Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Choga

• The Choga is a garment worn on top of Angrakha by the persons of the rich class.
• The Choga of Tanzeb and jamdani is worn in summer.
• Jama, a garment worn up to the knees during marriage or war, is called "Jama".
• "Patka" is a garment worn around the waist from which the sword was hung.
• "Birjas" was a garment worn by the British from the feet to the knees.

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 Bundi style. Key Points

• Bundi school is an important school for the Rajasthani style of miniature paintings.
  • It lasted from the 17th to the 19th century.
  • This school of painting focused on hunting, festivals, a life of nobles, animals, birds, lovers, and scenes from Lord Krishna's life.
  • This school has a close association with the Mughal style.
  • The Chitrashala, which is also known as the Ummed Mahal, is a part of the Garh Palace. It was built in the 18th Century and forms a set of rooms on an elevated podium above the garden courtyard
  •  The walls, ceiling of this palace are completely covered with paintings of the Bundi school which are still in very good condition.
  • One of the earliest examples of the Bundi Paintings is the Chunar Ragamala painted in 1561.

Additional Information

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 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.