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RPSC 2018 — Art & Culture Questions with Answers

All 8 Art & Culture previous-year questions from RPSC 2018, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Literature of Rajasthan

   Which of the following pairs of literary work and author is NOT correctly matched?

   • a)Pagi — Chandra Prakash Deval
   • b)Kodmade — Meghraj Mukul
   • c)Pagphero — Mani Madhukar
   • d)Bol Bharmali — Yadvendra Sharma

   Explanation: 'Bol Bharmali' is a celebrated Rajasthani poetic composition written by Satyen Joshi, not by Yadvendra Sharma. All other listed options are correctly matched pairs.

2. Q2.Folk Deities of Rajasthan

   Match List-I (Folk Deity of Rajasthan) with List-II (Main Seat/Associated Place) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

   Explanation: Tejaji's main cattle fair site is Parbatsar. Pabuji is deeply associated with Kolugaon (Phalodi). Mallinathji's main seat is located in Tilwara (Barmer), and Gogaji was born in Dadrewa (Churu).

3. Q3.Handicrafts of Rajasthan

   Who among the following was awarded Padma Shri in 1974 for his exceptional contribution to the Blue Pottery of Jaipur?

   • a)Kripal Singh Shekhawat
   • b)Hissamuddin Usta
   • c)Kudrat Singh
   • d)Mohanlal Soni

   Explanation: Kripal Singh Shekhawat received the Padma Shri in 1974 for reviving the traditional craft of Jaipur Blue Pottery, blending style techniques internationally.

4. Q4.Architecture of Rajasthan

   Match List-I (Historic Temples of Rajasthan) with List-II (Location/District) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

   Explanation: Kameshwara Mahadev is situated in Pali. Shitaleshwar Mahadev temple is in Jhalawar. Pipala Mata is at Osian (Jodhpur), and Nilkantha temple is inside Sariska in Alwar.

5. Q5.Indian Painting

   The well-known painting 'Bani Thani' belongs to which school of art?

   • a)2 and 3 only
   • b)2 only
   • c)1 and 3 only
   • d)1, 2 and 3

   Explanation: 'Bani Thani' is a celebrated miniature painting of the Kishangarh school of Rajasthani painting, often called India's Mona Lisa, attributed to the artist Nihal Chand.

6. Q6.Crafts of India

   Consider the following pairs: Craft Heritage of 1. Puthukkuli shawls — Tamil Nadu 2. Sujni embroidery — Maharashtra 3. Uppada Jamdani saris — Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

   • a)1 only
   • b)1 and 2
   • c)3 only
   • d)2 and 3
7. Q7.Religion

   With reference to the religious practices in India, the "Sthanakvasi" sect belongs to

   • a)Buddhism
   • b)Jainism
   • c)Vaishnavism
   • d)Shaivism
8. Q8.Architecture

   With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri. 2. Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   • a)1 only
   • b)2 only
   • c)Both 1 and 2
   • d)Neither 1 nor 2