History & Kingdoms — Set 17
Rajasthan GK · इतिहास और राज्य · Questions 161–170 of 200
Which Mughal princess is believed to have lived at Ajmer after retiring from court life?
Correct Answer: A. Jahanara Begum
Princess Jahanara Begum, the eldest daughter of Shah Jahan, was a devotee of the Ajmer Sharif Dargah and is credited with building several structures there. She was also buried at the Nizamuddin Dargah in Delhi. The Mughal connection to Ajmer was strong, with many emperors making regular pilgrimages to the shrine of Moinuddin Chishti.
The 'Sagwara Kand' (Sagwara Incident) of 1921 involved the killing of which community's members?
Correct Answer: B. Bhil tribal
The Sagwara Kand (Sagwara Incident) of 1921 saw the killing of Bhil tribals by the Dungarpur state forces during a peaceful gathering. This incident, along with the Mangarh massacre, highlighted the oppression faced by tribals in the princely states of southern Rajasthan. It strengthened the tribal movement led by Motilal Tejawat.
Jai Narayan Vyas was the Chief Minister of Rajasthan during which period?
Correct Answer: D. Both B and C
The correct answer is 'Both B and C'. Jai Narayan Vyas served as Chief Minister of Rajasthan from 26 January 1951 to 26 April 1951, and again from 1 November 1952 to 12 November 1954. He was associated with the freedom movement in Jodhpur and led the Marwar Lok Parishad. He was a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress in Rajasthan.
The 'Raso' literary tradition of medieval Rajasthan refers to:
Correct Answer: B. Heroic ballads praising warriors
The 'Raso' literary tradition in medieval Rajasthan refers to heroic ballads and epic poems composed by court poets (Charans and Bhats) praising the valor and deeds of Rajput warriors and kings. The most famous example is 'Prithviraj Raso' by Chand Bardai. Other notable Rasos include 'Hammira Raso', 'Bisaldev Raso', and 'Khuman Raso'.
The Bundi school of miniature painting is known for which distinctive feature?
Correct Answer: B. Depiction of lush vegetation and water bodies
The Bundi school of miniature painting (17th-18th century) is distinctive for its lush depiction of vegetation, water bodies, flowering trees, and night scenes. The paintings are characterized by rich colors, especially greens and blues, and detailed landscape backgrounds. The Chitrashala (painted gallery) in Bundi Palace is a magnificent example of this school's work.
The 'Rajputana' name was officially used during the British period to refer to:
Correct Answer: B. The collection of princely states in present-day Rajasthan
Rajputana was the name used during the British period to collectively refer to the region of princely states in present-day Rajasthan. It included 19 princely states, 3 chieftainships, and the British-administered province of Ajmer-Merwara. The region covered approximately 343,000 square kilometers and was administered through the Rajputana Agency.
Nagabhata I of the Pratihara dynasty is famous for defending India against which invaders?
Correct Answer: C. Arabs
The correct answer is 'Arabs'. Nagabhata I (725-740 AD) of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty is credited with defending western India against Arab invasions from Sindh. He defeated the Arab forces of the Caliphate who were trying to expand beyond Sindh. This defense is considered crucial in preventing the Arab conquest of the Indian subcontinent beyond the Sindh region.
The 'Rajasthan' state came into its current form on which date under the States Reorganisation Act?
Correct Answer: C. 1 November 1956
Rajasthan attained its present form on 1 November 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act when the former British province of Ajmer-Merwara, the Abu Road taluka from Bombay State, and the Sunel Tappa region were merged into it. This was the seventh and final stage of Rajasthan's formation. The state now had 26 districts.
The Phad painting tradition of Rajasthan depicts the legends of which folk deity?
Correct Answer: B. Pabuji and Devnarayan
Phad paintings are large cloth scroll paintings that depict the legends of folk deities Pabuji and Devnarayan. Traditionally created by the Joshi community of Bhilwara, these scrolls are unfurled and narrated by Bhopa (traveling priests) as a form of storytelling. Pabuji ki Phad and Devnarayan ki Phad are the two main traditions of this art form.
The Mewar ruler who first established diplomatic relations with Queen Elizabeth I of England was:
Correct Answer: D. There were no such relations
There were no direct diplomatic relations between Mewar rulers and Queen Elizabeth I. However, the English East India Company established its first factory at Surat in 1613 during the Mughal period. The British relations with Rajput states formally began with the subsidiary alliance treaties of 1817-1818 under the East India Company.