Art and Culture of Rajasthan Questions

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 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 These are the types of ornaments.

• Kandhora is an ornament worn at the wrist.
• Damana is an ornament worn at hands fingers.
• Takma is worn at the shoulder.
• Nevari is worn at the heel.

Additional Information

The correct answer is A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III.

Additional Information

• Kanhad-de-Parabandha:
  • Kanhad-de-Prabandhan is a historical work highlighting the history of Rajasthan.
  • The author of this work was the poet Padmanabha.
  • This famous work describes the invasion of the Sultan of Khilji dynasty Alauddin Khilji on Jalore and the valour of Jalore king Kanhadde.
  • It also describes the love story  of Prince 'Virbhade' and Sultan Khilji's daughter 'Firoza',
  • The immediate social and cultural depiction is also presented in this work. 
• Prithviraj Vijay:
  • It was written by Jayanayak.
  • It is a Sanskrit language text.
  • He wrote it while living in Pushkar, Ajmer.
• Hammir Mahakavya
  • It describes Ranthambore state and Hammirdev Chauhan.
  • This book mentions the attack on Ranthambore by the Sultan of Delhi Alauddin Khilji.
  • As a result of a terrible war, the women of Ranthambore were burnt in the pyre for the sake of religion.
  • Rana Hammir died in battle.
• Hammir Hatha:
  • It was written by poet Chandrashekhar.
  • He was born in Fatehpur in Muzmadabad district in 1855.
  • Chandrashekhar served Jodhpur King Maharaj Mansingh for 6 years.
  • His Hammir Hatha Pramabdhakavya is considered to be an age-old creation of the heroic period of history.

The correct answer is Nath Panth.

• Mahamandir in Jodhpur is the main seat of Nath Panth.
  • The main deity inside the temple is of Lord Shiva.
  • Constructed in 1812.

Key Points

• Mahamandir Temple is supported by 84 pillars.
• It is adorned with:-
  • intricate stone carvings
  • exhibiting yogic postures
  • frescoes and other artwork
• Its premises boasts of various pre-historic shrines and houses adorned with brilliant stone works.

Additional Information

• Mahamandir boasts of various pre-historic shrines and houses adorned with brilliant stone works.
• The walls of the temple are studded with ancient motifs which enhance the beauty of the huge temple.
• The architectural sculptures of the temple are quite incomparable. It depicts the skilled craftsmanship of the people of Rajasthan.

The correct answer is Abbas Khan Sarwani.

• The Tarikh-i-Sher Shahi tells us about the history of Sher Shah.
• It is dated around 1580 CE.
• It is compiled by Abbas Khan Sarwani
  • He was a Waqia-Navis under Emperor Akbar.
  • It provides detailed documentation about Sher Shah's administration.

Additional Information

• Khulasat-ut-Tawarikh was wriiten by Sujan Rai Khatri.
  • It is in the Persian language.
• Futuhat-i-Alamgiri was written by Ishwardas Nagar.
• Siyar-ul-Mutakhkherin is a historical work by Sayyid Ghulam Husain Tabatabai.

The correct answer is 1 and 3.

Key Points

• Gawri dance is performed by Bhil people in Mewar region. Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • It starts on the first day of the dark half of the Bhadrapada month and continues for 40 days.
  • It is a drama-dance which go from village to village for a month.
  • In this, Gawari represents Goddess Parwat while Lord Shiva is called Puriya.
• Kalbelia Folk Dance:
  • Kalbelia dance is included in UNESCO’s  list of the  Cultural Heritage of Humanity from the year 2010. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
  • It is performed in the regions of Pali, Ajmer, Chittorgarh and Udaipur by the Women from Kalbelia community.
• Walar Folk Dance:
  • It is performed in the regions of Udaipur, Pindwara (Sirohi), Abu Road by Women from Garasia community. Hence statement 3 is correct.

The correct answer is Kishangarh School.

Key Points

• Kishangarh School:
  • It is a substyle of the Marwar School of painting.
  • This school of painting is famous for the paintings of Bani Thani painted by Nihalchand in the form of Radha during the period of Maharaja Sawant Singh.
  • Sita Ram, Badan Singh, and Nanak Ram painters were associated Kishangarh school of Painting.

Additional Information

• Jodhpur School:
  • It was started during the reign of Rao Maldeo.
  • The wall paintings consisting of pictures of the battle between Lord Rama and Ravana were painted in the Chokhela Palace.
  • During the reign of Maharaja Sur Singh, the paintings of Dhola Maru and Bhagwat Puran were painted.
• Bikaner School:
  • It is a substyle of the Marwar School of painting.
  • It reached its heights of development during the period of Anup Singh (1669-1698 AD).
  • Ali Raza, Hisam-Ud-din Usta (Padma Shri award in 1986) were associated with the Bikaner School of Paintings.
• Nathdwara School:
  • It is a substyle of the Mewar School of painting.
  • the Pichwai paintings i.e the painting of the place of Lord Krishna on the screen of cloth kept in the backside of the statue of Lord Krishna are the basic features of the Nathdwara subclass.
  • There is a Supremacy of banana trees in the painting.

The correct answer is Chuni.

• The Ornaments worn at teeth are as follows
  • Rakhan
  • Chonp
  • Mekh
• Chuni is worn at the Nose.

Additional Information

Other ornaments of Nose are as follows:

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.