Practice 323 Social Life, Fairs & Festivals multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.
Q1. The Urs of Ajmer Sharif Dargah is an annual celebration of which Sufi saint?
Explanation
The Urs at Ajmer Sharif Dargah commemorates the death anniversary of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (1141-1236 CE), the founder of the Chishti order in India. The Urs is held over six days in the month of Rajab (Islamic calendar) and attracts millions of pilgrims of all faiths from across the world.
Q2. Tejaji is a folk deity associated with protection of:
Explanation
Tejaji is a folk deity revered as a cattle protector (gau rakshak). He sacrificed his life protecting cows from thieves and was bitten by a snake while doing so. His main temple is at Kharnal (Nagaur). Tejaji Fair is held at Parbatsar.
Q3. Nagaur Fair is popularly known as which type of fair?
Explanation
Nagaur Fair (January-February) is one of India's largest cattle fairs, famous for trading of Nagauri bulls, horses, and camels.
Q4. Gangaur festival, one of Rajasthan's most important festivals, is dedicated to:
Explanation
Gangaur (Gan = Shiva, Gaur = Gauri/Parvati) is celebrated from Chaitra Shukla Tritiya (18 days after Holi). Women worship Gauri for marital happiness — unmarried girls for a good husband, married women for their husband's long life. The Gangaur procession in Jaipur and Udaipur is spectacular.
Q5. Laal Maas is a famous Rajasthani non-vegetarian dish. What gives it the distinctive red color?
Explanation
Laal Maas (Red Meat) is a fiery mutton curry from Rajasthan, getting its deep red color from Mathania chillies (from Mathania village near Jodhpur). It is cooked with yogurt, garlic, and minimal spices. It was a royal Rajput hunting dish. The less spicy white version is called 'Safed Maas.'
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Q6. The Rajasthani 'Poshak' (traditional women's outfit) consists of which three main garments?
Q7. The 'Panihari' folk song of Rajasthan describes:
Q8. The 'Rajasthani Thali' (complete meal platter) traditionally contains approximately:
Q9. In which of the following states/regions is Chhath Puja primarily celebrated, as mentioned in the article?
Q10. Pushkar Fair is held on:
Q11. The Chari Dance of Rajasthan involves balancing what on the head?
Q12. Kite Festival in Rajasthan is celebrated on:
Q13. The Teej festival in Rajasthan is associated with the onset of which season?
Q14. Gangaur procession in Jaipur features:
Q15. Traditional Rajasthani kitchen is called:
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