The 26 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
Dholpur Combined Cycle Power Station is operated by
Answer key: (C) Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd.
The gas-based Dholpur combined cycle power station is run by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (RVUNL). Kawai (Baran) has Adani's private thermal power station.
Who is the author of song 'Dharti Dhoran Ri' ?
Answer key: (A) Kanhaiya Lal Sethia
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The life history of the saints which is available in poetry form in Rajasthani language is known as
Answer key: (A) Parchi
"Parchi" is the Rajasthani literary form that tells the life of saints and devotees in verse. "Vaat" (baat) is the story form.
Which place of Sikar area is famous for gota industry ? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Answer key: (D) Khandela
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In which of the following cities of Rajasthan Mahindra World City is located ?
Answer key: (D) Jaipur
Mahindra World City is a special economic zone (SEZ) on the Ajmer Road in Jaipur, with IT, engineering and handicraft units.
Psamments, Orthents and Fluvents are sub-orders of which of the following soil type ?
Answer key: (B) Entisols
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When was the state of Rajasthan completely unified ?
Answer key: (B) 1 November, 1956
In the seventh stage, on 1 November 1956, Ajmer-Merwara, Abu-Delwara and the Sunel Tappa of Madhya Bharat joined Rajasthan (the Sironj area went to Madhya Pradesh). The same day the post of Rajpramukh ended and Sardar Gurmukh Nihal Singh became the first Governor.
Which of the following tourist centre is not located near Ajmer ?
Answer key: (A) Gulab Bagh
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Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : Dadudayal (Kabir of Rajasthan) was born on Phalgun Shukla Navmi in 1542 AD in Dholidub village of Alwar.
Statement (II): Dadu gave his teachings on Brahma, Jiva, Jagat and Moksha in a simple language (Sadhukkadi).
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Answer key: (A) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Statement I is wrong: Dadu Dayal is held to have been born at Ahmedabad (Gujarat) in 1544; Dholidoob (Alwar) is the birthplace of Sant Laldas. Statement II is right: he taught in a simple common language. The chief seat of the Dadu Panth is at Naraina (Jaipur); his disciples Sundardas, Rajjab and Garibdas are well known.
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I (Memorials): (a) Jaswant Singh's Thada (b) Chhatris of Rulers and Paliwals (c) Chaurasi Khambon Ki Chhatri (d) Fateh Gumbad
List-II (Place): (i) Jaisalmer (ii) Bundi (iii) Alwar (iv) Jodhpur
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Answer key: (D) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
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Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : Rajasthan gets rainfall from the Monsoon of Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea.
Statement (II): Bay of Bengal Monsoon pass through the Rajasthan without giving much rainfall to it because there is no proper obstruction available in the passage of it.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Answer key: (D) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Statement I is correct. Statement II is wrong: it is the Arabian Sea branch that passes without giving much rain, because the Aravalli runs parallel to it and cannot block it. Rajasthan gets most of its rain from the Bay of Bengal branch.
The Darrah Game Sanctuary was converted as
Answer key: (A) Mukundra National Park
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Which of the following is not an agro-based industry of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (D) Cement Industry
The cement industry is based on limestone, a mineral. Chittorgarh leads the state in cement; the first cement factory came up at Lakheri (Bundi) in 1915.
'CAZRI' institute is mainly involved in research of
Answer key: (B) Sustainable farming systems in arid ecosystem
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Which of the following dams of Rajasthan produces Hydroelectric power ?
Answer key: (B) Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam
Mahi Bajaj Sagar dam (Banswara) has hydroelectric power houses. Jawai dam (Pali), the "Amrit Sarovar of Marwar", is mainly for irrigation and drinking water, as is Meja dam (Bhilwara).
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : Phosphate rock is mostly used in the manufacture of superphosphate which is utilized as a nutrient for crops, fruits and flowers.
Statement (II) : Phosphate rock has been located at Maton, Karbaria-Ka-Gurha, Kanpur, Dakan Kotra and Neemach hill, all the Aravalli formation of the Pre-Cambrian age near Udaipur and Jaisalmer areas.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Answer key: (B) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
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Who is the current Chairperson of Rajasthan Human Rights Commission ?
Answer key: (A) Justice Ganga Ram Moolchandani
At the time of the exam (2024) Justice Ganga Ram Moolchandani was Chairperson. The Commission was set up on 18 January 1999; its first Chairperson was Justice Kanta Bhatnagar.
In which year was the High Court of Rajasthan established ?
Answer key: (C) 1949
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Which of the following tourist centre is located close to Barmer ?
Answer key: (B) Kiradu Temples
The Kiradu temples (Barmer), with the Someshwar temple as the main one, are called the "Khajuraho of Rajasthan" for their sculpture. Sam dunes are in Jaisalmer and Natani ki Haveli in Jaipur.
Who was the Chief Commander of the Mughal army in the Battle of Haldighati ?
Answer key: (D) Man Singh
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Which of the following area did not cover in first stage of Indira Gandhi Canal project ?
Answer key: (A) Barmer
The first stage covered mainly Ganganagar, Hanumangarh and Bikaner. Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and others benefited in the second stage.
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : Ajmer was an important centre of political awakening and socio-economic activity from the final years of the nineteenth century.
Statement (II): In 1888, a delegate from Ajmer - Merwara participated in the Allahabad session of the Indian National Congress.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Answer key: (B) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
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In how many agro climatic zones, is the state of Rajasthan divided, for the purpose of agriculture ?
Answer key: (C) 10
Rajasthan is divided into 10 agro-climatic zones (such as arid western plain, irrigated north-western plain, humid southern plain and humid south-eastern plain).
Which of the following district has highest production of cotton in the state of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (D) Sri Ganganagar
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Which of the following is the largest zinc producing mine in Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (B) Rampura Agucha Mine
Rampura Agucha (Bhilwara) of Hindustan Zinc is one of the world's largest zinc mines. Zawar (Udaipur) is an ancient zinc mine; Kayad (Ajmer) and Sindesar Khurd (Rajsamand) are also lead-zinc mines.
______ has been established, by government of Rajasthan, with an objective to disseminate useful scientific and technological knowledge at the ground root levels.
Answer key: (C) Science and Technology Resource Centre
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