The Meenakari art form, traditionally associated with Rajasthan, involves the application of which material on metal surfaces?
APrecious stones
BGold leaf
CColored enamels
DSemi-precious stones
Correct Answer:
C. Colored enamels
EXPLANATION
Meenakari is a traditional jewelry and metalwork technique involving the application of colored enamels on metal surfaces, particularly practiced in Jaipur and Bikaner.
Which Rajasthani saint-poet composed the devotional work 'Bhaktamaal'?
AKabir
BNabhadas
CMeerabai
DSurdas
Correct Answer:
B. Nabhadas
EXPLANATION
Nabhadas, a 17th-century Rajasthani poet, composed the 'Bhaktamaal,' which is a biographical account of various bhakti saints and their spiritual journeys.
Which Rajasthani folk puppet theater is traditionally performed and is recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage?
AKathaputlis
BNautankis
CTamasha
DRamlila
Correct Answer:
A. Kathaputlis
EXPLANATION
Kathaputlis are traditional Rajasthani wooden puppets used in puppet theater performances. This art form has been recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The Hawa Mahal in Jaipur has how many small windows (jharokhas)?
A753
B965
C847
D1005
Correct Answer:
B. 965
EXPLANATION
The Hawa Mahal has 953 small windows, though some sources cite 965. It was designed by Lal Chand Ustad in 1799 to allow royal women to observe street life without being seen.
Which contemporary issue related to water conservation has been a major focus in Rajasthan in recent years (2023-2024)?
AGroundwater depletion and rainwater harvesting initiatives
BFlood control measures
CRiver linking projects only
DDesalination plants
Correct Answer:
A. Groundwater depletion and rainwater harvesting initiatives
EXPLANATION
Groundwater depletion is a critical issue in Rajasthan, and various rainwater harvesting initiatives have been implemented across the state to address water scarcity.