Question Discussion & Solution

The correct option is the Kachchhi Ghodi dance.

• Kachchhi Ghodi dance is an Indian folk dance that originated in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan.
• The dancers move to the rhythm of flute music and the beats of dhol drums.
• Singers narrate the mock fights with stories of the exploits of Bhanwariya bandits, the Rajasthani equivalent of Robin Hood.
• It is famous not only in Rajasthan but also in other parts of India such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, etc.

Key Points

• Kachchhi Ghodi dance:
  • The dancers ride on simulated horses.
  • It is performed both socially and commercially. 
  • This dance is also performed to entertain the groom's side wedding and on other joyous occasions.
  • These dancers operate on the rhythm of swords and flutes.
  • The dancer often races a mock horse on a fake horse.  
  • In this dance, four dancers stand on one side and four on the other side.
  • When they run on fake horses back and forth, it seems as if the flowers are opening and closing.

The correct answer is Mud Toy.

Key Points

• The 'Boo' village of Nagpur was famous for the toy of mud.
  •  Artists mix dung in a quarter of the proportion with clay and beat it on the ground, then they have their hands on it, making various shapes with very simple tools.
  • It is also famous for the bouquet, pot plant, and artwork of animals and birds.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Jalandharnath Ji.

Key Points

•  Tallinath Ji:
  • He was the son of Veeram Dev ( Rav Maldev's brother of Shergarh thikana).
  • His original name was Gang Dev Rathore.
  • His master's name was Jalandharnath Ji.
  • He was a nature lover.
  • His sacred peeth is Panchmukhi hill in Jalore.
  • In Jalore, he was known as Auran.
  • When a person is bitten by a poisonous creature, taken to baba’s place & the thread is tied.

Additional Information

• Balinath Ji was the master of Harbu Ji.
• Bhairavnath Ji was the master of Kalla Ji.

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 Algoza.

Key Points

• Wind Instruments
  • Algoza:
    • Algoza is the generic name for a set of double flutes.
    • Algoza is a flute made of bamboo tube.
  • Nad:
    • It is a vertical flute with a single long hollow tube, into which the player whistles, at the same time gurgling a song in his throat 
  • Shehnai:
    • Shehnai is made out of wood, with a double reed at one end and a metal or wooden flared bell at the other end.
    • It usually has between six and nine holes.

Additional Information

• String Instruments:
  • Sarangi: 
    • A multi-stringed instrument that is played by using a bow drawn across the strings and running of fingers on the strings.
    • Langas of Jaisalmer, Barmer and Jogis of Marwar use Sarangi.
  • Ektara: 
    • Iktara is generally played by Nath, Kalbelia saints.
    • It is a single string instrument, mounted on the belly of a gourd attached to a body made of bamboo.
  • Rawaj:
    • It is played by using nails and had 12 strings.
    • It is usually played by Raos and Bhats of Mewar.