In Rajasthan, the custom by which the maternal uncle brings gifts at the wedding of his sister's child is called
- A.Nata
- B.Mayra or bhat
- C.Mosar
- D.Toran
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Explanation
The correct answer is B, mayra or bhat. The mother's brother arrives with clothes, ornaments and money for his sister and her children, and the occasion is treated as a binding obligation of the maternal family, celebrated with songs of its own. Option A is wrong because nata is the custom, found in several communities, by which a woman may enter a second marriage. Option C is wrong because mosar is the feast given by a family after a death, which is the opposite kind of occasion. Option D is wrong because the toran is the wooden emblem fixed above the bride's door which the groom strikes with his sword before the wedding rites, a ritual act rather than a gift. The giving of mayra is most elaborate in the Shekhawati and Marwar regions.
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Practice Questions
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- A.The head
- B.The nose
- C.The waist
- D.The feet
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- A.Timaniya
- B.Kardhani
- C.Bajuband
- D.Nevari
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Read the full explanation →The pomcha, a yellow odhni printed with lotus flowers, is traditionally presented to a woman
- A.After the birth of a child
- B.At the time of a death in the family
- C.When she leaves for her parents' home
- D.On the first day of the agricultural year
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Read the full explanation →The lahariya pattern of Rajasthan is particularly associated with which season?
- A.Winter
- B.The monsoon
- C.Summer
- D.Autumn
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Read the full explanation →The famous Sanganeri block print belongs to which district of Rajasthan?
- A.Jaipur
- B.Barmer
- C.Chittorgarh
- D.Bikaner
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Sanganer lies just south of Jaipur city and is known for its fine floral block printing on a white or cream ground, worked with delicate outlines and soft colours, and the neighbouring village of Bagru in the same district prints bolder motifs in black and red.
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