Fairs, Festivals & Customs MCQs for RAS
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RAS — Art & Architecture — Fairs, Festivals & Customs
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Question 1 of 20
Consider the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) regarding social reforms in Rajputana: Assertion (A): The Kota princely state was a pioneer in legally declaring female infanticide (Kanya Vadh) a punishable crime in 1833. Reason (R): The practice was primarily rooted in the severe economic burden of dowries and the false social pride associated with marital alliances among certain communities. Select the correct answer:
Question 2 of 20
Identify the correct chronological sequence of the social reform legislations implemented in the Kota princely state during the 1830s.
Question 3 of 20
Which of the following Lok Devta fairs in Rajasthan is widely recognized as a profound symbol of 'Communal Harmony', drawing massive congregations of both Hindu and Muslim devotees?
Question 4 of 20
The tradition of worshipping the 'Saat Dhaan' (seven grains) on Akshay Tritiya fundamentally reflects which intrinsic characteristic of early Rajasthani society?
Question 5 of 20
The historic Jauhar of 1303 AD, prominently associated with Rani Padmini to protect her honor against the invading forces, took place in which famous fort of Rajasthan?
Question 6 of 20
Which fair is uniquely characterized by the massive gathering of the indigenous Malvi cattle breed?
Question 7 of 20
What were the primary driving factors that led to the progressive prohibition of social evils like Sati and Kanya Vadh in 19th-century Rajasthan?
Question 8 of 20
The Kolayat Mela in Bikaner involves taking a holy dip in the Kapil Muni lake. It shares its exact astronomical tithi (Kartik Shukla Purnima) with which other globally recognized fair in Rajasthan?
Question 9 of 20
The 'Mankharo Melo' (translated as the Fair of the People) is a vibrant and highly essential cultural institution in southern Rajasthan. What is the primary socio-cultural significance of this specific fair for the Garasia tribe of the Sirohi region?
Question 10 of 20
In the city of Jaipur, the traditional and royal procession of the Gangaur festival, featuring the wooden idols of Gan and Gaur, commences from the Tripolia Gate of the City Palace. At which historical location does this grand procession conclude?
Question 11 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the festival of Holi: 1. It is celebrated in the month of Phalgun. 2. It occurs during the Krishna Paksha. Which of the statements is/are correct?
Question 12 of 20
Which of the following festivals is uniquely known as 'Kajali Teej' or 'Satudi Teej' and is associated with a famous fair in Bundi?
Question 13 of 20
Assertion (A): The foundation day of the Bikaner city is enthusiastically celebrated on Vaishakh Shukla Tritiya. Reason (R): This specific day, known as Akha Teej, is considered a 'Purna Sava', requiring no astrological consultation for auspicious activities. Select the most appropriate option:
Question 14 of 20
Consider the following statements about 'Chaitra Shukla Ekam': 1. It marks the commencement of the Hindu New Year (Nav Samvatsar). 2. It is the first day of the Chaitra Navratri. 3. It is the day the Gangaur festival concludes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 15 of 20
The Sitabari Fair, an annual event organized on the day of Jyeshtha Amavasya in the Baran district, is considered the most significant religious and social gathering (Kumbh) for which specific tribal community?
Question 16 of 20
Which of the following festivals uniquely occurs on the darkest night (Amavasya) of the lunar month?
Question 17 of 20
The Ranthambore Fort houses the highly revered Trinetra Ganesh Temple. The grand fair organized here on Ganesh Chaturthi occurs exactly on:
Question 18 of 20
In the historical timeline of social reform in Rajasthan, which event occurred most recently among the following?
Question 19 of 20
Which specific celestial bodies are ritually shown to an infant during the 'Nishkramana' sanskar when the child is taken out of the house for the first time in the fourth month?
Question 20 of 20