Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B.

The below table has correctly matched the following:

​​Additional Information

• Camel Fair
  • ​Every year the famous Camel Fair is organized in Pushkar city of Rajasthan.
  • The celebration goes on for 5 long days.
  • The Fair is generally organized in October or November.
  • The special attraction of the fair is the challenging Camel Race.
  • Other famous events include tug of war between teams and also competition for the longest moustache.
  • Locally called Kartik ka Mela or Pushkar ka Mela.
  • The Fair takes place on the bank of Pushkar Lake which is also an important pilgrimage site.
• Teej Festival
  • ​Teej is a famous festival widely celebrated in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan.
  • Teej is also celebrated in other states of India(Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Chhatisgarh, etc.).
  • Teej festival is celebrated in July or August.
  • Festival is named after insects 'Teej' and women offer food to them so they don't come out of their homes.
  • Festival celebrated by women to celebrate a happy union of marriage and fasting to pray to Lord Shiva and Parvati.
  • Women engaging in fun activities like singing, dancing, and a swing ride under the tree. 
• Desert Festival
  • ​Every year the Desert Festival is organized in Sam Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer Desert.
  • The celebration goes on for 3 long days.
  • The Festival is generally organized in February.
  • Desert festival is organized by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Authority.
  • The Festival is a complete fusion of music dance and Mr Desert competition.
• BrajHoli
  • ​Every year BrajHoli is celebrated in the Braj region of Rajasthan(Bharatpur).
  • Celebrated in March and a few days before Holi.
  • The special attraction of the festival is the Rass Leela dance by local people.
  • The dance depicts the love story of Radha-Krishna.
  • People also consume bhang and thandai as popular drinks.
  • The Festival is full of cultural activities and colourful events.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e Jodhpur.

• The Mahavira Jain temple is built in Osian of Jodhpur District, Rajasthan.
  • The temple is an important pilgrimage of the Oswal Jain community.
  • The temple is visited by both Jain and Hindu.
  •  It was built during the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty by King Vatsaraja in 783 AD.
  • The Jain temple is dedicated to Mahavira and belongs to the Svetambara sect of Jainism.
• Some of the other Jain Temples in Rajasthan are:
• Dilwara temples, Mount Abu
• Mirpur Jain Temple, Sirohi
• Sanghiji Temple, Sanganer
• Ranakpur JainTemple, Ranakpur
• Nakoda Jain Temple, Barmer
• Lodurva Jain Temple, Jaisalmer
• Soniji Ki Nasiyan, Ajmer

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.

The correct answer is Teja Ji.

• Tejaji got injured in Sursura village to save the cows of Lachha Gurjari and died due to a snake bite.
  • The snake is worshiped as the protector deity.
  • Tejaji is called the deity of 'Kala Bala'.

Key Points

• Teja Ji:
  • He was born in 1074 AD in Kharnal, Nagaur.
  • His father's name was Tahad.
  • His mother's name was Raj Kunwari.
  • His wife's name was Pamel de.
  • He is also known as snake's god/ Kala-Bala's god/ dholya veer.
  • His horse's name was leelan (singari).
  • Tejaji’s major Thaan is located at Sursura, Beawar, Saindaria & Bhanwata in the Ajmer district.
  • His song is tejater.
  • His favourite devotee is known as ghodla.
  • Parbatsar, Nagaur cattle fair is organized from Bhadra Shukla Dashmi to Poornima.

Additional Information

• Ramdev Ji-
  • He was contemporary to Mallinath Ji.
  • He killed demon Bhairav in his childhood.
  • He is also known as Communal harmony's folk god/ Peer's peer/ Runecha ra Dhani/ Ramsapeer.
  • His temple is situated in Runecha, Jaisalmer
• Pabu Ji-
  • He is known as camels god/ plague protector god/ incarnate of Laxman Ji.
  • He is the adorable god of the Raika/ Raibari caste.
  • His temple is situated in kolumand, Jodhpur.
• Goga Ji-
  • He is also known as Jaharpeer.
  • Sheershmedi is related to him, where his Head Fall after his death.
    • It is situated in Dadreva, Churu.
  • Gogamedi is also known as Dhurmedi.
    • It is situated in Nohar, Hanumangarh.

The correct answer is Bhadrapad.

Key Points

• In Bhadrapad Hindu month, Teja Deshmi is celebrated.
• Teja Dashmi is an important religious festival that is celebrated in Rajasthan.
  • It usually falls in the month of Bhadrapad Shukla Dashmi the Hindu calendar, which can be either in August or September in the Gregorian calendar.
  • In the year 2020, Teja Dashmi was celebrated on 28th August, Friday.

Additional Information 

• Legend has it that Tejaji died while protecting a herd of cattle from hunters.
  • The only part of his body that was not damaged in the fight was his tongue. While he lay dying, he allowed a snake to bite his tongue.
  • The snake bestowed on him the blessing that anyone who sought the blessings of Tejaji would never die from a snakebite.
  • This blessing would also be bestowed on those who prayed for the health of their livestock if they were bitten by a snake.
  • The people of Rajasthan revere Tejaji to this day by observing Teja Dashmi.