The Jantar Mantar of Jaipur was constructed by which ruler?
AMaharaja Pritvi Singh
BMaharaja Sawai Man Singh II
CMaharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
DMaharaja Jai Singh I
Correct Answer: C. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
Explanation:
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, constructed the Jantar Mantar in 1734 as an astronomical observation instrument and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Dilwara Temples, known for their exquisite marble architecture, are located on which mountain in Rajasthan?
AAravalli Range
BMount Abu
CGogunda hills
DKumbalgarh hills
Correct Answer: B. Mount Abu
Explanation:
The Dilwara Temples are located on Mount Abu in Rajasthan and are renowned Jain temples built with intricate marble carvings dating back to the 11th-13th centuries.
Which Rajasthani folk deity is associated with the protection of livestock and agriculture, celebrated through the Pabuji tradition?
AGogaji
BPabuji
CRamdeoji
DMallinath
Correct Answer: B. Pabuji
Explanation:
Pabuji is a revered folk deity in Rajasthan associated with pastoral life, livestock protection, and agricultural prosperity, with narrative art forms (Phad paintings) dedicated to his stories.
The Bishnoi community of Rajasthan is primarily known for their practice of which conservation principle?
AWater harvesting
BWildlife and tree protection
CSoil conservation
DFossil fuel reduction
Correct Answer: B. Wildlife and tree protection
Explanation:
The Bishnoi community of Rajasthan is renowned for their strict environmental ethics, particularly the protection of wildlife and sacred trees, established by Guru Jambeshwar in the 15th century.