CET Graduate — Fairs, Festivals & Customs MCQs
Practice 20 free fairs, festivals & customs multiple choice questions for CET Graduate exam. Instant answers with explanations in Hindi and English.
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CET Graduate — Art & Architecture — Fairs, Festivals & Customs
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Question 1 of 20
During the Annaprashana sanskar, which is typically performed in the sixth month of an infant's life, what is traditionally offered to the child for the first time?
Question 2 of 20
The main temple structure at Gogamedi is recognized as a profound symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity because its architectural design resembles an Islamic tomb, and prominently features the inscription of which specific Arabic word?
Question 3 of 20
What is the primary spiritual and psychological objective of the 'Garbhadhana' sanskar, which is the very first of the Shodash Sanskars?
Question 4 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 5 of 20
Which indigenous cattle breed is explicitly cited as being favored for 'draught purpose' (pulling heavy loads and agricultural labor) at the Ramdev Pashu Mela?
Question 6 of 20
Which of the following festivals uniquely occurs on the darkest night (Amavasya) of the lunar month?
Question 7 of 20
In the context of medieval Rajput warfare and historical traditions, the term 'Saka' strictly refers to which of the following phenomena?
Question 8 of 20
Assertion (A): The Ramdevra Mela in Jaisalmer draws vast crowds from both Hindu and Muslim communities. Reason (R): Baba Ramdevji is revered by Hindus as an incarnation of Lord Krishna and by Muslims as 'Ram Shah Pir'. Select the correct answer:
Question 9 of 20
Assertion (A): The state of Mewar took progressive action to ban the Dakan Pratha in Kherwara in 1853. Reason (R): Maharana Swaroop Singh aimed to stop the extortion of wealth by Charans and Bhats during marriages.
Question 10 of 20
Arrange the following administrative and cultural events associated with the princely state of Kota in their correct chronological order: 1. Legal prohibition on the practice of Kanya Vadh. 2. The systematic initiation of the Dussehra Fair by Maharao Umed Singh I. 3. Legal prohibition on the Das Pratha (Slavery).
Question 11 of 20
Which of the following lifecycle events in Rajasthan is culturally associated with the specific term 'Binota'?
Question 12 of 20
Consider the following characteristics regarding a prominent festival of Rajasthan: 1. It is celebrated on the day of Kartik Shukla Pratipada. 2. It features a unique historical tradition known as 'Annakut Lootna', predominantly performed by the Bhil tribe. 3. The central location for this celebration is the temple of Lord Shrinathji. Identify the festival described above.
Question 13 of 20
The Beneshwar Fair, widely celebrated as the 'Kumbh of Tribals' in Rajasthan, is organized at the sacred confluence (Triveni Sangam) of which three rivers?
Question 14 of 20
The grand 'Lakhi Mela' held in the Sikar district of Rajasthan honors the deity Khatu Shyam Ji. According to historical and mythological traditions, Khatu Shyam Ji is worshipped as the incarnation of which of the following figures?
Question 15 of 20
In the context of ancient nature worship traditions in Rajasthan, which specific tree is ritually venerated on the occasion of Vijayadashami (Dussehra)?
Question 16 of 20
Match the following significant 'Dashami' (10th day) festivals with their respective months and pakshas: List-I P. Teja Dashami Q. Vijayadashami List-II 1. Ashwin Shukla Dashami 2. Bhadrapada Shukla Dashami
Question 17 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 18 of 20
Which of the following statements concerning the festivals of the Chaitra month is INCORRECT?
Question 19 of 20
Match the specific Ekadashi or Chaturthi with its corresponding cultural festival: List-I P. Bhadrapada Shukla 11 Q. Magh Krishna 4 R. Bhadrapada Shukla 4 S. Phalgun Shukla 11 List-II 1. Trinetra Ganesh Mela 2. Jaljhulni Ekadashi 3. Khatu Shyam Ji Mela 4. Til Chauth
Question 20 of 20
Which of the following pairs correctly matches the cattle fair with its corresponding duration?
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