Q6871. Which of the following districts of Rajasthan does NOT fall under the broad influence zone (150 km on both sides of the DFC) of the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)?
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Q6872. The internationally famous Rajasthani folk song "Kesariya Balam Aavo Ni, Padharo Mhare Desh" is predominantly sung in which distinct vocal style?
Explanation
The song Kesariya Balam is sung in the Maand style, the stylised court music of Rajasthan. Manganiyar and Langa styles are different community traditions.
Q6873. The Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana Investment Region (KBNIR) is being developed as a major node under which mega-infrastructure project?
Explanation
The Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana Investment Region is being developed as a major node of the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor.
Q6874. Identify the correct pair regarding the folk music of Rajasthan and its core thematic essence.
Explanation
Panihari songs are songs of women fetching water, which is an important part of desert life. The other pairs have the wrong themes.
Q6875. Consider the following major nodes of the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) in Rajasthan:
I. Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar Industrial Area
II. Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana Investment Region
III. Ajmer-Kishangarh Investment Region
IV. Jaipur-Dausa Industrial Area
Which of the following represents the correct geographical order from North to South?
I. Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar Industrial Area
II. Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana Investment Region
III. Ajmer-Kishangarh Investment Region
IV. Jaipur-Dausa Industrial Area
Which of the following represents the correct geographical order from North to South?
Explanation
From north to south the DMIC nodes in Rajasthan are Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana, Jaipur-Dausa, Ajmer-Kishangarh and Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar. The order is II, IV, III, I.
Q6876. Read the following statements regarding the Maand style of singing and select the correct option.
Statement I: Maand is neither considered purely a classical raga nor a simple folk song; it is a sophisticated, stylized court music form of Rajasthan.
Statement II: Maand singing traditionally developed in the royal courts of Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Jodhpur to praise the glory of the Rajput rulers.
Statement I: Maand is neither considered purely a classical raga nor a simple folk song; it is a sophisticated, stylized court music form of Rajasthan.
Statement II: Maand singing traditionally developed in the royal courts of Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Jodhpur to praise the glory of the Rajput rulers.
Explanation
Maand is neither purely classical nor a simple folk song, and it grew up in the royal courts of Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Jodhpur in praise of the rulers. Both statements are correct.
Q6877. The integration of the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) with the DMIC in Rajasthan is expected to cause which of the following primary economic effects?
Explanation
Linking the Dedicated Freight Corridor with the DMIC reduces the logistics transit time between Rajasthan and the western ports.
Q6878. In Rajasthani folk traditions, the term ‘Kurja’ refers to a migratory bird that is symbolically used in songs to represent:
Explanation
The Kurja is a migratory bird in folk songs. It is used symbolically as a messenger that carries notes between separated couples.
Q6879. Find the odd one out among the legendary exponents of the Maand singing style of Rajasthan.
Explanation
Allah Jilai Bai, Gavari Devi and Mangi Bai Arya are noted Maand singers. Gulabo Sapera is known as a Kalbelia dancer, so she is the odd one out.
Q6880. Which of the following statements about ‘Panihari’ songs is correct?
Explanation
Panihari songs reflect desert life and the value of water, and are sung by women who fetch it. They are not martial songs or ploughing songs.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 6871 | (b) Jaisalmer |
| 6872 | (b) Maand style |
| 6873 | (b) Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) |
| 6874 | (a) Panihari - Songs of women fetching water |
| 6875 | (a) II, IV, III, I |
| 6876 | (c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
| 6877 | (c) Reduction in logistics transit time between Rajasthan and western ports |
| 6878 | (d) A messenger carrying notes between separated couples. |
| 6879 | (c) Gulabo Sapera |
| 6880 | (b) They reflect desert life and the preciousness of water. |
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