20 questionswith explanationsfor RAS, Patwari, VDO and other Rajasthan exams
Kumbhalgarh fort was built by:
Answer: (1) Rana Kumbha
Explanation
Kumbhalgarh fort was built by Rana Kumbha of Mewar in the 15th century, with Mandan as its architect.
The 'Sonar Qila' (Golden Fort) is located in:
Answer: (2) Jaisalmer
Explanation
Jaisalmer fort, built by Rawal Jaisal of yellow sandstone, is called Sonar Qila for its golden hue.
The famous painting 'Bani Thani' belongs to which school of Rajasthani painting?
Answer: (3) Kishangarh
Explanation
Bani Thani, painted by Nihal Chand, is the most celebrated work of the Kishangarh school.
Hawa Mahal in Jaipur was built by:
Answer: (4) Sawai Pratap Singh
Explanation
Hawa Mahal was built in 1799 by Sawai Pratap Singh; its architect was Lalchand Ustad.
The Kirti Stambha at Chittorgarh is dedicated to which Jain Tirthankara?
Answer: (1) Adinath (Rishabhdev)
Explanation
The Kirti Stambha, built by the Jain merchant Jeeja Shah, is dedicated to the first Tirthankara Adinath.
The Vimal Vasahi temple at Dilwara (Mount Abu) was built by:
Answer: (2) Vimal Shah
Explanation
Vimal Vasahi was built in 1031 by Vimal Shah, minister of the Solanki king Bhimdev I, and is dedicated to Adinath.
The Ranakpur Jain temple was built during the reign of Rana Kumbha by:
Answer: (3) Dharna Shah
Explanation
The Chaumukha temple of Ranakpur was built by the Jain merchant Dharna Shah during Rana Kumbha's reign.
'Pichhwai' paintings are traditionally associated with:
Answer: (4) Nathdwara
Explanation
Pichhwais are cloth paintings hung behind the idol of Shrinathji and are a hallmark of the Nathdwara school.
Junagarh fort of Bikaner was built by:
Answer: (1) Rai Singh
Explanation
Junagarh fort was built by Raja Rai Singh of Bikaner, with his minister Karamchand supervising construction.
The Kiradu temples, often called the 'Khajuraho of Rajasthan', are located near:
Answer: (2) Barmer
Explanation
The Kiradu group of temples near Barmer is known for its sculptural art and called the Khajuraho of Rajasthan.
Gagron fort, a water fort (jal durg), stands at the confluence of which rivers?
Answer: (3) Ahu and Kali Sindh
Explanation
Gagron fort in Jhalawar is surrounded by water at the confluence of the Ahu and Kali Sindh rivers.
The Ragamala set of 1605 painted at Chavand, an early landmark of the Mewar school, is the work of:
Answer: (4) Nisardi
Explanation
The Chavand Ragamala of 1605, made during Maharana Amar Singh I's reign, was painted by Nisardi (Nasiruddin).
In which year was the Jantar Mantar of Jaipur inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List?
Answer: (1) 2010
Explanation
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur, built by Sawai Jai Singh II, was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2010.
Consider the following statements about the 'Hill Forts of Rajasthan' World Heritage Site: 1. It was inscribed on the UNESCO list in 2013. 2. It includes the forts of Jaisalmer and Gagron. 3. Mehrangarh fort of Jodhpur is part of it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: (2) 1 and 2 only
Explanation
The six hill forts inscribed in 2013 are Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambore, Gagron, Amber and Jaisalmer; Mehrangarh is not among them.
Mehrangarh fort of Jodhpur, founded by Rao Jodha in 1459, stands on which hill?
Answer: (3) Chidiyatunk
Explanation
Mehrangarh is built on Chidiyatunk hill; Jaisalmer fort is on Trikuta, Ajmer's Taragarh on Beethli and Jaigarh on Cheel ka Teela.
Taragarh fort of Ajmer was originally known as:
Answer: (4) Garh Beethli
Explanation
Taragarh, built by the Chauhans on Beethli hill above Ajmer, was originally called Garh Beethli.
The 'Jaivana' cannon, described as the largest cannon on wheels in the world, is kept in which fort?
Answer: (1) Jaigarh
Explanation
The Jaivana cannon was cast in the Jaigarh foundry under Sawai Jai Singh II and is displayed in Jaigarh fort.
Who was the chief architect (sutradhar) of the Vijay Stambha built by Rana Kumbha at Chittorgarh?
Answer: (2) Jaita
Explanation
The Vijay Stambha was built by the sutradhar Jaita with his sons Napa, Poma and Puja.
Mandan, the court architect of Rana Kumbha, wrote which of the following works on architecture?
Answer: (3) Rajvallabh
Explanation
Mandan wrote Rajvallabh, Prasad Mandan and Rupmandan; Sangeet Raj is by Kumbha and Amarkavya Vanshavali by Ranchhod Bhatt.
The Jag Niwas (now the Lake Palace) in Lake Pichhola, Udaipur, was built by:
Answer: (4) Maharana Jagat Singh II
Explanation
Jag Niwas was built in 1743–46 by Maharana Jagat Singh II on an island in Lake Pichhola.