The 84 Rajasthan GK questions of this paper, with their original question numbers, in the English wording of the paper. Every answer is from the Commission's final answer key; the explanation of every other question is free here. Cancelled questions and doubtful keys are left out. हिंदी में यही पेपर
In which of the following styles the medieval literary work 'Rasraj' has been used as a subject of depiction ?
Answer key: (B) Marwar
As per the Commission's answer key, Matiram's "Rasraj" was used as a subject of painting in the Marwar style. Paintings on Ritikal texts (Rasraj, Rasikpriya and others) are found in several Rajasthani styles.
Which of the following is not a string instrument ?
Answer key: (C) Algoza
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In which folk dance 'Puria' is considered the main character of the dance ?
Answer key: (B) Rai
As per the Commission's answer key, "Puriya" is the main character in the Rai dance. The Rai dance belongs to the Bhil tribe and is performed with the Gavari dance-drama.
The woman leader, who was put into jail by Bharatpur state for demanding the registration of Bharatpur Praja Mandal.
Answer key: (B) Sushila Tripathi
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In Rajasthani language and culture, Dingal is —
Answer key: (A) Style of poetry
Dingal is a poetic style of Rajasthani (mainly Marwari) in which Charan poets wrote heroic verse. The Braj-mixed Rajasthani poetic style is called Pingal.
Match the following :
Dialect: A. Bagadi B. Jagrauti C. Dhavari D. Gorwari
District: (i) Hanumangarh (ii) Udaipur (iii) Karauli (iv) Sirohi
Answer key: (C) A-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv
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Ranmal Chand, an early work in Rajasthani was composed by —
Answer key: (D) Shridhar Vyas
"Ranmal Chhand" is by Shridhar Vyas; it describes the valour of Ranmal Rathore of Idar.
Which of the following is the oldest temple ?
Answer key: (D) Harshad Mata temple of Abhaneri
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using code given below :
List-I (Region): A. Mewar hilly region B. Hadoti Plateau C. Shekhawati Region D. Ghaggar Plain
List-II (Physiographic Feature): (i) Mukundara hill (ii) Nali (iii) Girwa (iv) Inland drainage
Answer key: (B) A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii
The saucer-shaped hills around Udaipur are called "Girwa" (Mewar); the Mukundara hills lie in the Hadoti plateau; Shekhawati has inland drainage (rivers that do not reach the sea); and the bed of the Ghaggar in Hanumangarh is called "Nali".
The 'Buland Darwaja' built by Aurangzeb is located in —
Answer key: (A) Gagron fort
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Which one of the following is not correctly matched ? (River — Place of Origin)
Answer key: (C) Banganga — Khamnor hills
The Banganga rises in the Bairath hills of Jaipur. The Khamnor hills (Rajsamand) are the source of the Banas. The Sabi rises at Sewar, the Kantli at Khandela and the Som at Bichhameda (Udaipur).
Which one of the following is not correctly matched ?
Answer key: (D) Ghadisar — Jodhpur
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Which of the following districts of Rajasthan are located in the west of 50 cm isohyet ? Select the correct answer from codes given below :
A. Dausa B. Churu C. Hanumangarh D. Bhilwara
Answer key: (D) B and C
The 50 cm isohyet divides Rajasthan into a dry west and a wetter east and runs roughly along the Aravalli. Churu and Hanumangarh lie west of it; Dausa and Bhilwara lie east.
Which one of the following is not correctly matched ? (Peak — District)
Answer key: (C) Kamnath — Sirohi
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Which of the following area is largely affected by soil erosion due to surface water action in Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (C) Chambal region
In the Chambal area (Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Karauli, Dholpur) running water causes gully erosion, which creates deep ravines. In western Rajasthan erosion is mainly by wind.
The only district having Pyrite deposits in Rajasthan is :
Answer key: (D) Sikar
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Jatropha based bio-diesel pilot plant in Rajasthan is located at —
Answer key: (A) Jhamarkotra, Udaipur
As per the Commission's answer key, the jatropha (ratanjot) based bio-diesel pilot plant is set up at Jhamarkotra (Udaipur).
In which of the following group of districts Salar or Sal (Boswellia Serrata) forest are found ?
Answer key: (D) Alwar, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Sirohi
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According to 2011 census, the district having more than 1000 rural sex-ratio in Rajasthan is —
Answer key: (B) Pali
As per the Commission's answer key, Pali district had a rural sex ratio above 1000 in 2011. Dungarpur (highest overall sex ratio in the state) is another such district.
In which district Rotu Conservation Reserve is located ?
Answer key: (A) Nagaur
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Which one of the following is not correctly matched ? (Livestock — Breed)
Answer key: (D) Goat — Nali
Nali is a sheep breed (Ganganagar-Hanumangarh area), not a goat breed. Nachna (Jaisalmer) is a camel breed, Kheri a sheep breed and Mehsana a buffalo breed.
Maize is mainly produced in which part of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (D) Southern & South Eastern Part
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Bhikha Bhai Sagwara canal has been built on which of the following river in Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (D) Mahi
The Bhikha Bhai Sagwara canal is built on the Mahi river in Dungarpur district.
Which one of the following is not correctly matched ? (Industry — Location)
Answer key: (A) State Woollen Mill — Churu
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Jawahar Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is mainly situated in which district of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (A) Chittorgarh
As per the Commission's answer key, Jawahar Sagar sanctuary lies mainly in Chittorgarh district (it spreads over Kota-Bundi-Chittorgarh along the Chambal). It is known for gharials and crocodiles.
In which year number of famine/drought affected villages was maximum in Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (B) 2002-03
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Which of the following district of Rajasthan is highly affected due to water pollution because of dyeing & printing industry ?
Answer key: (A) Pali
Chemical waste from the textile dyeing and printing units of Pali has badly polluted the Bandi river. Balotra and Jodhpur face the same problem.
Which of the following is not correctly matched ?
Answer key: (D) Article 155 — Removal of Governor from office
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Which of the following district is the largest producer of Groundnut in Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (A) Bikaner
Bikaner is Rajasthan's largest groundnut-producing district; its groundnut is known as "Lunkaransar groundnut".
Who among the following Governors of Rajasthan has been the Chairman of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ?
Answer key: (A) O.P. Mehra
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By which Constitutional Amendment Act the institution of Rajpramukh was abolished in Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (C) 7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956
The 7th Constitutional Amendment (1956) reorganised the states, abolished the post of Rajpramukh and created the post of Governor. On 1 November 1956 Gurmukh Nihal Singh became Rajasthan's first Governor.
Who of the following have been the Chief Minister of Rajasthan for three or more times ?
Answer key: (D) Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, Mohanlal Sukhadia, Haridev Joshi
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Which of the following statements about Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan is/are correct ?
A. The strength of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly was 160 in 1952.
B. The Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly were first framed in 1956.
C. There are 18 standing committees of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly out of which 4 are financial.
Answer key: (A) A and B only
The first Assembly (1952) had 160 members, and the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business were first framed in 1956. As per the Commission's answer key, statement C (18 standing committees, 4 financial) is not correct. The Assembly now has 200 members.
The Chief Justice and other judges of the state High Courts are appointed by the :
Answer key: (A) President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and Governor of the state
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From which of the following dates, the rules of the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, 1952 came into force ?
Answer key: (C) 1st October, 1952
As per the Commission's answer key, the Rajasthan High Court Rules, 1952 came into force on 1 October 1952. The High Court itself was inaugurated on 29 August 1949.
Who was the Pro tem speaker of 15th Rajasthan legislative assembly ?
Answer key: (D) Gulab Chand Kataria
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Which of the following former women members of Rajasthan Public Service Commission have also been a member of the Union Public Service Commission ?
(i) Smt. Kanta Kathuria (ii) Smt. Kamla Bheel (iii) Dr. (Smt.) Prakashwati Sharma (iv) Smt. Divya Singh
Answer key: (B) Only (i) and (iii)
As per the Commission's answer key, former RPSC members Kanta Kathuria and Dr. Prakashwati Sharma also served as members of the UPSC.
Among the Judges of Rajasthan High Court who were administered Oath on 29 August, 1949 which one is paired incorrectly ?
Answer key: (C) Justice Jawan Singh Ranawat : Kota
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Who among the following has been the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan ?
A. V. Narayanan B. Kishan Puri C. Sanwaldan Ujjwal D. Maghraj Kalla
Answer key: (C) A, B and C
As per the Commission's answer key, V. Narayanan, Kishan Puri and Sanwaldan Ujjwal were Chief Secretaries of Rajasthan; Maghraj Kalla was not. The first Chief Secretary was K. Radhakrishnan.
Which of the following statement/s about State Election Commission, Rajasthan is/are correct ?
A. The State Election Commission, Rajasthan was constituted in April 1994 under Article 243 K of the Constitution.
B. The State Election Commission is a single member Commission headed by the State Election Commissioner.
C. The State Election Commission has a Secretary who is also the Chief Electoral Officer for the state.
Answer key: (C) B and C
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Consider the following statements :
I. A candidate cannot contest from more than one wards in a municipal election.
II. A candidate can fill maximum four nomination papers from a ward in a municipal election.
Answer key: (C) Both I and II are correct
As per the Commission's answer key, both are correct: in a municipal election a candidate may contest from only one ward, and may file at most four nomination papers from that ward.
Under which Section of the 'Right to Information Act, 2005', Rajasthan State Information Commission's order shall be binding on Public Authority of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (D) 19(7)
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Consider the following statements :
I. SSO ID is required to get information from Jansoochna Portal.
II. There is no fee for getting information of e-Mitra through Jansoochna Portal.
Answer key: (B) Only II is correct
On the Jan Soochna Portal (2019) anyone can see government information free without logging in (no SSO ID needed). So only statement II is correct.
Which of the following is incorrectly listed as an aspect of Good Governance by Rajasthan Sampark ?
Answer key: (C) Trust
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The jurisdiction of Rajasthan Human Rights Commission includes all types of human rights including :
A. Civil and Political Rights B. Economic Rights C. Social and Cultural Rights
Answer key: (D) A, B and C
Under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, human rights mean all rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity. This covers civil-political, economic and social-cultural rights.
The percentage of Marginal Workers to total workers, as per Census 2011, in India and Rajasthan respectively is
Answer key: (A) 24.8 percent and 29.5 percent
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Mukhyamantri Beej Swawalamban Yojana from 2018-2019 in Rajasthan is being implemented in
Answer key: (B) Ten agro-climatic zones of the state
The Mukhyamantri Beej Swavalamban Yojana (started in 2017-18 in the Kota, Bhilwara and Udaipur divisions) was extended from 2018-19 to all ten agro-climatic zones of the state. Under it farmers produce improved seed themselves.
Which of the following statement regarding Medium Irrigation Project in Rajasthan is correct ?
Answer key: (D) Takli is in Kota District and Gardada is in Bundi District
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At which place, RIICO has not set up Japanese Zone in Alwar district ?
Answer key: (C) Thana Gazi industrial area
RIICO set up Japanese investment zones for Japanese companies at Neemrana and Ghiloth (then Alwar district, now the Kotputli-Behror area). There is no such zone at Thanagazi.
Mukhya Mantri Ekal Nari Samman Pension Yojana is related to the following
Answer key: (A) Pension to widows, divorced and abandoned women
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'Mukhya Mantri Yuva Sambal Yojana' started on 1st February, 2019 in Rajasthan is associated with
Answer key: (D) Unemployment Allowance
The Mukhyamantri Yuva Sambal Yojana (1 February 2019) pays an unemployment allowance to educated unemployed youth.
Which of the following statements is not correct about 'Samagra Shiksha' programme ?
Answer key: (B) It is Government of Rajasthan's flagship programme
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'Pichhwai' Handicraft art is identified with following area :
Answer key: (B) Nathdwara
A pichhwai is a cloth painting hung behind the idol of Shrinathji and is the signature of the Nathdwara style. Barmer is known for Ajrakh-Malir printing and Bagru for Dabu printing.
Artificial silk called 'Tusser' is being developed in Rajasthan in
Answer key: (C) Kota, Udaipur and Banswara districts
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'Mukhya Mantri Rajshree Yojana' is related to
Answer key: (C) Develop a positive attitude towards the girl child in the society
The Mukhyamantri Rajshree Yojana (1 June 2016) aims at a positive attitude towards girls. It paid Rs 50,000 in six instalments from a daughter's birth until she passes Class 12.
What amount is to be paid to a woman carrying her second pregnancy by Rajasthan government under Indira Gandhi Maternity Nutrition Yojana ?
Answer key: (B) Rs 6,000
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A first-of-its-kind fully automated Direct Payment Platform for dairy farmers in Rajasthan —
Answer key: (C) mooPay
"mooPay" is the first fully automated platform in Rajasthan that pays dairy farmers for their milk directly into their bank accounts.
Rajasthan government has announced Sunder Singh Bhandari Swarojgar Yojana 2021 to provide loans upto what amount to 50,000 people from economically backward classes at 4% interest rate ?
Answer key: (C) Rs 50,000
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Which of the following Civil Society Organisations gained prominence during the Covid Pandemic for providing services, support and security to migrant labourers ?
Answer key: (A) Ajeevika Bureau
Udaipur-based "Aajeevika Bureau" works for migrant workers. During the Covid lockdown it became known for giving migrant labourers relief, information and help.
Which of the following statements about Ayushman Bharat Mahatma Gandhi Rajasthan Health Insurance Scheme are correct ?
A. The new phase of this scheme was implemented from 30 January, 2021.
B. The scheme will provide free of cost treatment in government and private hospitals attached to it.
C. For common disease per family per year an insurance of Rs 50,000 will be provided.
D. For serious disease an insurance of Rs 5 lakh per family per year will be provided.
Answer key: (D) Only A, B and C
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Smile programme is an initiative launched by Government of Rajasthan Education Department to —
Answer key: (C) Facilitate students to learn from home during the lockdown period
SMILE (Social Media Interface for Learning Engagement) began during the 2020 lockdown; study material was sent to students at home through WhatsApp and similar channels.
Who has been conferred Padma Shri Award in 2021 for literature and education from Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (C) Arjun Singh Shekhawat
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The Base point of Desert Knight 21, a military exercise was —
Answer key: (C) Jodhpur
Desert Knight-21 (January 2021) was a joint exercise of the Indian and French air forces based at Jodhpur Air Force Station.
Mahakavi Kanhaiyalal Sethia Award 2020 was conferred to :
Answer key: (A) Arvind Krishna
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Which of the following cities of Rajasthan recently received the status of UNESCO World Heritage ?
Answer key: (A) Jaipur
The walled city of Jaipur became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2019. Jaipur's Jantar Mantar (2010) and the six hill forts of Rajasthan (2013) were already on the list.
A unique park is being developed at Ghotaru village, near Indo-Pak border. This village is in which district of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (A) Jaisalmer
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Nand Kishore Acharya received the Sahitya Academy Award, 2019 for which of the following ?
Answer key: (A) Cheelte Hue Apne Ko
Nand Kishore Acharya of Bikaner received the 2019 Sahitya Akademi Award for his Hindi poetry collection "Chheelte Hue Apne Ko".
Who was appointed as the Director of the West Zone Cultural Centre at Udaipur recently ?
Answer key: (A) Kiran Soni Gupta
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In the Quarter-final of 2020-21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Rajasthan entered into Semi-final after defeating which state ?
Answer key: (D) Bihar
In the 2020-21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20) quarter-final Rajasthan beat Bihar to reach the semi-final.
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) for producing honey in which of the following district in Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (B) Bharatpur
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Rajasthan government has decided to increase the cash prize for the winners of Olympic, Asian and Common Wealth Games. Now what amount will be given to the winners of gold medal in Olympic games ?
Answer key: (C) Rs 3 crore
In 2021 Rajasthan raised the cash prize for an Olympic gold medal to Rs 3 crore (silver Rs 2 crore, bronze Rs 1 crore).
In which district of Rajasthan, the Third Largest Cricket Stadium in the World is proposed to be built?
Answer key: (C) Jaipur
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Which is the award given by Rajasthan State Sports Council for the best sports coaches ?
Answer key: (A) Guru Vashisht Award
The Rajasthan State Sports Council gives the Guru Vashisht Award to the best coaches and the Maharana Pratap Award to the best players. The Dronacharya Award is the Government of India's coaching award.
Karamsot clan is related to which of the following dynasties ?
Answer key: (C) Rathore
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Who among the following was under the patronage of king Man Singh I of Amber ?
Answer key: (A) Narottam Kavi
Narottam Kavi (author of Mancharit) was under the patronage of Raja Man Singh I of Amer. Bihari and Kulpati Mishra were at the court of Mirza Raja Jai Singh.
The commander of Alauddin, who was killed during the expedition of Ranthambore —
Answer key: (B) Nusarat Khan
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Which of the following sites belong to microlithic culture ?
(i) Sojat (ii) Dhaneri (iii) Tilwara (iv) Ganeshwar
Answer key: (C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Sojat and Dhaneri (Pali) and Tilwara (Balotra, earlier Barmer) are microlithic (Mesolithic) sites. Ganeshwar (Neem ka Thana, earlier Sikar) is a Copper Age culture, so it is left out.
Which of the following is not a Vaishnav Sect ?
Answer key: (D) Laldasi
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The propounder of Naga subsect in Dadupanth was
Answer key: (D) Sundardas
Sundardas started the Naga branch of the Dadu Panth. The Dadu Panth has five branches: Khalsa, Virakt, Uttaradhe, Khaki and Naga.
Identify the place, which is not at all related to folk deity Ramdevji —
Answer key: (D) Banera
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Identify the two Rajput leaders who were associated with Sher Shah against Maldeo —
Answer key: (C) Biramdev and Rao Kalyanmal
Biramdev of Merta and Rao Kalyanmal of Bikaner sided with Sher Shah Suri against Maldev. This led to the battle of Giri-Sumel in 1544.
Who among the following was not associated with Sikar Peasant Movement ?
Answer key: (D) Nainuram Sharma
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Identify the political activists, who sacrificed their life for civil liberties ?
(i) Balmukund Bissa (ii) Sagarmal Gopa (iii) Ramesh Swami (iv) Jwala Prasad Sharma
Choose the correct code :
Answer key: (C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Balmukund Bissa (after a hunger strike in Jodhpur jail, 1942), Sagarmal Gopa (in Jaisalmer jail, 1946) and Ramesh Swami (Bhusawar, Bharatpur, 1947) gave their lives in the movement. Jwala Prasad Sharma was a revolutionary leader of Jaipur who lived on after independence.
Where in Rajasthan, Mehrab Khan led the revolt of 1857 ?
Answer key: (C) Kota
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