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Q1Chakri dance is performed by which community?
Chakri is a folk dance associated with the Kanjar tribe in the Baran-Hadoti region of Rajasthan. Women dancers spin rhythmically while local men provide dholak-based background music. Therefore, option C is correct.
Q2In preparation for Ningol Chakouba on October 23, 2025, Manipur's Department of Fisheries organised which event at Hapta Kangjeibung, Imphal?
Manipur's Department of Fisheries organised the Annual Fish Fair cum Fish Crop Competition at Hapta Kangjeibung, Imphal, in preparation for Ningol Chakouba, which celebrates married women visiting their paternal homes to share a grand feast featuring dishes like fish curry, Eromba, and Chakhao Kheer.
Q3Consider the following statements: 1. Pabuji Rathore is credited in folklore with bringing camels from Lanka to Rajasthan. 2. Pabuji is worshipped as the patron deity of camel herders such as the Raika or Rebari community. 3. Teja Ji is revered as a protector of cattle and as a snake deity. 4. The Jambeshwar Fair at Mukam is held only once a year on Phalgun Amawasya. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is correct because Pabuji is credited with bringing camels from Lanka. Statement 2 is correct because this tradition explains his worship as patron deity of camel herders, including Raika or Rebari groups. Statement 3 is correct because Teja Ji is revered as a protector of cattle and as a snake deity. Statement 4 is incorrect because the Jambeshwar Fair at Mukam is held twice yearly, on Phalgun Amawasya and Ashwin Amawasya.
Q4Consider the following statements: 1. Among the Garasia tribe, Mor Bandi is the arranged-marriage form. 2. Bamrasiya is a folk dance of the Hadoti region rather than Bikaner. 3. Gidar is correctly associated with Shekhawati, Dhol with Jalore and Dandia with Marwar. 4. Rabri is a savoury millet bread served with garlic chutney at fairs. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because Mor Bandi is the elopement form among the Garasia tribe; Paheraya is the arranged form. Statement 2 is correct because Bamrasiya is identified with Hadoti, and the Bikaner match is explicitly incorrect. Statement 3 is correct because treats Gidar-Shekhawati, Dhol-Jalore and Dandia-Marwar as correctly matched pairs. Statement 4 is incorrect because Rabri is a sweet preparation made by slowly reducing full-fat milk, and Malpua-Rabri is a classic dessert; it is not a savoury millet bread.
Q5The Jambeshwar Fair at Mukam is held how many times a year?
The Jambeshwar Fair at Mukam is held twice yearly on Phalgun Amawasya and Ashwin Amawasya. It is the largest Bishnoi gathering.
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6The Kalbeliya dance, which received UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status in 2010, is performed by which community?
7The Ramdevra Fair celebrates Baba Ramdev who is worshipped as:
8The 'Gair' dance is popular in which region of Rajasthan?
9The 'Terah Taali' folk dance involves tying small metallic discs (manjiras) to the body and is performed by women of which community?
10The Marwar Festival, celebrated in Jodhpur, is broadly held in memory of:
11Consider the following statements: 1. Dal-Bati-Churma represents Rajasthan's traditional cuisine adapted to the arid desert climate. 2. Raikas or Rabaris are known for camel and livestock herding. 3. The Marwari horse originates from the Marwar or Jodhpur region. Which of the statements given above are correct?
12Teej procession in Jaipur features:
13Consider the following statements: 1. Sheetla Mata Fair is celebrated on Sheetla Saptami or Ashtami, about 8 days after Holi. 2. Pushkar Fair is held on the banks of Pushkar Lake during Kartik Purnima. 3. The Desert Festival in Jaisalmer features turban tying, moustache competitions, camel races and folk performances. 4. Mirchi Vada is the signature street food of Udaipur and is commonly paired with Udaipuri kachori. Which of the statements given above are correct?
14Consider the following statements about food traditions of Rajasthan: 1. Rabri is prepared by slowly reducing full-fat milk until it becomes thick and layered. 2. Panchmel dal served with baati is made from four types of lentils. 3. Bikaneri Bhujia is a thin sev made from moth dal or besan and has a GI tag. 4. Bajre ki roti is typically eaten in winter with lehsun ki chutney, white butter and jaggery. Which of the statements given above are correct?
15Pabuji is the folk deity associated with: