scholars to be the oldest instrument, with the exception of the Ravana Hatta or Ravana Hasta Veena.

The correct answer is Jhanjh.

• The Jhanjh musical instrument is used to play in Kachchi Godi dance.
  • The Jhanjh is a rhythmic instrument that falls in the group of metal clappers and it is made of brass or bronze metal.

Key Points

• Kachhi Ghodi dance is a folk dance that originated from the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan state.
  • It is a dance performed on the wooden dummy horses.
  • In Rajasthan, it is performed by Potters, Kamdholi, Sarghara, Bhambi, and Bavi communities. 
    • This dance is the main source for them to earn their livelihood.
  • It is also performed with the same name in other parts of India, including Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Additional Information

• Kamayacha:
  • ​Kamayacha is an extremely elegant instrument of the professional singing community of Mangniars all over Marwar.
  • It has a large circular belly covered with parchment, a peg system, and a fingerboard.
• Alghoza:
  • ​Alghoza is a paired woodwind instrument. It is traditionally used by Baloch, Saraiki, Sindhi, Kutchi, Punjabi, and Rajasthani folk musicians.
  • It consists of two joined beak flutes, one for melody, the second for the drone.
• Surnai:
  • Suranai is a wind instrument made of wood and metal.
  • This religious instrument is found in Himachal Pradesh. 

The correct answer is Mallinathji.

Key Points

• This cattle fair is held in the Barmer district of the Rajasthan.
• Tilwara fair is organized in the memory of the brave warrior Rawal Mallinath.
• On the auspicious occasion of Malinath ascended the throne in Vikram Samvat 1731, a huge ceremony was organized in which thousands of people from far and wide attended.
• Before returning, these people exchanged bulls, camels, horses and chariots for their rides and this fair originated from here.
• The Animal Husbandry Department took control of this fair in 1958.
• This fair is held annually from Chaitra Budi Gyaras to Chaitra Sudi Gyaras in Barmer.
• Of the Tilvadha village, Luni river looks at the cattle fair bulls of sanchore and horses of Malani breed.

Additional Information

• Tilwara is a village in Pachpadra tehsil of Barmer district of Rajasthan.
  • It is situated on the Luni River.
  • It is historically known as Khedgarh.
  • Tilwara is also an archaeological site from where evidence of the Mesolithic culture has been excavated.

The correct answer is Tilka

• The dhoti worn by the Bhil tribe from the waist to the knees is called "Thephara or Dhepada".
• Clothing worn in the upper part of the body of men is called "Anghrakhi or Bughtari".
• The turban of Bhil tribal men is called "Potya".
• "Tilaka" is a garment worn "below the knees" by Muslim women.
• In the cold winter, the clothes worn by men are called "Atamsukh".

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.