The 56 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
Which of the following pair (Political Activist — Related Princely state) is not correctly matched?
Answer key: (B) Bhupendranath Trivedi — Kota
Bhupendranath Trivedi was linked with the Banswara Praja Mandal, not Kota. Mithalal Vyas (Jaisalmer), Kishanlal Joshi (Bharatpur) and Pandit Harinarayan Sharma (Alwar) are correct pairs.
Who was the Ruler of Bikaner who supported the British with his army for suppressing the Revolt of 1857?
Answer key: (A) Sardar Singh
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Under whose leadership, thousands of women participated in the conference held at Katrathal on 25th April, 1934?
Answer key: (C) Kishori Devi
During the Sikar (Shekhawati) peasant movement, a huge women's conference was held at Katrathal on 25 April 1934 under Kishori Devi (wife of Sardar Harlal Singh); thousands of women took part.
Who among the following leader was in the Independence Movement in Bharatpur state?
Answer key: (B) Kishan Lal Joshi
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Which leader of the Marwar Lok Parishad died in June 19, 1942 due to hunger strike against injustice in Jail?
Answer key: (D) Bal Mukund Bissa
Bal Mukund Bissa, a worker of the Marwar Lok Parishad, went on hunger strike against ill-treatment in jail and died on 19 June 1942.
Who among the following was the author of the book 'Jaisalmer Ka Gundaraj'?
Answer key: (A) Sagarmal Gopa
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Saint Haridas was the founder of ........ sect.
Answer key: (C) Niranjani
Sant Haridas (Haridas Niranjani) founded the Niranjani sect; its main seat is at Gadha near Didwana. The Alakhiya sect was started by Sant Lalgiri.
Who among the following is not a master of Maand singing?
Answer key: (C) Gulabo
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In which of the following tribes, the marriages named Tanna and Mor Bandhiya are prevalent?
Answer key: (D) Garasia
Among the Garasias, marriages such as Mor Bandhiya (with pheras, as in Hindu custom), Tanna and Pahravna are found.
In which of the following, the archaeological remains related to Buddhism have been found?
Answer key: (A) Bairath (Virat Nagar)
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Where is Lok Kala Mandir located?
Answer key: (C) Udaipur
As per the Commission's answer key, the answer is Udaipur. The Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal set up by Devilal Samar at Udaipur is the main centre of folk arts and puppetry.
The author of 'Beli Krishan Rukmani Ri', was the court poet of which ruler?
Answer key: (C) Akbar
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Gopal Saini is related to which handicraft of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (B) Blue Pottery
Gopal Saini is a well-known artist of the Blue Pottery of Jaipur.
According to Col. Tod, Meena's originally belong to which of these places?
Answer key: (B) Kali Khoh Mountain ranges
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Who has built the Shiv Temple of Badoli (Kota)?
Answer key: (B) Mihirkula
As per the Commission's answer key, the Ghateshwar Shiva temple of Badoli (near Rawatbhata) is linked with the Huna ruler Mihirakula.
"Ila na deni, aapni, halriya hulraaye. Poot sikhave palne, maran badai maaye." The above lines are taken from which book?
Answer key: (B) Veer Satsai
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Match the following —
Folk Deity: (1) Gogaji (2) Pabuji (3) Hadbuji (4) Fattaji
Birth place: (i) Santhu (ii) Dadreva (iii) Kohu (iv) Bhundol
Code —
Answer key: (B) 1-ii, 2-iii, 3-iv, 4-i
Gogaji was born at Dadreva (Churu), Pabuji at Kolu/Kohu, Hadbuji at Bhundol and Fattaji at Santhu (Jalore).
Which (Cattle fair and District) is not correctly matched?
Answer key: (C) Shivratri Cattle Fair — Sawai Madhopur
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Which writer named the books after the name of Bikaner Maharaja Anoop Singh?
Answer key: (A) Bhav Bhatta
Bhav Bhatt, the court musicologist of Anup Singh, named his works "Anup Sangeet Vilas", "Anup Sangeet Ratnakar" and "Anupankush".
Who is famous with the name of Narsingh in Rajasthan?
Answer key: (B) Kavi Durlabhji
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Which song of goddess was sung by the 'Kanfate Jogi' with Damru and Sarangi?
Answer key: (A) Jeen Mata
The songs of Jeen Mata are sung by the Kanfate (split-ear) Jogis on the damru and sarangi. The song of Jeen Mata is regarded as the longest folk song of Rajasthan.
What is the name of the cremation site of Mewar royal family?
Answer key: (C) Mahasatya
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Which of the following region of Rajputana was ruled by the Varik dynasty?
Answer key: (B) Bayana
The yupa pillar inscription at Vijaygarh (Bayana) shows that the Varika dynasty (Vishnuvardhan) ruled the Bayana area.
Which one of the following (Folk drama - Place) is not matched correctly?
Answer key: (C) Turra Kalangi — Marwar
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Ognia, Angotia, Surliya ornaments are worn -
Answer key: (C) in ears
Ogniya, Angotiya and Surliya are ornaments worn in the ears.
When did Maharana Pratap make Chavand his capital?
Answer key: (D) 1585
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To which age does the artistic splendour of Abhaneri and Rajoregarh belong?
Answer key: (A) Gurjar - Pratihar
The Harshat Mata temple and Chand Baori of Abhaneri (Dausa) and the Neelkanth temple of Rajorgarh (Alwar) are examples of Gurjara-Pratihara art.
Who wrote the book named 'Hammir Hath'?
Answer key: (B) Chandrashekhar
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From the following battles, choose the correct order from first to last according to the year they were fought —
(1) Battle of Gagron (2) Battle of Sarangpur (3) Battle of Bayana (4) Battle of Mavli
Choose the correct option -
Answer key: (B) 2, 1, 3, 4
Sarangpur (1437, Rana Kumbha) came first, then Gagron (1519, Rana Sanga), then Bayana (1527, Rana Sanga), and, as per the Commission's answer key, the battle of Mavli came after all of them.
Ratanada airport provides services to -
Answer key: (A) Jodhpur
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According to the Census 2011, which district of Rajasthan had the lowest rural sex ratio?
Answer key: (D) Dholpur
As per the Commission's answer key, Dholpur had the lowest rural sex ratio. Dholpur's overall sex ratio (846) was also the lowest in the state.
The construction of Bisalpur Dam was completed in which year?
Answer key: (D) 1999
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Which river basin of Rajasthan is in second position in terms of water availability?
Answer key: (A) Banas Basin
As per the Commission's answer key, the Banas basin is second in water availability. The Chambal basin is first.
Assertion (A): Teak trees are mostly found in southern part of Rajasthan.
Reason (R): The teak can bear extreme cold and frost.
Answer key: (C) A is true but R is false
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In which part of Rajasthan the 'Entisols' soil is found?
Answer key: (A) Western
Entisols (sandy, poorly developed soils) are found in the desert of western Rajasthan. Their sub-orders are Psamments, Orthents and Fluvents.
Which (Mineral — Mining Area) is not correctly matched?
Answer key: (D) Rock phosphate - Barodia
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Giral lignite thermal power project is located in which village?
Answer key: (C) Thumbli Village (Barmer)
The Giral lignite thermal power project is at Thumbli village in Barmer district. It runs on lignite from the nearby Giral mine.
As per Koppen's climate classification, which type of climate is found in Dungarpur and Banswara district?
Answer key: (D) Aw
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From which tree 'Katha' is extracted in Rajasthan?
Answer key: (C) Khair
Katha (catechu) is extracted from the khair tree. The Kathodi tribe of the Udaipur area is known for making katha.
Which among the following (River — Associated District) is not correctly matched?
Answer key: (D) Vatrak - Banswara
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The major producing region of soybean in Rajasthan is -
Answer key: (B) Hadoti Plateau
Soybean is grown most on the Hadoti plateau (Kota, Baran, Jhalawar, Bundi), which has black soil.
Which are the highest population districts of Rajasthan, according to Census - 2011 (Descending order)?
Answer key: (A) Jaipur-Jodhpur-Alwar-Nagaur
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Where in Rajasthan oil refinery is being established?
Answer key: (D) Barmer
At the time of the exam, the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery was being built at Pachpadra in Barmer district (Pachpadra is now in the new Balotra district).
When was President Rule imposed in Rajasthan due to unclear majority in the Assembly Elections?
Answer key: (C) 1967
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Who among the following is not in the Selection Committee of the Chairman and members of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission?
Answer key: (A) Governor
The selection committee has the Chief Minister (chair), the Speaker, the Home Minister and the Leader of Opposition. The Governor makes the appointment on its recommendation but is not a member.
Which of the following statement is incorrect?
Answer key: (C) PESA Act is applied to 9 states of Schedule 5.
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When was the Revenue Board established in Rajasthan?
Answer key: (B) 1949
The Board of Revenue for Rajasthan was set up in 1949 with its headquarters at Ajmer.
Identify the Chairman of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission, who also served as the Judge of the Supreme Court of India?
Answer key: (C) Saiyed Saghir Ahmad
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Which of the following statement is not true?
Answer key: (B) All the Ministers of Rajasthan are Cabinet Ministers.
The Council of Ministers has Ministers of State as well as Cabinet Ministers, so "all ministers are Cabinet Ministers" is false. At 15% of the 200-member Assembly, there can be at most 30 ministers including the CM.
Which of the following statement is not true?
Answer key: (D) Ramsay MacDonald called the Collector as the Institutional Charisma.
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High Court of Rajasthan was inaugurated by Rajpramukh Sawai Mansingh on -
Answer key: (A) August 29th, 1949
The Rajasthan High Court was inaugurated at Jodhpur on 29 August 1949 by Rajpramukh Sawai Man Singh II.
In which year 'Chief Minister Raj Neer Scheme' was declared in Rajasthan?
Answer key: (B) 2020
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HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd. is a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and government of Rajasthan with an equity participation of -
Answer key: (D) 74% and 26% respectively
In HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL), HPCL holds 74% and the Government of Rajasthan 26%.
At which level of Panchayati Raj a "Sathin" is selected as an 'Honorary Woman Worker' for women development programmes?
Answer key: (D) Gram-Panchayat
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In Rajasthan the major districts of maize cultivation are -
Answer key: (B) Chittorgarh, Banswara and Bundi
As per the Commission's answer key, of the options given, Chittorgarh, Banswara and Bundi are major maize districts. Maize is grown mainly in southern and south-eastern Rajasthan.
Which of the following will get irrigation benefits from the Parvan Mega project?
Answer key: (B) 637 villages of Jhalawar, Baran and Kota districts
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