The 'Pushkar Camel Fair', held annually in Rajasthan, is primarily associated with which religious belief and which month according to the Hindu calendar?
AWorship of Lord Brahma; Kartik month (October-November)
BWorship of Lord Krishna; Bhadrapada month (August-September)
CWorship of Lord Shiva; Chaitra month (March-April)
DWorship of Goddess Durga; Ashwin month (September-October)
Correct Answer:
A. Worship of Lord Brahma; Kartik month (October-November)
EXPLANATION
The Pushkar Fair is held on the banks of the Pushkar Lake near Ajmer and is dedicated to Lord Brahma, the only significant temple of Brahma in India. It takes place in the Kartik month (October-November) according to the Hindu calendar. This fair attracts pilgrims and traders from across India and the world.
The Kumbhalgarh Fort in Rajasthan is famous for which of the following?
AIts massive circular wall and its role in Mewar's defense
BBeing the summer capital of Rajasthan
CThe world's largest step well
DIts association with the Mughal Empire
Correct Answer:
A. Its massive circular wall and its role in Mewar's defense
EXPLANATION
Kumbhalgarh Fort is renowned for its massive 36 km long wall (second longest after Great Wall of China) and its strategic importance in protecting Mewar from invasions.
The Aravalli Range forms a significant geographical feature of Rajasthan. Which direction does it run across the state?
ANorth to South
BNortheast to Southwest
CEast to West
DNorthwest to Southeast
Correct Answer:
B. Northeast to Southwest
EXPLANATION
The Aravalli Range runs from northeast to southwest across Rajasthan, dividing the state into eastern and western regions with different climatic conditions.
The 'Pushkar Fair', one of the world's largest livestock fairs, is held in which month?
AJuly-August
BSeptember-October
COctober-November
DNovember-December
Correct Answer:
C. October-November
EXPLANATION
The Pushkar Fair is held during the Hindu month of Kartik (October-November) and attracts thousands of traders and pilgrims from across India and abroad.