The 28 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 is the highest peak of Aravali range in Rajasthan?
Answer key: (B) Gurushikhar
Guru Shikhar (1722 m, Mount Abu) is the highest peak of the Aravalli. Ser (1597 m) is the second highest.
Khetri Bansyal Conservation reserve is situated in which of the following place of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (A) Jhunjhunu
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Which among the following is the longest river of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (A) Chambal
By total length the Chambal is Rajasthan's longest river (it rises at Janapav in Madhya Pradesh and joins the Yamuna). Note: the longest river flowing wholly within Rajasthan is the Banas. The Chambal is also called Rajasthan's only perennial river.
Chitrashala Art Gallery is situated in which of the following place?
Answer key: (C) Bundi
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Who presented Rajasthan state budget of 2024-25?
Answer key: (D) Diya Kumari
Deputy CM and Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the state budget for 2024-25.
______ was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj.
Answer key: (B) Rajasthan
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Geendar dance is associated with which region of Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Answer key: (D) Shekhawati
Geendar is the famous dance of Shekhawati (Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Churu), danced by men with sticks to the beat of the nagara during Holi. Many men dress as women ("Gangaur") in it.
Who among the following was the follower of Nirgun worship? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Answer key: (C) Dadu Dayal
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Match List-I with List-II
List-I (Fair): a. Beneshwar b. Kaila Devi c. Jeen Mata d. Diggi Kalyanji
List-II (Place): I. Karauli II. Tonk III. Dungarpur IV. Sikar
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer key: (C) a-III, b-I, c-IV, d-II
The Beneshwar fair is in Dungarpur, Kaila Devi in Karauli, Jeen Mata in Sikar and Diggi Kalyanji (Malpura) in Tonk.
Which civilization is famous by the name Dhulkot or Tamravati Nagari? (Choose the most appropriate option from below:)
Answer key: (A) Aahad
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Select the most incorrect statement from below about Kalibangan civilization.
Answer key: (D) No evidence of ploughed field has been found in Kalibangan.
Statement D is false: Kalibangan has given the world's oldest evidence of a ploughed field (furrow marks), with two crops sown together in criss-cross lines. Fire altars and evidence of an earthquake were also found here.
After the death of Rana Sanga, who became the ruler of Mewar? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Answer key: (B) Rana Ratan Singh
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Which of the following Dams in Rajasthan is NOT on river Chambal?
Answer key: (D) Ramgarh Dam
Ramgarh dam (Jaipur) is on the Banganga. Gandhi Sagar, Rana Pratap Sagar, Jawahar Sagar and Kota Barrage are on the Chambal.
"Mitigating poverty in western Rajasthan" (MPOWER) is being implemented with the help of -
Answer key: (D) IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development)
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In which year Rajasthan State Food & Civil Supplies Corporation was established?
Answer key: (A) 2010
The Rajasthan State Food and Civil Supplies Corporation was set up in 2010. It procures and distributes grain for the public distribution system (ration).
Where is the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology located in Rajasthan?
Answer key: (C) Jodhpur
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Where is Rajiv Gandhi Fintech Digital Institute to be established in Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below:)
Answer key: (A) Jodhpur
The Rajiv Gandhi Fintech Digital Institute was to be set up at Jodhpur (budget announcement).
Who was the State Election Commissioner of Rajasthan during 2023?
Answer key: (C) Madhukar Gupta
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Which of the following became the first state to adopt a road safety action plan?
Answer key: (B) Rajasthan
As per the Commission's answer key, Rajasthan was the first state to adopt a road safety action plan.
Keoladeo Ghana National Park is located in which place?
Answer key: (B) Bharatpur
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At the time of India's Independence, how many Riyasat were there in present day Rajasthan (Rajputana Region)? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Answer key: (A) 19
At Independence Rajputana had 19 princely states, 3 thikanas (Kushalgarh, Lava, Neemrana) and the centrally ruled Ajmer-Merwara. The integration of Rajasthan was completed in seven stages, from 18 March 1948 to 1 November 1956.
What was the ancient name of Jaisalmer?
Answer key: (C) Mand
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In the genre of Rajasthani prose and poetry the works which throw light on the achievements and incidents of a particular individual and dynasty are called. (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Answer key: (C) Prakas
"Prakas" works describe the achievements of a person or dynasty, such as "Rajprakas" and "Suraj Prakas". "Veli" is a poetic form (e.g. Prithviraj Rathore's "Veli Krisan Rukmani Ri"), and "Vigat" gives historical and geographical details (e.g. "Marwar ra Pargana ri Vigat").
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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Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Black soil is found in Kota, Bundi, Baran and Jhalawar districts of Rajasthan.
Statement (II): Black soil contains enough quantity of Nitrogen but lacks in Calcium.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Answer key: (C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
Statement I is true: black (regur) soil is found on the Hadoti plateau (Kota, Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar). Statement II is false: it has enough calcium, magnesium and potash but lacks nitrogen and phosphorus. It suits cotton best.
Select the most incorrect statement about Salar Forest
Answer key: (D) Teak tree is abundantly found exclusively in Salar forest.
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What is the percentage of Reservation for women in Panchayati Raj system in the State of Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below:)
Answer key: (A) 50%
In 2008 Rajasthan raised reservation for women in Panchayati Raj institutions from 33% to 50%. The 73rd Amendment requires at least one-third.
What is the main obstacle in agricultural development of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (D) Irregularity and uncertainty of rains
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