Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Jai Singh II.

Key Points

• Jaigarh Fort also known as the victory fort is situated on the promontory called the Cheel ka Teela of the Aravalli range.
  • It overlooks the Amer Fort and the Maota Lake, near Amer in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
  • The fort was built by Jai Singh II in 1726 to protect the Amer Fort.
  • The fort features a cannon named "Jaivana", which was manufactured in the fort precincts and was then the world's largest cannon on wheels.
  • During the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Jaigarh Fort became one of the world's most efficient cannon forge.

The correct answer is Ghoomar.

Key Points

• Ghoomar dance
  • ​Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan and is performed by women.
  • It is the official dance of Rajasthan State.
  • It is a traditional folk dance of the Bhil tribe.
  • It is performed to worship Goddess Sarasvati which was later embraced by other Rajasthani communities.
  • Ghoomar became popular in the Indian state of Rajasthan during the reigns of Rajput kings.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Walar.

Key Points

• Walar Folk Dance:
  • Location: Udaipur, Pindwara, Sirohi, Abu Road.
  • Performed By: Women from Garasia community.
  • Performance Occasions: On the occasion of Gangaur & Teej festivals.
  • Features: Involves simple circular movements of dancers on beats, no instrument is used in this dance form.
  • It is associated with the Garasia tribe.
  • Generally accompanied by the beats of the Mandal, Chang, and a variety of other musical instruments.

The correct answer is Kalibangan.

• Kalibangan is a town located on the left or southern banks of the Ghaggar River.
  • It is the first city of Rajasthan from which the excavations revealed the existence of the Indus valley civilization.

Key Points

• Kalibangan is a part of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, located in the present Hanumangarh district.
  • The site was discovered by Luigi Pio Tessitori, an Italian Indologist and linguist.
  • After Independence in 1952, Amlanand Ghosh identified the site as part of the Harappan Civilization and marked it for excavation.
  • Later, during 1961-69, excavation was carried out by B. B. Lal & Balkrishna Thapar. 

The correct answer is ​India Post Payments Bank.

Key Points

• India Post Payments Bank launches its digital payments services ‘DakPay’.
  • ​Aims to Transform Banking Experience at the last mile.
  • DakPay is not just a digital payment app but a suite of digital financial and assisted banking services provided by India Post & IPPB.
  • Launched under: Ministry of Communication and Information Technology
    • Minister: Ravi Shankar Prasad

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