Fairs, Festivals & Customs MCQs for CET Graduate
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CET Graduate — Art & Architecture — Fairs, Festivals & Customs
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Question 1 of 20
Which of the following statements regarding the legal prohibition of social customs during the princely era of Rajasthan is INCORRECT?
Question 2 of 20
The Trinetra Ganesh Temple located inside the Ranthambore Fort hosts one of the most vibrant fairs in eastern Rajasthan. This grand congregation takes place annually on:
Question 3 of 20
The 'Kalpavriksha Mela', associated with the festival of Hariyali Amavasya, is famously hosted in which district of Rajasthan?
Question 4 of 20
Identify the correct chronological sequence of the social reform legislations implemented in the Kota princely state during the 1830s.
Question 5 of 20
The character and scale of festivals in Rajasthan underwent a significant transformation during the Medieval Period. Which of the following best describes this fundamental shift?
Question 6 of 20
In the sequence of traditional Hindu months, which of the following represents the correct chronological order?
Question 7 of 20
During the Medieval Period in Rajasthan, the practice of organizing grand 'sawaris' (processions) during festivals was initiated by Rajput rulers primarily to:
Question 8 of 20
Which cattle fair in Rajasthan explicitly facilitates the trading of the 'Tharparkar' and 'Kankrej' breeds of cattle?
Question 9 of 20
The foundational concept of a 'Sanskar' in ancient Indian philosophy is most accurately analogous to which of the following physical or artisanal processes?
Question 10 of 20
The concept of becoming a 'Dwij' (twice-born) is central to the Vedic educational system. The first birth is considered physical (from the parents). What does the 'second birth' represent during the Upanayana sanskar?
Question 11 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the Beneshwar Mela: 1. It is organized on Phalgun Purnima. 2. It is widely known as the 'Kumbh of Tribals' (Adivasiyon ka Kumbh). Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Question 12 of 20
The profound reverence for Gora Dhai's supreme sacrifice is deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of Marwar. In which traditional state songs of Marwar is her name honorably memorialized?
Question 13 of 20
Which of the following pairs of 'Fair - Tithi (Hindu Date)' is incorrectly matched?
Question 14 of 20
The traditional cultural gathering known as 'Mankharo Melo', where the youth of the Garasia tribe congregate to uphold their ancient customs of selecting life partners, is primarily organized in which of the following geographic regions?
Question 15 of 20
According to ancient traditions, the 'Karnavedha' (ear piercing) sanskar is performed to fulfill which two primary objectives?
Question 16 of 20
Regarding the transformation of festivals during the Medieval Period in Rajasthan, consider the following statements: 1. Festivals transitioned from being purely domestic rituals to public demonstrations of collective strength and cultural pride. 2. The ruling Rajput classes completely distanced themselves from public festivals to maintain royal exclusivity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 17 of 20
Which of the following statements correctly differentiates the cultural significance of the Beneshwar Mela from the Ramdevra Mela?
Question 18 of 20
While the princely states of Bundi and Alwar led the social reform movement by banning the practice of Sati in 1822 and 1830 respectively, in which year did the powerful princely state of Jaipur enact a legal ban on this custom?
Question 19 of 20
Match the following festivals with their correct months and select the answer using the codes: List-I (Festival) P. Sharad Purnima Q. Chhoti Teej R. Khatu Shyam Ji Mela S. Til Chauth List-II (Month) 1. Shravan 2. Phalgun 3. Magh 4. Ashwin
Question 20 of 20