The 31 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
Mantha river merges in which of the following lakes of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (D) Sambhar lake
The Mantha (Mendha) river falls into Sambhar lake. Other rivers falling into Sambhar are Rupangarh, Khari, Khandela and Samod. Sambhar is India's largest inland salt lake.
Which of the following statement is not correct about the winter monsoon of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (B) Winds start blowing from oceanic high pressure area to terrestrial low pressure area causing rainfall.
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Which of the following statement is not correct about the Khetri Copper refining plant?
Answer key: (C) It is situated in Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
The Khetri Copper Complex (Hindustan Copper Limited) is in Jhunjhunu district, not Bikaner. The Khetri-Singhana belt is famous for copper.
Indira Gandhi Canal has been built on the following rivers :
Answer key: (D) Beas and Satluj
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Which of the following is the name of a mobile application launched by Rajasthan Government for farmers?
Answer key: (D) Raj Kisan Jaivik App
The "Raj Kisan Jaivik App" was launched to register organic farmers and help them sell their produce.
When was the first Agriculture Budget presented in Rajasthan separately? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Answer key: (C) 2022-23
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Who among the following was the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (C) Kamla Beniwal
Kamla Beniwal became Rajasthan's first woman Deputy CM in 2003. Diya Kumari became Deputy CM in December 2023. Vasundhara Raje was the state's first woman Chief Minister.
Which of the following statement is not correct about dry teak forests of Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Answer key: (B) In these areas, annual rainfall varies from 150-200 cms.
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Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Kanjar tribe is mostly found in Kota, Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar, Bhilwara, Udaipur, Ajmer and Alwar areas of Rajasthan.
Statement (II): The head of the family is known as 'Kotwal' in Kanjar tribe.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Answer key: (C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Statement I is correct, II is wrong: the head of the Kanjars is called "Patel". "Kotwal" is the head of the Sahariyas. The Kanjars' kuldevi is Chauth Mata, and Chakri is the famous dance of Kanjar women.
Which of the following district has the lowest female literacy rate in Rajasthan according to 'Census, 2011'?
Answer key: (C) Jalore
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Who has been appointed as the Advocate General of Rajasthan in February 2024?
Answer key: (D) Rajendra Prasad Gupta
Rajendra Prasad Gupta was appointed Advocate General of Rajasthan in February 2024. The Advocate General (Article 165) is the state's top law officer, appointed by the Governor.
Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): The Chambal project is a combined project by the Madhya Pradesh State and the Rajasthan state.
Statement (II): Mahi power project is located close to Udaipur in Rajasthan.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Answer key: (C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
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Who among the following does not come within the jurisdiction of Lokayukta in Rajasthan?
Answer key: (B) The Chief Minister
Under the Rajasthan Lokayukta Act, 1973 the Chief Minister is outside the Lokayukta's jurisdiction. Ministers, Zila Pramukhs, Pradhans and state service officers are within it.
Jantar Mantars are located in these two cities - (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Answer key: (A) Jaipur and Delhi
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Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Sansi is Nomadic tribe mostly found in Bharatpur district.
Statement (II): The two division of Sansi are Vija and Mava.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Answer key: (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Both statements are correct. The Sansis are a nomadic tribe found mostly in Bharatpur district, and they have two divisions, Beeja (Vija) and Mala (Mava).
The main objective of 'CHAUKA SYSTEM' of Rajasthan is to
Answer key: (C) Manage Water Resources in Water Stressed Regions
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'Taanka' is a traditional technique common to the Thar desert region of Rajasthan, used for
Answer key: (B) Rainwater harvesting
A taanka (kund) is a lined round pit in the ground in which rainwater from a roof or courtyard is stored for drinking. Khadin, nadi, beri and baori are other traditional ways of storing water.
Who was the first novel and drama writer of Rajasthani? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Answer key: (B) Shiv Chandra Bhartiya
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Allah Jilai Bai, a famous folk artist is well known for:
Answer key: (B) Mand Singing
Allah Jilai Bai of Bikaner was a Maand singer; "Kesariya Balam Aavo ni Padharo Mhare Des" is her famous song. She received the Padma Shri in 1982. Another famous Maand singer was Gavari Devi (Pali).
Which fair of Rajasthan is called the 'Kumbh of the Tribals'?
Answer key: (A) Beneshwar fair
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During whose reign, a folk drama 'Tamasha' started? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Answer key: (A) Maharaja Pratap Singh
The Tamasha folk theatre of Jaipur began in the time of Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. The Bhatt family (Banshidhar Bhatt, Gopi Krishna Bhatt) shaped it; "Jogi-Jogan" and "Heer-Ranjha" are famous tamashas.
Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Bairath is situated in Jaipur district. It has been a very developed place during various eras.
Statement (II): It was the capital of Matsya Region during the Mahabharata period. Stone plaques of samrat Ashoka's period have also been found.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Answer key: (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
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Which fort is called 'Sonar Quila' or 'Golden fort'?
Answer key: (C) Jaisalmer fort
Jaisalmer fort is built of yellow sandstone that shines like gold in sunlight, hence "Sonar Qila". Rawal Jaisal built it on Trikuta hill in 1155. It is one of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan on the UNESCO World Heritage list (2013).
A mass based organisation MKSS took the initiative in demanding records of famine relief work and accounts of labourers was first raised in which state?
Answer key: (D) Rajasthan
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The starting point of Indira Gandhi Canal is in the state of:
Answer key: (B) Punjab
The canal starts at the Harike barrage in Punjab. Its first 204 km feeder runs through Punjab and Haryana and enters Rajasthan at Masitawali Head (Hanumangarh).
The Jawahar Sagar Dam is on which of the following rivers?
Answer key: (D) Chambal
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Animal Husbandry contributes around ......... share of agriculture sector in Rajasthan.
Answer key: (B) 1/3
As per the Commission's answer key, animal husbandry contributes about one-third of the agriculture sector. Livestock is a big source of rural income in Rajasthan, and the state is among the country's leading milk producers.
In which fort Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas, Kothi khas, Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj located?
Answer key: (A) Lohagarh fort
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Which Regiment of the Indian Army did Major Shaitan Singh belong to?
Answer key: (D) Kumaon Regiment
Major Shaitan Singh (13 Kumaon) fell at Rezang La in the 1962 India-China war and was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously. He was from Banasar village in Jodhpur district.
Which of the following is a fresh water lake?
Answer key: (B) Udai Sagar
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Sariska National Park is mainly famous for? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Answer key: (A) Royal Bengal Tiger
Sariska (Alwar) is a tiger reserve (1978-79). Tigers had vanished there by 2005; in 2008 tigers were brought from Ranthambore, India's first tiger relocation.