Q1.
The 'Chang Nritya' is a popular group dance performed by men in the Shekhawati region, particularly during which festival?
- Diwali
- Holi
- Gangaur
- Teej
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Answer: B. Holi
Chang Nritya is an energetic folk dance of the Shekhawati region, performed by men during the Holi festival.
Q2.
Which of the following is a traditional Rajasthani wind instrument, similar to a bagpipe, often used by folk musicians?
- Algoza
- Shehnai
- Mashak
- Bankia
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Answer: C. Mashak
Mashak is a traditional Rajasthani wind instrument, resembling a bagpipe, used in folk music.
Q3.
The 'Kalbelia' dance, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, is associated with which community of Rajasthan?
- Bhil
- Kalbelia
- Meena
- Gujjar
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Answer: B. Kalbelia
The Kalbelia dance is performed by the women of the Kalbelia community, a nomadic snake charmer tribe from Rajasthan.
Q4.
Who among the following is a renowned exponent of the 'Maand' singing style of Rajasthan, often referred to as the 'Maru Kokila'?
- Sharda Sinha
- Malini Awasthi
- Allah Jilai Bai
- Shubha Mudgal
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Answer: C. Allah Jilai Bai
Allah Jilai Bai was a legendary Maand singer from Bikaner, Rajasthan, famously known as 'Maru Kokila'.
Q5.
The 'Kachchhi Ghodi' dance, featuring men on dummy horses, is particularly famous in which region of Rajasthan?
- Mewar
- Shekhawati
- Marwar
- Hadoti
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Answer: B. Shekhawati
Kachchhi Ghodi dance, a popular professional folk dance, is particularly well-known in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan.
Q6.
The 'Indoni' dance is a specific style within which broader folk dance form of Rajasthan?
- Ghoomar
- Kalbelia
- Bhavai
- Chari
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Answer: B. Kalbelia
Indoni is one of the distinct styles or sub-forms of the Kalbelia dance, known for its graceful movements.
Q7.
Which folk dance of Rajasthan is performed by the Bhil tribe, primarily a religious dance-drama performed during the 'Gavari' festival?
- Ghoomar
- Gair
- Terah Taali
- Gavari
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Answer: D. Gavari
Gavari is a unique religious dance-drama of the Bhil tribe, performed during the monsoon season in the Mewar region.
Q8.
The traditional string puppet theatre of Rajasthan, known as 'Kathputli', is primarily managed and performed by which community?
- Langa
- Manganiyar
- Bhat
- Bhopa
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Answer: C. Bhat
The Bhat community of Rajasthan is traditionally associated with the art of Kathputli, the string puppet show.
Q9.
The 'Ravanahatha' is an ancient bowed string instrument, traditionally played by the 'Bhopas' (priest-singers) of Rajasthan while narrating which epic?
- Pabuji ki Phad
- Ramayana
- Mahabharata
- Alha-Khand
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Answer: A. Pabuji ki Phad
The Ravanahatha is integral to the narration of 'Pabuji ki Phad', a folk epic, by the Bhopas of Rajasthan.
Q10.
The 'Gair' dance is a popular folk dance primarily performed by men, especially during which festival in Rajasthan?
- Holi
- Diwali
- Teej
- Gangaur
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Answer: A. Holi
Gair dance is a prominent men's folk dance of Rajasthan, traditionally performed during the festival of Holi.
Q11.
Which folk dance of Rajasthan is performed by women during the spring season, particularly around Basant Panchami, using a 'Dhap' (a large tambourine-like instrument)?
- Ghoomar
- Gair
- Dhap Nritya
- Chari
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Answer: C. Dhap Nritya
Dhap Nritya is a folk dance performed by women, especially in the Shekhawati region, during Basant Panchami, using the Dhap instrument.
Q12.
Which percussion instrument, consisting of a pair of wooden clappers, is often played by the Manganiyar community?
- Dholak
- Khartal
- Nagara
- Tabla
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Answer: B. Khartal
Khartal is a pair of wooden clappers, a percussion instrument frequently used by the Manganiyar musicians.
Q13.
Which of the following is a folk dance of Rajasthan performed by the women of the Kamad community, specifically to honor Baba Ramdev Ji?
- Ghoomar
- Chari
- Gair
- Terah Taali
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Answer: D. Terah Taali
Terah Taali is a devotional folk dance performed by the Kamad community in honor of their deity, Baba Ramdev Ji, at Ramdevra.
Q14.
The 'Maand' style of singing is a classical folk music genre of Rajasthan, often associated with which type of songs?
- Royal praise and romantic ballads
- Devotional bhajans
- Harvest songs
- Wedding songs
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Answer: A. Royal praise and romantic ballads
Maand is a sophisticated classical folk singing style of Rajasthan, known for its royal praise and romantic ballads.
Q15.
Which wind instrument, resembling a double flute, is commonly used in Rajasthani folk music?
- Algoza
- Shehnai
- Mashak
- Bankia
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Answer: A. Algoza
Algoza is a popular double-flute wind instrument widely used in the folk music of Rajasthan.
