Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is "Mothde Ki Pagdi" 

• There is a tradition of wearing different types of turban on different occasions in Rajasthan.
• "Mothde Ki Pagdi" is worn on the occasion of the marriage ceremony.
• Lahariya turban of Jaipur is called "Rajshahi turban".
• Saffron turban is worn in wartime and white turban is worn at the time of mourning (in death).
• Turban is a special part of the traditional Rajasthani dress, it is commonly worn in rural areas of Rajasthan.
• To make the turban shiny and attractive, it used Sarpech, Balabandi, Latkan, etc.
• These turbans are mostly made of Tanjeb, Doria, and muslin.
• For a Rajasthani man, his turban is a symbol of his honor and self-respect.

The correct answer is Raja Sawant Singh Reign. 

Key Points

• Kishangarh style:
  • It was the 18th-century school of the Rajasthani style of Indian painting that arose in the princely state of Kishangarh.
  • In these paintings features of the men and women are drawn with pointed noses and chins, deeply curved eyes, and serpentine locks of hair.
  • Their action is frequently shown to occur in large panoramic landscapes.
  • The period of Raja Sawant Singh also popular as saint Nagridas can well be said to be the golden age of the Kishangarh style of paintings.
  • He himself was a great painter.
  • He had unshattering faith in the Vaishnav religion which made him an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna.

Additional Information

The correct answer is option 1 i.e Dadu Sect.

• The followers of Dadu Dayal were made Dadu Panth.
• His teacher name was Brahmanand who was the disciple of Kabir.
• The Dadu sect belong to Nirgun Bhakti stream.
• The main bench is located at Dadukhol, Cave on Bhairana hill in Naraina, where Dadu Dayal entered into Samadhi.
• Dadu Sect was classified into various branches:
  • Khalsa: Belong to acharya tradition of Garib Das ji
  • Virakta: Community of nomad disciples of Dadu
  • Sthandhari / Uttaradev: Followers of Dadu who left Rajasthan & preaching in north India.
  • Khakhi: Keep long hairs & apply ash on their body.
• Dadu Sect disciples were:
  • Sundardas
  • Rajjab Ji
  • Garib Das Ji

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 Bhadrapad Krishna Navami.

Key Points

• Goga Navami:
  • This day is designated to worship Lokdevta Gogaji. 
  • The fair is held at a place called 'Gogamede'.
  • It took place in the Hanumangarh district. 
  • It is a very popular fair. 
  • People worship Lok Devta, Gogaji. 
  • This fair is held on Bhadrapad Krishna Navami.

Additional Information

• Gogaji - Lok Devta:
  • He is als o known as 'Gogapir' and 'Goga Bappa'. 
  • He is considered the god of snakes. 
  • His vehicle is Blue Horse. 
  • He has been worship by both Hindus and Muslims.