Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Rani Sati Mata.

• Rani Sati Mata (Narayani Bai) is also known as Dadi Ji.

Key Points

• Rani Sati Temple​:
  • The birthplace of Rani Sati Mata is Mohan village Jhunjhunu.
  • Rani Sati Temple is in the Jhunjhunu district, in the state of Rajasthan.
  • It is the largest temple in India devoted to Rani Sati, a Rajasthani lady who lived sometime between the 13th and the 17th century and committed Sati (self-immolation) on her husband's death.

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 Pali.

• Bullet Baba temple is in the ​Pali district of Rajasthan.

Key Points

• This temple is also known as Om Banna, or, Bullet Baba temple.
• It is dedicated to a motorcycle (Royal Bullet) of Om Banna.
• Located on the Pali-Jodhpur highway, near Chotila village.
• This shrine is named after Om Banna (Om Singh Rathore) who met an accident.
• His bullet bike reappeared on the same spot two-three times from police custody.
• Hundreds of devotees come here every day with their vehicles to pray for their safe journey.

Additional Information ​​

• Banna is an honorary token of respect used for Rajputs.
• The motorcycle is Royal Enfield Bullet with number plate RNJ 7773.
• It is believed that Om Banna helps distressed travellers.
• People offer flowers, liquor, coconut, red thread, and sweets.
• An everlasting flame is kept at the spot.

The correct answer is The custom of giving virgin girls with dowry in their girl's wedding by King Maharaja and Jagirdars.

• Dawariya practice was one of the old practices practised in Rajasthan.
  • This practice was prevalent among the kings-maharajas and jagirdars.
  • In the Dawriya system, the king-maharaja and the jagirdar used to give virgins to their daughter's marriage with dowry, who lived in her service throughout her life.

The correct answer is Amer Fort.

• Shila Devi is the famous idol of Durga.
• Her temple is located in Amer Fort in Jaipur.
• It was built in 1580 AD by Maharaja Sawai Mansingh I.

Additional Information

• Towards the end of the sixteenth century, Maharaja Mansingh brought the statue of the goddess Shila Mata from the eastern part of Bengal.
• In the kingdom of Pratapaditya, Maharaja Mansingh was defeated by king Kedar.
• Humiliated and depressed, the Maharaja worshipped goddess Kali to please her and receive her blessings so as to change his defeat into victory.
• Kali appeared in a dream to bless him.
• The goddess also obtained a promise from the Maharaja that he would establish her shrine in his capital.
• The idol of the goddess was recovered from the sea in the form of a Shila (Slab) and it was brought to Amer when cleaned and washed, the present idol appeared. This is why the goddess is named Shila Mata.
• In the bright half of the month of Ashwin and Chaitra, the first nine days are held sacred for religious practices and ritualistic performances.