17 real questions asked on this chapter in Rajasthan recruitment exams (CET (Graduate), CET (Senior Secondary), Patwari, College Lecturer, RAS Prelims, Senior Teacher (Secondary Education), VDO), 19 times in all. The wording is exactly as printed in the English part of each paper, and the answers are from the Commission's final answer key. 9 answers with explanations are free here; all answers are in the book. हिंदी में पढ़ें
| Body part / custom | Names to know | Remember it for |
|---|---|---|
| Head / forehead | Borla (Bor, Rakhdi), Sheeshphool, Tika | Borla is the sign of a married woman |
| Ears | Ogniya, Angotiya, Surliya, Toti, Jhumka, Karnaphool, Chhelkadi | Most-asked list in papers |
| Nose / teeth | Nath, Bulak, Kanta / Choonp | Choonp = gold stud between the teeth |
| Neck | Timaniya, Hansli, Aad, Tulsi, Khungali | Timaniya is worn by women on the neck |
| Arm / hand / fingers | Bajuband, Tad / Hathphool, Narmukh, Chooda / Moondriya | Hathphool on the back of the hand |
| Waist | Tagadi, Kandora | – |
| Feet / toes | Ramjhol, Nevari, Payal, Khadwas, Tanka / Bichhiya | Ramjhol is on the feet, not the wrist |
| Odhni and colours | Lahariya (Teej), Peela / Pomcha (birth of a child), Chunri; Kasumal = deep red | Old names of the sari: Dukul, Anshuk, Vasan, Chol |
| Turbans | Amarshahi, Vijayshahi, Khanjarshahi, Shahjahani, Udaishahi, Jaswantshahi | Paag-Dastur: turban tied on the heir after the head of the family dies |
| Birth customs | Dasotan (10th day after a son's birth), Jamna (gift from mother's parents), Jadula (first haircut) | – |
| Wedding customs | Badhar (wedding feast), Tutiya (women's play after the barat leaves), Aana (second send-off of the bride) | – |
| Social evils and laws | Sati (Bundi first banned, 1822); Mausar (death feast; Act 1960); Sagri (bonded labour; Act 1961); Davriya (maids in dowry); Tyag (Charan-Bhat demands) | Sharda Act 1929 (child marriage) through Harbilas Sarda of Ajmer |
Which one of the following (Ornament - Human body part) is not matched correctly?
Answer: (C) Ramjhol - Wrist
Ramjhol is a belled ornament worn on the feet, not the wrist. Suraliya (ear), Timaniya (neck) and Tagadi (waist) are correctly matched.
What is the 'Badhar'?
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The tradition of Rajasthan, in which folk drama is performed by the women of the house after the groom's procession leaves the house, is called -
Answer: (C) Tutiya
After the barat leaves, the women of the groom's house stage a night of humorous song and play called "Tutiya" (Tuntiya).
Ognia, Angotia, Surliya ornaments are worn -
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In Rajasthan putting a gold nail between the teeth is known as:-
Answer: (C) Choonp
A gold stud fixed in the teeth is called "Choonp". Borla (bor/rakhdi) is worn on the forehead.
Also asked in: CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 · R15 · Q 95; Patwari 2025 · DQ69 · Q 8
Where do women wear jewellery named 'Borla'?
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Timniya is worn by :
Answer: (B) Women on their neck.
Timaniya is a neck ornament worn by women. Other neck ornaments are Hansli, Aad, Tulsi and Khungali.
On which of the following special occasion the Rajasthani women especially wear the 'Lahariya Bhaant ki Odhni'?
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What is 'Aanau' in social customs and traditions of Rajasthan?
Answer: (C) After marriage sending bride to her in-law's house for the second time
Sending the bride to her in-laws' house for the second time after marriage is called "Aana" (Aanau, Muklawa/Gauna).
On which part of body 'Toti' ornament is worn?
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Which of the following colours is 'Kasumal', which is used in the costumes of Rajasthan ?
Answer: (A) Red
Kasumal (kusumbhi) is a deep red made from the safflower (kusum). Folk songs and odhnis and safas often mention "Kasumal" colour.
Which custom is celebrated on tenth day of the birth of a male child ?
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Dukul, Ansuk, Vasan and Chol are the popular name of which type of clothing ?
Answer: (A) Saree
Dukul, Anshuk, Vasan and Chol are old names for the sari (the long garment of women).
Where do women wear 'Nevari' ornament?
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What is called 'Paag-Dastur'?
Answer: (D) A custom that was observed on certain day after the death of the head of the family.
On a fixed day (usually the twelfth) after the death of the head of the family, the turban is tied on the heir; this is "Paag-Dastur" (the turban ceremony), meaning he now carries the family's responsibility.
Which of the following are the famous types of turbans prevalent in Rajasthan?
A. Amarshahi B. Vijayshahi C. Khanjarshahi D. Shahjahani
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Match the Rajasthani ornaments given in List I with the Body parts given in List II.
List I (Rajasthani ornaments): a. Chhelkadi b. Narmukh c. Khadwas (Anklets) d. Moondriya
List II (Body parts): I. Fingers II. Feet III. Hands IV. Ears
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer: (A) a-IV, b-III, c-II, d-I
As per the Commission's answer key, Chhelkadi is an ear ornament, Narmukh a hand ornament, Khadwas a foot ornament and Moondriya (mundri, ring) a finger ornament.
These are not from past papers. Notes Bazar wrote them on facts of this chapter that have not been asked yet.
Where is the "Bajuband" ornament worn?
Answer: (A) Upper arm
Bajuband is tied on the upper arm.
Where is the "Hathphool" ornament worn?
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Where is the "Bichhiya" ornament worn?
Answer: (C) Toes
Bichhiya is worn on the toes by married women.
What is the death feast called in Rajasthan?
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What was the custom of sending maids (servants) with a daughter as dowry in rich families called?
Answer: (A) Davriya custom
Sending maids with the bride as dowry was called the Davriya custom.
What was the custom of working as a bonded labourer for a moneylender against a loan called?
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Which princely state of Rajasthan first banned sati, in 1822?
Answer: (C) Bundi
Bundi was the first state in Rajasthan to declare sati illegal, in 1822.
The "Sharda Act" (1929) against child marriage came through the efforts of which person of Rajasthan?
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The close-fitting riding trousers known all over the world are named after which city?
Answer: (A) Jodhpur (Jodhpurs)
Riding breeches are called "Jodhpurs" after Jodhpur. The Jodhpuri coat (bandhgala) also comes from Jodhpur.
What was the custom of Charans and Bhats demanding gifts at will at weddings called?
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Which odhni is traditionally worn by a mother at the birth of a child?
Answer: (B) Peela (Pomcha)
The yellow "Peela" or "Pomcha" odhni is worn at the birth of a child. The lahariya is worn at Teej.