Question Discussion & Solution

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 Ghevar Mata (घेवर माता).

Key Points

• Ghevar Mata
  • Her temple is situated in Rajsamand.
  • Her temple is built on Rajsamand lake's palace.
  • She kept the foundation of the Rajsamand lake.
  • Ghevar Mata is the only folk goddess who Sati without her husband.

Additional Information

• Baan Mata:
  • Her main temple is situated in Nagda.
  • Her temple is also situated in Chittorgarh.
  • Her temple is situated in Kelwara, Udaipur.
  • She is Kuldevi of the Guhil and the Sisodia dynasty.
• Rathasan Mata:
  • She is also known as Rashtraseni Devi.
  • she was the Kuldevi of Harit rishi.
  • Her temple was built by Bappa Rawal nearby Ekling Ji temple in Nagda.
• Karni Mata:
  • She is known as the mouse's goddess.
  • Her favored goddess was Temra Ji.
  • She is also known as Awar Mata's incarnate.
  • She is the favored goddess of Bikaner's Rathore.
  • She is the Kuladevi of the Charan dynasty.

The correct answer is Bhil.

Key Points

• This dance is famous and performed mostly by all communities but is most famous in the Mewar and Marwar region of Rajasthan.
• Gair dance is performed by both men and women.
• It is performed on occasions like Holi and Janmashtami.
• Gair originated from Bhil dance.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Kartik.

• Kapil Muni fair is held in Kolayat in Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
• The original name of Kolayat is Kapilayatan which is named after Kapil Rishi. Kapil Muni is believed to have done 'austerity' here for the welfare of mankind.
• Kapil Muni's fair is held on Kartik Purnima in Kolayat. It is the largest fair in Bikaner district.
• There is a lake with 52 ghats which is covered with banyan trees all around. Here a temple dedicated to Kapil Muni is situated on the Kapil Muni Ghat in which a marble statue of this great saint is installed.
• People come here in large numbers to take a holy dip in the Kolayat lake throughout the year to free themselves from sins and salvation. However, bathing in the lake on Kartik Purnima is considered very auspicious. 
• The famous Maharishi Kapil and Kapilayatan lake are also mentioned in the Puranas.
• A religious fair is also organized at this place along with religious events. Buffalo, camels, horses and cattle are sold in this cattle fair. Certificates and prizes are given to the best animal breeders at the fair. 

The correct answer is Chuni.

• The Ornaments worn at teeth are as follows
  • Rakhan
  • Chonp
  • Mekh
• Chuni is worn at the Nose.

Additional Information

Other ornaments of Nose are as follows: