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 Both 1 and 2.

• Blue Pottery:
  • Blue Pottery originated by Mongol artisans who combined Chinese glazing technology with Persian decorative arts.
  • In Rajasthan, Jaipur is famous for this art.
  • It was started in Rajasthan during Raja Man Singh I.
  • Post-Independence redeveloped through efforts of Kripal Singh Shekhawat.
    • His efforts were recognized by GOI and received Padam Shri (1974).
• Usta Art:
  • Golden Meenakari work on Camel leather is known as Usta Art.
  • The art was developed by Padam Shri Hissayamuddin Usta from Bikaner.
  • Camel hide training Center in Bikaner is an institution for Usta Art.

The correct answer is 1 and 3.

Key Points

• Gawri dance is performed by Bhil people in Mewar region. Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • It starts on the first day of the dark half of the Bhadrapada month and continues for 40 days.
  • It is a drama-dance which go from village to village for a month.
  • In this, Gawari represents Goddess Parwat while Lord Shiva is called Puriya.
• Kalbelia Folk Dance:
  • Kalbelia dance is included in UNESCO’s  list of the  Cultural Heritage of Humanity from the year 2010. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
  • It is performed in the regions of Pali, Ajmer, Chittorgarh and Udaipur by the Women from Kalbelia community.
• Walar Folk Dance:
  • It is performed in the regions of Udaipur, Pindwara (Sirohi), Abu Road by Women from Garasia community. Hence statement 3 is correct.

The correct answer is Head.

• The ornament known as Seeshphool is worn on Head.

Additional Information

• Other ornaments worn by females on the head are as follows.
  • Rakhdi
  • Bore
  • Maimand
  • Tikada
• Ornaments worn by males on the head turban are as follows.
  • Malaband
  • Sarpench
  • Kalangi
  • Dhugdhugi

The correct answer is Goga Ji.

• Goga Ji was also known by snake's god / Jaharpeer / Gogapeer / incarnate of nagraj.

Key Points

• Goga Ji:
  • Born - Dadreva,Churu
  • Father - Jevar Ji
  • Mother - Bachhal
  • Wife - Kelamde
  • Master - Gorakhnath Ji
  • Sacred peeths - Gogamedi and Sheershmedi.
  • Firoz Saha ​Tughlaq built Gogamedi in Makabaranuma Shape.
    • Gogamedi is also known as Dhurmedi.
    • Bismillah Sign is written on its Main Gate.
    • Guru Gorakh Nath Austerity Site Naulab Park is also situated in it. 
  • Sheershmedi is related to Goga Ji, where Goga Ji's Head Fall after his death.
    • It is situated in Dadreva, Churu.
  • Goga Ji's Auldi is situated in Sanchore (Jalore).

Additional Information

• Pabu Ji is known as camel's god/plague protector god/ Laxman's incarnate.
• Ramdev Ji is also known as Ramsapeer.
• Kallaji is famous as “Lok Devta with four hands”.