Art, Culture & Festivals — Set 1
Rajasthan GK · कला, संस्कृति और त्यौहार · Questions 1–10 of 140
The 'Ghoomar' dance is a traditional folk dance of which community in Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: B. Rajput women
Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance performed by Rajput women, especially during festivals and weddings. The dancers spin in flowing ghagras (skirts) creating a mesmerizing circular motion. It was originally performed as worship to Goddess Saraswati.
Which Rajasthani folk dance was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2010?
Correct Answer: B. Kalbeliya
Kalbeliya dance was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010. It is performed by the Kalbeliya community, a snake charmer tribe, and involves swirling movements resembling a serpent. The dancers wear black embroidered costumes.
The famous 'Bani Thani' painting belongs to which school of Rajasthani painting?
Correct Answer: C. Kishangarh School
The Bani Thani painting is the most celebrated work of the Kishangarh School of painting. It was painted by Nihal Chand, a court artist of Raja Sawant Singh, in the mid-18th century. Often called the 'Mona Lisa of India,' it depicts an idealized portrait of the poet-king's beloved.
The Pushkar Fair is held on the banks of Pushkar Lake in which month according to the Hindu calendar?
Correct Answer: B. Kartik
The Pushkar Fair (Pushkar Mela) is held annually during the month of Kartik (October-November) on the full moon day (Kartik Purnima). It is one of the world's largest camel fairs and a major religious event. Pilgrims take a holy dip in Pushkar Lake during this time.
Blue Pottery, a famous craft of Rajasthan, is primarily associated with which city?
Correct Answer: B. Jaipur
Blue Pottery is a famous craft of Jaipur, brought to India from Persia via Central Asia. It is made from quartz stone powder, not clay, and is glazed with a distinctive blue dye. The craft was revived by Sawai Ram Singh II of Jaipur in the 19th century.
Which Rajasthani folk dance involves balancing brass pots with burning cotton on the head?
Correct Answer: B. Chari Dance
Chari Dance is performed by women of the Gurjar and Saini communities, mainly in the Kishangarh and Ajmer regions. The dancers balance brass pots (chari) with lit cotton wicks on their heads while performing graceful movements. It symbolizes the joy of fetching water in the arid desert.
The Manganiyar community of Rajasthan is famous for which art form?
Correct Answer: B. Folk music
The Manganiyars are a hereditary community of Muslim folk musicians primarily from the Barmer and Jaisalmer districts of western Rajasthan. They specialize in playing instruments like the Kamaicha and Dholak. Their music has been patronized by Rajput rulers for centuries.
Gangaur festival, dedicated to Goddess Gauri, is celebrated for how many days in Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: C. 18 days
Gangaur festival is celebrated for 18 days, starting from the day after Holi. It is dedicated to Goddess Gauri (Parvati) and Lord Shiva (Isar/Ishar). Unmarried girls worship for a good husband, while married women pray for the well-being of their husbands.
The famous Dilwara Jain Temples are located at which place in Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: B. Mount Abu
The Dilwara Temples are located at Mount Abu in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan. Built between the 11th and 13th centuries, they are renowned for their extraordinary marble carvings. The Vimal Vasahi temple, dedicated to Adinath, was built by Vimal Shah in 1031 AD.
Which traditional art form of Rajasthan involves painting on a long cloth scroll narrating stories of folk heroes?
Correct Answer: B. Phad painting
Phad painting is a scroll painting tradition of Rajasthan, typically depicting the heroic tales of Pabuji and Devnarayan. These long cloth scrolls are painted by the Joshi community of Shahpura (Bhilwara). The paintings are used by Bhopa priests who narrate the stories while unrolling the scroll.