Religious Heritage, Fairs and Festivals of Rajasthan
Religious Heritage, Fairs and Festivals of Rajasthan: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Fairs and Festivals of Rajasthan, UNESCO’S List of Intangible Heritage Sites in Rajasthan and UNESCO’s List of Tangible Heritage Sites in Rajasthan.
Important Questions on Religious Heritage, Fairs and Festivals of Rajasthan
In which of the following place the Rajasthan International Folk Festival is celebrated?
Which town in Rajasthan is home to the World Heritage Site Ranthambore Fort?
When did the Rajasthani folk dance Kalbelia listed as an intangible cultural heritage by Unesco?
Which of the following dance is listed in Unesco's representative list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of humanity?
Match the List-I and List-II:
| List-I (Fair/Festival) | List-II (Place) |
| (A). Rajasthan International Folk Festival | (1). It is an annual art and music festival celebrated around Sharad Purnima in Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort |
| (B). The Desert Festival | (2). It is a famous and much-awaited annual event that took place in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. |
| (C). Camel Festival | (3). It is a festival celebrated in Bikaner in honour of the ship of the desert. |
| (D). Mewar Festival | (4). Mewar Festival is celebrated in Udaipur. |
Select the correct answering using the codes below:
A B C D
Match the List-I and List-II:
| List-I (Fair/Festival) | List-II (Place) |
| (A). Rajasthan International Folk Festival | (1). Jodhpur |
| (B). The Desert Festival | (2). Jaisalmer |
| (C). Camel Festival | (3). Bikaner |
| (D). Mewar Festival | (4). Udaipur |
Select the correct answering using the codes below:
A B C D
Consider the following statements about the Mewar Festival:
- It is mainly celebrated in Udaipur, Rajasthan
- Mewar Festival is one of the significant festivals of India that marks the advent of spring.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the Camel Festival of Rajasthan:
- It is a festival celebrated in Bikaner in honour of the ship of the desert.
- It includes camel games, camel races, and other cultural performances.
Organised in honour of the ship of the desert, the Camel Festival is a spectacular festival celebrated in _____.
Which of the following is believed to be the second-biggest cattle fair of India?
Consider the following statements about the Pushkar Fair:
- It is a spectacular five-day camel and livestock fair held on the banks of the Pushkar lake in Rajasthan.
- It also coincides with the religious celebration of Kartik Ekadashi.
Gangaur Festival is celebrated in _____.
The Desert Festival is a famous and awaited event in _____.
Which of the following statement is not correct regarding Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF)?
Rajasthan International Folk Festival is held in _____.
Which city, after Ahmedabad, has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
In what year was Jaisalmer Fort designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
In what year was Kumbhalgarh Fort designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Which states are home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Keoladeo National Park?
The Chittorgarh Fort is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year ____.
