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RAS — Fairs, Festivals & Customs MCQs

Practice 20 free fairs, festivals & customs multiple choice questions for RAS exam. Instant answers with explanations in Hindi and English.

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RAS — Art & Architecture — Fairs, Festivals & Customs

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Question 1 of 20

The 'Das Pratha' involved the cruel and inhuman practice of buying and selling human beings for domestic enslavement. Driven by progressive administrative thought and British anti-slavery influence, which princely state became the absolute first in Rajputana to legally outlaw this practice in 1832?

Question 2 of 20

During the 'Pumsavana' sanskar, which is typically executed in the third or fourth month of pregnancy, what is the specific targeted objective regarding the fetus?

Question 3 of 20

What is the precise structural meaning of the famous Rajasthani folk proverb 'Teej tyohar bawadi, le dubi gangaur' in the context of the cultural calendar?

Question 4 of 20

Which specific educational sanskar logically and chronologically bridges the gap between the formal study of the scriptures and the final graduation ceremony?

Question 5 of 20

In the context of Rajasthani livestock fairs, the Malani horse is specifically associated with which fair?

Question 6 of 20

The 'Annakut Mahotsav' and 'Govardhan Puja' are celebrated enthusiastically on Kartik Shukla Pratipada. What astronomical and cultural event immediately precedes this tithi on the exact prior day?

Question 7 of 20

The festival of Gangaur, which holds immense cultural significance particularly in Jaipur and Udaipur, is celebrated on:

Question 8 of 20

Assertion (A): The 'Samadhi Pratha' was officially banned in the princely state of Jaipur in 1844. Reason (R): It was considered an abhorrent practice where Charans forced families to give wealth.

Question 9 of 20

Regarding the religious and cultural significance of 'Badi Teej', consider the following statements: 1. It is also known as Kajli Teej, Satudi Teej, or Budhi Teej. 2. It is predominantly celebrated in the Jaipur region. 3. It falls on Bhadrapada Krishna Tritiya. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 10 of 20

The 'Pumsavana' sanskar is strategically advised to be performed exactly in the 3rd or 4th month of human gestation. This specific timing seamlessly aligns with which critical developmental milestone targeted by the ancient ritual?

Question 11 of 20

According to the historical accounts of medieval Rajputana, the famous Jauhar performed by Rajput women in the year 1301 AD, which is widely considered one of the earliest major Jauhars, is associated with which formidable fort of Rajasthan?

Question 12 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the cultural epithets of major fairs in Rajasthan: 1. The Pushkar Mela is widely recognized as 'Merwara ka Kumbh'. 2. The Beneshwar Mela is revered as 'Adivasiyon ka Kumbh'. 3. The Ramdevra Mela is known as 'Hadoti ka Kumbh'. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 13 of 20

Which of the following statements concerning the festivals of the Chaitra month is INCORRECT?

Question 14 of 20

How many total 'Sanskars' are detailed in the traditional Hindu lifecycle, and how are they broadly categorized from birth to death?

Question 15 of 20

What is the primary difference in the physical representation (idols) between the deities worshipped during Chhoti Teej and Gangaur?

Question 16 of 20

In the cultural calendar of Rajasthan, the festival of Rakshabandhan is observed on Shravan Shukla Purnima. By what other name is this specific date celebrated?

Question 17 of 20

The Shravan 'Teej' procession, celebrated for its display of royal paraphernalia including decorated elephants, horses, and traditional folk dancers, is a hallmark cultural event of which city?

Question 18 of 20

According to the philosophical framework of the Shodash Sanskars, why is the transition into the Grihasthashrama via the 'Vivah' sanskar considered an inescapable moral obligation?

Question 19 of 20

During the 'Jatakarma' sanskar, which is performed immediately after a child's birth, what two specific substances are traditionally administered to the newborn by the father?

Question 20 of 20

Which of the following pairs of 'Festival and Associated Tree Worship' is INCORRECTLY matched according to the ancient traditions of Rajasthan?

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