Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Panihari.

Key Points

• Panihari
  • Panihari song composed by Rajasthani women.
  • This folk is sung when women find difficulty in finding water in arid areas like deserts.
  • Panihari praises water and rain highlighting its importance.
  • Song describes the joy of rivers, rains, and water.
  • In the villages of beautiful mud houses in the Thar Desert.
  • The Thar desert is the largest desert of India also called the Great Indian Desert. 

Additional Information

• Pabuji Ki Phad​:
  • Pabuji Ki Phad​ is the folk music of Rajasthan.
  • Pabuji is worshipped as the deity of the desert.
  • Phad means long screen made of cloth with heroic stories of Pabuji.
  • Bhopas of Pabusar narrates the story to the community singing folk of Pabuji.
  • Pabuji the great folk hero of 14th century AD.
• Pandavani:
  • Folk music of Chhattisgarh.
  • Folk music is based on the epic Mahabharata.
  • Pandavani is sung by women narrating the story of Pandava.
  • Bhima is the main hero of the story.
  • Teejan Bai is the most famous singer of this style.
• Maand
  • ​Maand is the folk music of Rajasthan.
  • Maand folks are songs describing the glory of Rajput rulers.
  • Thumri or Ghazal are considered close to Maand.
  • Famous song Kesariya Balam is in Maand style.

The correct answer is Eloji.

Key Points

• Eloji:
  • In Marwar, he is also known as the unique folk deity of Chhedchhad.
  • There is a belief about them in Marwar that they are able to give a bride to the unmarried, happy life to the newly married couple and children to the infertile women. Whereas he himself remained a bachelor throughout his life.
  • He was the brother-in-law of King Hiranya Kashyapa.
  • He is worshipped on the occasion of Holi in Marwar.
  • He was Holika's lover.
  • His statue is life-size naked.

Additional Information

• Rup Nath Ji-
  • He was the son of the famous folk god Budho Ji.
  • He took revenge on his father and uncle's death by killing Jindrav Khinchi.
  • His Head seats are Kolu Mand (Jodhpur) and Simbhudhada (Bikaner).
  • He is known as Balak Nath in Himachal Pradesh.
• Panraj Ji-
  • He was born in a Kshatriya family in Jaisalmer
  • He sacrificed his life for the Ilife-saving of cows.
• Alam Ji-
  • His original name was Jaitmal Rathore.
  • His temple is situated in the Malani area of Barmer.
  • The place where he worshiped is known as Alam Ji's Dhora

The correct answer is Embroidery.

Key Points

• Chundari embroidery work is practised in Kota and Baran districts of Rajasthan.
  • The traditional Rajasthani Embroidery work was done on cotton, silk or velvet with a variety of fine stitches.
  • Court embroidery is practised in the princely cities of Jaipur (the capital and largest city) and Jodhpur.

Additional Information

• The main types of embroideries are:
  • Mochi Bharat
  • Heer Bharat
  • Appliqué work
  • Beadwork.

The correct answer is Kesariya Kunwar Ji.

• Kesariya Kunwar Ji:
  • He was son of Goga Ji.
  • He was born in dadreva, Churu.
  • A white flag is hoisted in his religious place. 
  • His bhopa do remdeies for snake bitten person.
  • His thaan is situated under the khejari tree.

Additional Information

• Rup Nath Ji:
  • He was the Son of the famous folk god Budho Ji.
  • He took revenge on his father and uncle's death by killing Jindrav Khinchi.
  • His head seats are Kolu Mand (Jodhpur) and Simbhudhada (Bikaner).
  • He is known as Balak Nath in Himachal Pradesh.
• Panraj Ji:
  • He is also known as the Cow Saviour.
  • He was born in a Kshatriya family in Jaisalmer
  • He sacrificed his life for the Ilife-saving of cows.
• Fatta Ji:
  • He was born in Santhu, Jalore.
  • He fought a battle with robbers who attacked his village.
  • His temple is situated in Santhu.

1 and 2 only are NOT correct.

• Marwar Painting school was not the under influence of the Mughal style.
• Bikaner Painting school was under the influence of the Mughal style. Hence statement 1 and 2 are incorrect.
• The theme of the tiger hunt is very popular at Kota School. Hence statement 3 is correct. 

Key Points

• Marwar Painting
  • Not Influenced by the Mughal style.
  • The colours are bright and contrasting.
  • Black colour text in the painting on a shining yellow background.
  • Example-Saraswati Bhandar.

• Bikaner Painting
  • Influenced by the Mughal style.
  • The theme of the court scene and religion.
  • Mughal artists were given patronage by the Bikaner court.
  • Some elements of Deccan style.
  • Example- Painted scenes from the Ragmala, Bhagavata Purana, and Rasa Lila.