Question Discussion & Solution

Vijay Singh - Deogarh is NOT correctly matched.

Key Points

• Deogarh painting: Mewar was the first class residence of the princely state which was given to Chunda.
  • This painting started during the time of Samant Dwarkadas Chundawat.
  • At this time Mewar was Maharana Jai ​​Singh (son of Raj Singh).
  • Main Paintings- Murals of Moti Mahal, Murals of Ajara's Ovari.
  • More use of green-yellow colors.
  • Shridhar Andhare gave encouragement to Deogarh's painting.
  • Main painter:- Kavala, Chaukha, Baijnath
  • In this painting, there is a coordination of Mewar, Marwar, Dhundar painting.​

Additional Information

• Anoop Singh - Bikaner:
  • ​Anup Singh was born in S. 1665, A.D. Maharaja Anup Singh was the son of Maharaja Karan Singh. He was known for his bravery and literary tastes.
• Raj Singh I - Nathdwara:
  • ​Raj Singh I, was the Maharana of Mewar Kingdom.
  • Raj Singh protested against the Jizya tax levied by Aurangzeb.
  • Raj Singh I belongs to the Sisodias of the Mewar dynasty.
• Sawant Singh - Kishangarh:
  • Sawant Singh was a follower of the Vallabh sect who changed his name to Nagridas.
  • His time was the golden age of Kishangarh painting.
  • At this time more pictures related to Lord Shri Krishna were created.
  • Main painter - Mordhwaj Nihalchand
  • Mordhwaj Nihalchand had made more pictures of Radha Krishna.
  • Sawant Singh's girlfriend Rasika Bihari was portrayed as Radha.
  • Made a personal portrait of Rasik Bihari named Bani-Thani.
  • Eric Dixon has called Bani-Thani the Monalisa of India.

The correct answer is Only 1 and 4. 

• Shakhambri Mata: 
  • Her temple is situated in Sambhar, Jaipur.
  • She is Kuldevi of Chauhan dynasty. 
• Karni Mata:
  • She is widely known as the goddess of the mouse. 
  • She is Kuldevi of Rathore dynasty of Bikaner. 
  • Her temple is situated in Deshnok, Bikaner.
  • The priest in the temple belongs to Charan caste. 
  • It is widely believed that with the blessings of Karni Mata, Rao Bika of Bikaner was able to establish his rule.

Additional Information

• Sachiya Mata:
  • Her temple is situated in Osian, Jodhpur.
  • She is Kuldevi of Oswal community.
  • There is an idol of black stones in the temple. 
• Tripura Sundari:
  • Her temple is situated in Talwada, Banswara.
  • She is known as Kuldevi of Solanki king Sidhraj Jaisingh of Gujarat. 
  • In Navratri, a fair is held here.

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.  

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

• Blue Pottery:
  • Blue Pottery originated by Mongol artisans who combined Chinese glazing technology with Persian decorative arts.
  • In Rajasthan, Jaipur is famous for this art.
  • It was started in Rajasthan during Raja Man Singh I.
  • Post-Independence redeveloped through efforts of Kripal Singh Shekhawat.
    • His efforts were recognized by GOI and received Padam Shri (1974).
• Usta Art:
  • Golden Meenakari work on Camel leather is known as Usta Art.
  • The art was developed by Padam Shri Hissayamuddin Usta from Bikaner.
  • Camel hide training Center in Bikaner is an institution for Usta Art.

The correct answer is Marwadi.

• Marwadi:
  • This is the standard form of the Rajasthani language, which is called the Marubhasha of Rajasthan.
  • Most of the literature is written in this language.
  • The language is most spoken in the western Rajasthan.

Additional Information

• Dhundhari:
  • It is the most spoken in eastern Rajasthan.
  • The literature of Saint Dadu is written in this language.
• Mevati:
  • This language is spoken in Alwar and Bharatpur.
  • Mewati dialect works to coordinate between Western Hindi and Rajasthani.
• Malvi:
  • This language is spoken in areas adjoining Jhalawar, Chittorgarh, Pratapgarh, and Banswara in Madhya Pradesh.
  • Sondwadi, Patvi, Ratlami, Umtwadi, etc. are sub-dialects of Malwa.