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Architecture, Art & Handicrafts MCQ — 787 Practice Questions with Answers

Practice 787 Architecture, Art & Handicrafts multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.

787 Questions Rajasthan History, Art & Culture

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Q1. The Jaisalmer Fort is also known as 'Sonar Quila' (Golden Fort) because:

A It has gold deposits in its walls
B It was built with gold-plated bricks
C Its yellow sandstone walls glow golden at sunset Correct
D The ruler Jaisal hoarded gold here

Explanation

Jaisalmer Fort, built by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 AD on Trikuta Hill, is called Sonar Quila because its massive yellow sandstone walls and bastions reflect a golden hue, especially during sunrise and sunset.

Q2. Ajrakh printing is associated with which district?

A Udaipur
B Barmer Correct
C Jaipur
D Kota

Explanation

Ajrakh is a block-printed textile tradition found in Barmer, Rajasthan. It uses natural dyes; indigo is a key dye, and deep crimson red and indigo blue backgrounds with symmetrical patterns are characteristic.

Q3. Pokaran pottery is known for its unique:

A White porcelain
B Gold and brown designs with lacquer finish Correct
C Black stone appearance
D Blue color like Jaipur pottery

Explanation

Pokaran pottery from Jaisalmer district has distinctive golden-brown patterns with a lacquer coating giving a unique golden sheen.

Q4. Jaisalmer is also known as the 'Golden City' because:

A It was a major gold trading center
B Its yellow sandstone buildings reflect golden light Correct
C The royal family wore gold armor
D Gold mines are found here

Explanation

Jaisalmer is called the 'Golden City' (Sonar Quila) because its buildings, including the famous Jaisalmer Fort and havelis, are made of yellow sandstone that glows golden in sunlight, especially at sunrise and sunset.

Q5. The Mewar school was most patronized under which ruler?

A Maharana Fateh Singh
B Maharana Jagat Singh I (1628-1652) Correct
C Maharana Pratap
D Maharana Udai Singh II

Explanation

Maharana Jagat Singh I was the greatest patron. The Tashvir Mahal produced the finest Mewar miniatures during his reign.

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Q6. Bajuband is a traditional Rajasthani ornament worn on the:

A Upper arm
B Ankle
C Fingers
D Forehead
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Q7. The Sas-Bahu Temple near Nagda (Udaipur) is dedicated to:

A Shiva and Parvati
B Buddha
C A mother-in-law and daughter-in-law
D Vishnu (Sas = Sahasra = Vishnu; Bahu = Brahma)
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Q8. The Ranakpur Jain Temple's Chaumukha (four-faced) design means that the main idol can be viewed from:

A Only from the eastern entrance
B All four cardinal directions simultaneously
C From two opposing directions
D Only from inside the inner sanctum
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Q9. Swang/Swangiya is a form of:

A Folk drama (disguise theatre)
B Painting
C Dance
D Sculpture
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Q10. Ekdali Bandhani refers to a pattern with:

A Wave patterns
B Square blocks of color
C Single dot (ek = one, dal = dot) — the finest and most delicate Bandhani work
D Five large dots in a cluster
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Q11. Ravanhatta is played by which community?

A Langa
B Manganiyar
C Bhopa (narrators)
D Dholi
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Q12. The Chari dance involves women carrying what on their heads?

A Water pitchers only
B Swords
C Brass pots with lighted cotton
D Flower baskets
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Q13. The Kapad Dwara painting tradition is at which temple?

A Karni Mata Temple
B Shrinathji Temple, Nathdwara
C Brahma Temple, Pushkar
D Dilwara Temples
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Q14. Neemrana Baori is in:

A Sikar
B Alwar (Neemrana)
C Jaipur
D Ajmer
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Q15. Blue Pottery of Jaipur traces its origins to which cultural tradition, and who is credited with its revival in the 20th century?

A Afghan glazed tile tradition; revived by Ram Gopal Vijayvargiya
B Chinese porcelain tradition; revived by Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II
C Turko-Persian tradition; revived by Kripal Singh Shekhawat
D South Indian temple art; revived by Rajmata Gayatri Devi

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