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Shishu palvadham was created by Magh to worship

  1. Lord Krishna

  2. Lord Shiva

  3. Lord Rama

  4. Lord Vishnu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Among the given options the great poet Magh belongs to Rajasthan. He had written a poetry titled 'Shishupal Vadham.' He created it to worship Lord Krishna. He invested in this great work of all his rich vocabulary, pure grammar, all encompassing erudition and knowledge, command over the language, and ornate elegant style.

The shlok with the following meaning 'grains come from crops and crops never come without farming hence effort should be made for agriculture leaving everything aside' was written by

  1. Suthradar Mandan

  2. Pratap Singh Barhat

  3. Sadhu Sitaram Das

  4. Maharshi Parashar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prominent author Maharshi Parashar was born in Pushkar (Ajmer). He had written a book titled Krishi Parashar. It elucidates about the ancient reference regarding Godhan Puja on Padava after Diwali. Several authors have projected him as the author of 'Krishishastra.' In the book 'Maharshi Parashar', he has mentioned about forecast related to rains which is used by peasants till date.

Which of the following was/were the important chapter/s in Mandals Grantha?

  1. Devta Murti Prakaran

  2. Vastusar

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Suthradar Mandan was a great architect of olden times. He incorporated principles of architecture in his Granthas. He was a favourite vasthu shilpi of Mewar Maharana Kumbha. His prominent chapters are Devta-Murti Prakaran, Prasadamandanam, Vastushastram, Vastusar etc.

Suthradar Mandan was an eminent

  1. Poet

  2. Painter

  3. Architect

  4. Ruler


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Suthradar Mandan was a great architect of olden times. He incorporated principles of architecture in his Granthas. He was a favourite vasthu shilpi of Mewar Maharana Kumbha. His prominent chapters are Devta-Murti Prakaran, Prasadamandanam, Vastushastram, Vastusar etc.

Which of the following is the work of the poet Magh?

  1. Khandkhadyakam

  2. Sushruth sanhita

  3. Brahmasfut Sidhantha

  4. Shishu palvadham


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Among the given options the great poet Magh belongs to Rajasthan. He had written a poetry titled 'Shishupal Vadham.' He created it to worship Lord Krishna. He invested in this great work of all his rich vocabulary, pure grammar, all encompassing erudition and knowledge, command over the language, and ornate elegant style.

Great fort of Kumbalgarh  was constructed under the supervision of

  1. Suthradar Mandan

  2. Pratap Singh Barhat

  3. Sadhu Sitaram Das

  4. Rao Gopal Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The impregnable castle of Kumbalgarh was constructed under his supervision and plan. Sutradhar Mandan's name is famous amongst the rankers of Indian vastukar's who are proficient in theoretical as well as practical knowledge of architecture. His principles related to the aspects of art, maths, astrology in architecture are still considered valuable.

Resource material for the book Vishvavallabha by Chakrapani Mishra is

  1. Harshacharitha

  2. Vrihatsanhita

  3. Gatasaptha sathi

  4. All of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chakrapani Mishra was a Darbari pandit in court of Maharana Pratap. He was deeply inspired by the works of Varahmihra. Resource material for the book Vishvavallabha by Chakrapani Mishra is Vrihatsanhita of Varahmihra. He also authored books like Muhurtmala, Vyavaharadarsha and Rajyabhisheka.

Hammir Raso is written by ______.

  1. Sharangdhar

  2. Chakrpani Mishra

  3. Namdev

  4. Chand Bardai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hammir Deva was a king in the province of Rajasthan during the second half of Medieval Indian history. 'Raso' literally means appraisal. Hammir Raso is the appraisal about the king and his life, achievements, etc which was written down by Sharangdhar.

Vrikshayurveda grantha was written by

  1. Sutradhar Mandan

  2. Magh

  3. Chakrpani Mishra

  4. Sharanga Dhar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vrikshayurveda Grantha was written by Sharang Dhar. Based on this book many gardens were developed by the rulers as well as public. It contributed greatly to the environment conservation. Other than Vrikshayurveda Grantha he also wrote Sarangdhar Paddhti which contributed immensely to the music system. 

Chakrapani Mishra was a great

  1. Architect

  2. Botanist

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the two


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chakrapani Mishra was a Darbari-Pandit in the court of Maha Ranapratap. He was an architect and a well-known botanist of the time. His famous works included Vishwavallabha, Muhurthamala, Rajyabhishekha paddhti etc. He emphasized on developing water resources.