20 questionswith explanationsfor RAS, Patwari, VDO and other Rajasthan exams
The 'Leheriya' tie-dye pattern of Rajasthan is recognised by its:
Answer: (1) Diagonal wave-like stripes
Explanation
Leheriya (from 'lehar', wave) is made by rolling and tying cloth diagonally, producing wave-like stripes.
When the stripes of a leheriya cross one another to form a checked pattern, the design is called:
Answer: (2) Mothda
Explanation
In mothda the leheriya lines intersect to form small checks; it is used for odhnis and turbans.
The traditional 'Chunari' (Chundri) odhni of Rajasthan is characterised by:
Answer: (3) Tiny tie-dyed dots, usually on a red ground
Explanation
The chunari is a bandhej odhni covered with tiny tied dots, often red, worn by married women.
The traditional 'Rajputi Poshak' worn by women in Rajasthan consists of:
Answer: (4) Kurti-kanchli, ghaghra and odhni
Explanation
The Rajputi poshak comprises the kurti-kanchli (upper garment), ghaghra (skirt) and odhni (head-cover).
In traditional Rajasthani court dress, the long, flared, frock-like coat worn by men, reaching below the knees, was called:
Answer: (4) Jama
Explanation
The jama is a long, flared coat reaching below the knees, worn by Rajput men at court and ceremonies; the patka is a waist sash.
In traditional Rajasthani attire, the 'Atamsukh' is:
Answer: (2) A heavy quilted overcoat worn in winter
Explanation
The atamsukh is a heavy, quilted gown-like overcoat worn by royalty and nobles in winter.
In the month of Shravan, especially on Teej, which pattern of turban is traditionally worn in Rajasthan?
Answer: (3) Leheriya
Explanation
The rain-wave leheriya turban is customary in Shravan and on Teej.
Consider the following statements about Rajasthani headgear: 1. A 'safa' is generally shorter and wider than a 'pagri'. 2. Saffron (kesariya) garments and turbans were traditionally worn by Rajput warriors at the time of 'saka'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: (3) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
A safa is a shorter, broader cloth than the long narrow pagri, and warriors donned kesariya (saffron) before a saka.
Match the traditional ornaments with the part of the body on which they are worn: A. Timaniya B. Nevri C. Tagdi D. Karnphool 1. Ear 2. Waist 3. Neck 4. Feet
Answer: (4) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
Explanation
Timaniya is a neck ornament, nevri (anklet) is worn on the feet, tagdi (kandora) round the waist and karnphool in the ears.
Which of the following ornaments is worn in the nose?
Answer: (1) Nath
Explanation
The nath is a nose ring; hathphool is worn on the hand, pajeb on the feet and aad around the neck.
The 'Borla', worn on the forehead by married women of Rajasthan, is also known as:
Answer: (2) Rakhdi
Explanation
The borla, a round forehead ornament, is also called rakhdi (or tikka) and is a sign of a married woman.
Consider the following statements about traditional ornaments of Rajasthan: 1. 'Tadda' is worn on the upper arm. 2. 'Aad' is worn around the neck. 3. 'Punchhi' is worn on the toes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: (1) 1 and 2 only
Explanation
Tadda is an arm ornament and aad a neck ornament; punchhi is worn on the wrist, not the toes.
Arrange the following ornaments according to where they are worn, from head to foot: 1. Pajeb 2. Hathphool 3. Shishphool 4. Hansli
Answer: (3) 3, 4, 2, 1
Explanation
Shishphool is worn on the head, hansli on the neck, hathphool on the hand and pajeb on the feet.
Which sweet, a honeycomb-like disc of fried flour batter soaked in sugar syrup, is especially associated with Teej in Rajasthan?
Answer: (4) Ghevar
Explanation
Ghevar, a porous disc-shaped sweet often topped with rabdi, is a Teej speciality, notably of Jaipur.
Bikaneri Bhujia, a GI-tagged snack of Rajasthan, is made mainly from the flour of:
Answer: (1) Moth bean
Explanation
Bikaneri bhujia is made mostly from moth bean flour mixed with some gram flour and spices; moth grows widely in arid Rajasthan.
'Churma', served with dal and baati, is traditionally prepared by:
Answer: (2) Crushing wheat baatis and mixing them with ghee and sugar or jaggery
Explanation
Churma is made by crushing baked or fried wheat baatis and mixing them with ghee and sugar or jaggery.
'Raab', a traditional dish of rural Rajasthan, is mainly prepared by cooking:
Answer: (2) Bajra flour in buttermilk
Explanation
Raab is a thin, cooling preparation of bajra (or maize) flour cooked in buttermilk, common in summer.
Which of the following is NOT one of the dried desert ingredients of the Rajasthani dish 'Panchkuta'?
Answer: (4) Lotus stem
Explanation
Panchkuta combines desert produce such as ker, sangri, kumatiya, gunda and kachri or amchur; lotus stem is not a desert ingredient.
Match the food item with the place it is famous for: A. Sohan Halwa B. Mawa Kachori C. Kalakand (milk cake) D. Malpua 1. Pushkar 2. Alwar 3. Jodhpur 4. Ajmer
Answer: (1) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
Explanation
Sohan halwa is famous at Ajmer, mawa kachori at Jodhpur, kalakand (milk cake) at Alwar and malpua at Pushkar.
'Ker', used in the dish ker-sangri, is the fruit of which plant?
Answer: (2) Capparis decidua
Explanation
Ker is the berry of Capparis decidua, a leafless desert shrub; sangri pods come from the khejri (Prosopis cineraria).