Question Discussion & Solution

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 4 only.

• Surani, Algoja, and Nagfani are the Aerophone instrument.
• Kamaycha comes under the string category.

Key Points

• Stringed
  • Kamaycha:
    • It is played by the Manganiyar caste.
    • The large circular belly of the Kamaycha is covered with parchment, a peg system, and a fingerboard.
    • The Kamaycha is also incorporated with 27 sympathetic strings that are made of steel and played with a curved bow made of horse tail hair.
• Aerophone
  • Nagfani:
    • It is used by monk, saints and in the temple.
    • This is a brass tube in a serpent-like shape with a hole in its end.
  • Algoja:
    • It is used by Meena and Alwar, Kota, Ajmer's Gurjar and Dhakad.
    • It has two flutes of with four holes in it.
    • It is played simultaneously in the mouth.
  • Surnai:
    • It is played by Dholi, Langa and Manganiyar caste on marriage and auspicious occasions.
    • It is made from Date trees’ wood.
    • It is the second form of Sahnai.
    • Pepe khan manganiyar is famous for it.

Key Points

• Bhapang is mainly played by Jogi's of the Alwar region.
  • Bhapang is a rare single-stringed percussion instrument affectionately known as a 'talking drum'.
  • It is known as a Chongar in Maharashtra, Apang in Gujarat, and Tumba in Punjab.

Additional Information

• Mand singing style
  • In ancient times, the Jaisalmer region was called Mand and the folk singing style developed here is called Mand singing style.
  • Main Song - Kesariya Balam
  • Main cast - 
    • Allah Jilai Bai - Bikaner 
    • Gawri Bai - Bikaner
    • Gawri Bai - Pali
    • Mangi Bai - Udaipur
    • Jamila Bano - Jodhpur
    • Banno Begum - Jaipur
• Manganiyar Folk Singing Style
  • The singing style developed by the Manganiyar caste in the Jaisalmer Barmer region is called Manganiyar. 
  • Main cast - 
    • Sakar Khan
    • Saddiq Khan 
  • Main instrument - Kamaicha , Khadtal

The correct answer is Neither 1 and 2.

• Jaipur and Ahmedabad are two heritage cities in UNESCO heritage sites of India.
• Rajasthan has six forts in UNESCO heritage sites of India.
• Hence the correct answer is Neither 1 and 2.

Key Points

UNESCO Heritage sites in Rajasthan

Important Points

• Six forts from Rajasthan in UNESCO heritage sites.
• Total 8 UNESCO sites and one city from Rajasthan.
• Jaipur and Ahmedabad are the only two cities in UNESCO heritage from India.
• About UNESCO
  • UNESCO is is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
  • UNESCO stands for "The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization".
  • UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France.

The correct answer is Sheikh Hamiduddin.

• Dargah of Sufi Saint Hamiduddin Chisti Faruqui Nagauri is located in Nagaur.
  • He was one of the chief disciples of Khwaja Moinuddin.

Additional Information

• Nagaur is also the birthplace of Saint Poetess Meera Bai and Abul Fazal.
  • This city was known as Jangladesh in the Mahabharata era.
  • Its fort stands testament to the great battles and rulers who fought them.
  • This town was granted to Raja Amar Singh Rathore by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
  • It is an area with a forest belt of thorn scrubs that circles the Thar Desert.