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

Analysis of Court Officials of Mewar:

• In Mewar royal court, the trusted official designated to tie and wrap the royal turban (Pagari / Chhap) of Maharana was called 'Chhabdar' (or Bandhdar).
• Mewar turbans had distinct historic styles such as Amarsahi, Arsisahi, Swaroopsahi, and Khursahi.
• Therefore, Option (3) Chhabdar is the correct answer.

Analysis of Tribal Costumes:

• 'Khoytu' (or Khoitu) is a tight white loincloth / dhoti wrapped around the waist by men of the Bhil tribe.
• Other traditional clothes of Bhils include Thepada (tight dhoti), Piria (yellow bridal dress), and Kachhabu (ghaghra worn by women).
• Hence, Option (2) Bhil tribe is the correct answer.

Analysis of Female Painters of Rajasthan:

• Sahiba is the acclaimed female miniature artist of the Ajmer-Masuda school of painting (active in late 18th century).
• In Nathdwara painting school, Kamla and Ilaichi are famous female artists.
• In Kota school, the participation of royal queens in hunting scenes is a distinctive hallmark.
• Hence, Option (4) Sahiba is the correct answer.