Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#311] Calico printing is mainly done in which place(s) of Jammu region?
Correct Answer

(A) Samba

Explanation

Solution: Calico Printing is a well-known type of block printing which is mainly done in Samba district of Jammu region. The printing is done on hand woven cotton cloth, floor/bed coverings with vegetable colours.

[#312] The painting of Rasamanjari was painted by
Correct Answer

(B) Devidasa

Explanation

Solution: An important example of Basholi painting style is the depiction of the 'Rasamanjari' or 'Bouquet of Delight' in 1664 AD (a long love poem written in 15 th century by Bhanudatta of Tirhut Bihar). It was painted by Devidasa under the patronage of Raja Kirpal Pal.

[#313] Basholi town is located in which district of Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(A) Kathua

Explanation

Solution: Basholi is a town in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. During late 17 th and 18 th centuries, Basholi emerged as a great centre of painting which was known as Basholi School of Paintings. It is considered as the first school of Pahari paintings.

[#314] Sondus is a type of
Correct Answer

(C) Wedding ornament

Explanation

Solution: Ladakhi women wear a wedding ornament known as Sondus or Branshil, which is fixed on the left shoulder and has a few gold or silver discs connected by a number of long silver strands.

[#315] Floating boathouse and Shikaras of Kashmir are examples of which work?
Correct Answer

(B) Khatam band

Explanation

Solution: Khatam Band is an old craft which is the speciality of Kashmir wood work. Important products of Khatam Band are floating boat houses and shikaras of Kashmir. Other items are bowls, boxes, screens, panels,
cupboards, cabinets, etc.