RPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer 2018 (Paper 1 - General Hindi & GK)

Analysis of Kathak Dance Gharanas:

• Kathak is Rajasthan's only classical dance style, and the Jaipur Gharana is its primordial (Aadim) school, renowned for footwork (Tatkar), rapid turns (Chakkars), and martial rhythm (Veer Rasa).
• Bhanuji Maharaj is revered as the founder/promoter of the Jaipur Gharana.
• Birju Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj belong to the Lucknow Gharana.
• Hence, Option (2) Bhanuji Maharaj is the correct answer.

Analysis of Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal:

• Padma Shri Devilal Samar founded 'Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal' in Udaipur in 1952.
• The institution gained international fame for preserving, researching, and staging the traditional Rajasthani wood puppetry (Kathputli art) globally.
• Hence, Option (3) is the correct answer.

Analysis of Sansi Tribe:

• The Sansi tribe is predominantly settled in Bharatpur and Ajmer districts.
• The tribe is divided into two distinct sub-groups/branches named 'Bija' and 'Mala'.
• The famous 'Kukadi custom' (virginity test ritual) is practiced exclusively in the Sansi tribe.
• Hence, Option (1) Sansi is the correct answer.

Analysis of Tribal Institutions:

• 'Helroo' is a traditional socio-cooperative organization operating among the Garasia tribe of Abu Road (Sirohi) and Udaipur.
• It functions on cooperative community assistance principles during social and economic endeavors.
• Hence, Option (4) Garasia is the correct answer.