Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Bagru.

Key Points

• The Bagru region in Rajasthan is known for the traditional art of printing bell-boots.
• Bagru is a small town in Rajasthan state, located 30 kilometers east of Jaipur city.
  • It is known for its legacy of printing fabrics in indigenous styles using locally available natural colours with wooden blocks known as ‘Bagru printing’.
  • Motifs used in Bagru prints are generally small in size and mainly include bel (creepers), buta and buti (floral motifs of different sizes) and jaal (floral net).

Important Points

• When Bagru printing started at that time common patterns printed by the local people were coriander (hara dhania), Chaubundi, Chakri and neem leaves.
  • Bagru printed clothes are used to produce a wide range of made-ups, garments and home furnishing articles.
  • Clothing mainly consists of fadat, lungi, angochha, tahmat, dhoti, saris, while items such as scraps, handkerchiefs and head gear are also made with exotic bagru prints.
  • Traditional Bagru prints were found mostly in cotton fabric but to meet the contemporary demands of the market sometimes cotton and silk blends are also being used for Bagru printing.

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 Kachchi Ghodi.

• In Rajasthan, the Kutchi Ghodi dance is performed only by men.
  • Only men dressed in dhoti-kurta and turban and riding an elaborately decorated dummy horse perform this dance, which is a symbol of chivalry and bravery.
  • Kutchi Ghodi is one of the most popular folk genres that depict the stories of the local bandits of the region through dance and music.
  • The rhythm of the dance is defined by flute music and drumming, and dancers typically enchant fights using swords to complement the rhythm.

Additional Information

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 These are the types of ornaments.

• Kandhora is an ornament worn at the wrist.
• Damana is an ornament worn at hands fingers.
• Takma is worn at the shoulder.
• Nevari is worn at the heel.

Additional Information