CET (Graduate) 2022 (Paper 131B): Rajasthan GK Questions with Answer Key
The 52 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
Rajasthan GK: Solved Previous Year Questions (English PDF)1189 questions · 30 original papers · 22 chapters · every answer explained · facts at a glance · exam traps
Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
(A) Vijay Singh Pathik — Todgarh Jail
(B) Arjun Lal Sethi — Belur Jail
(C) Kesari Singh Barhath — Hazaribagh Jail
(D) Jorawar Singh — Bareilly Jail
Answer key: (D) Jorawar Singh — Bareilly Jail
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Zorawar Singh Barhath was never caught; he lived underground for years. Bareilly jail is linked with his nephew Pratap Singh Barhath, who died there in 1918. Pathik was held in Todgarh jail, Arjun Lal Sethi in Vellore (Belur) jail and Kesari Singh Barhath in Hazaribagh jail.
As per the Commission's answer key, the answer is Jaipur Praja Mandal. It was formed in 1931 by Kapoorchand Patni, and Jamnalal Bajaj reorganised and revived it in 1936-37. The Mewar Praja Mandal was set up by Manikya Lal Verma, and the Marwar one by Jai Narayan Vyas and others.
Maharana Sajjan Singh of Mewar set up the "Ijlas Khas" for administrative and judicial reform. His predecessor Shambhu Singh had set up the "Mahkama Khas".
Which Ruler of Marwar did not accept the suzerainty of the Mughals?
(A) Udai Singh
(B) Ajeet Singh
(C) Rao Chandrasen
(D) Rao Amar Singh
Answer key: (C) Rao Chandrasen
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Rao Chandrasen never accepted Akbar's suzerainty, so he is called the "Pratap of Marwar" and the "forgotten king" (Bhoola Bisra Raja). His brother Udai Singh (Mota Raja) made peace with the Mughals.
Swangiya (Aavad) Mata is the kuldevi of the Bhati dynasty of Jaisalmer. Tanot Mata is also regarded as a form of Aavad Mata, but the name given as kuldevi is Swangiya Mata.
Match the List—I with List—II and select the right choice with the help of code given below — List-I: (a) Govind (b) Natha (c) Mandan (d) Kumbha List-II: (i) Devmurti Prakaran (ii) Dwar Deepika (iii) Vastumanjari (iv) Sangeetraj Code -
As per the Commission's answer key, Jaidayal Soni and Chetram are artists of the Turra Kalangi khayal. Its main centre is the Ghosunda area of Chittorgarh.
According to Koppen's classification, Jalore, Sikar, Nagaur and Jhunjhunu are included in which of the following climatic region?
(A) Bwhw
(B) Bshw
(C) Bwkw
(D) Bskw
Answer key: (B) Bshw
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According to Koppen these districts fall in the BShw region (semi-arid steppe, hot, dry winter). BWhw (hot desert) is the climate of far-western Rajasthan (most of Jaisalmer and Barmer).
Read the statements carefully - I. The Advocate General Office of Rajasthan came into existence on the formation of the State of Rajasthan as per the State Reorganisation Act, 1956. II. G.C. Kasliwal became the first Advocate General for the State of Rajasthan. Which of the following option is correct?
(A) Only statement I is correct
(B) Only statement II is correct
(C) Both statements I and II are correct
(D) Both statements I and II are incorrect
Answer key: (C) Both statements I and II are correct
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As per the Commission's answer key, both statements are correct. The Advocate General (Article 165) is the state's top law officer, appointed by the Governor. G.C. Kasliwal was Rajasthan's first Advocate General.
At present the number of Judges in the Rajasthan High Court is -
(A) 30
(B) 40
(C) 50
(D) 60
Answer key: (C) 50
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At the time of the exam the sanctioned strength of the Rajasthan High Court was 50 judges (including the Chief Justice). The principal seat is at Jodhpur and a bench sits at Jaipur.
Match the following and select the correct answer from the code given below — Industry: 1. Rajasthan State Chemical Works 2. Hitech Glass Factory 3. Mewar Sugar Mill 4. J.K. Cement Works Place: (i) Didwana (ii) Dholpur (iii) Bhupalsagar (iv) Nimbahera
Rajasthan State Chemical Works is at Didwana, the Hitech Glass Factory at Dholpur, Mewar Sugar Mill at Bhupalsagar (Chittorgarh) and J.K. Cement Works at Nimbahera.
The correct pair of major mustard producing districts of Rajasthan is -
(A) Ajmer — Nagaur
(B) Bikaner — Jaisalmer
(C) Alwar — Jaipur
(D) Karauli — Sawai Madhopur
Answer key: (C) Alwar — Jaipur
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As per the Commission's answer key, of the pairs given, Alwar-Jaipur are major mustard producers. Mustard is the main rabi oilseed of eastern Rajasthan (Alwar, Bharatpur, Jaipur and others).
Which one of the following (Irrigation Project — District) is not correctly matched?
(A) Panchna — Karauli
(B) Mansi Wakal — Dungarpur
(C) Orai — Chittorgarh
(D) Gudha — Bundi
Answer key: (B) Mansi Wakal — Dungarpur
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The Mansi Wakal project is in Udaipur district (drinking water for Udaipur city), not Dungarpur. Panchna (Karauli), Orai (Chittorgarh) and Gudha (Bundi) are correct.
