The 34 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
Select the reptilian member found in Rajasthan :
Answer key: (B) Indian Chameleons
The chameleon is a reptile. The porcupine and wild boar are mammals and the buzzard (a kite-like bird of prey) is a bird.
Who was the first person to use word 'Rajasthani' for the language of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (A) George Abraham Grierson
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With which occasion is the 'Kacchi Ghodi' dance associated? Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Answer key: (D) Marriages
Kachhi Ghodi is danced at weddings by men who tie a dummy horse of bamboo at the waist. It is popular in Shekhawati; rows moving forward and back make a "flower-petal" pattern.
The life history of the saints which is available in poetry form in Rajasthani language is known as
Answer key: (A) Parchi
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Who among the following is not appointed by the Governor of Rajasthan? Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Answer key: (D) Chief Justice of High Court.
The President appoints the High Court Chief Justice (Article 217). The Governor appoints the State Election Commissioner, the State PSC Chairman and (as Chancellor) the Vice Chancellors of state universities.
2023 Arjun awardee, Divyakriti Singh of Rajasthan, is associated with which one of the following?
Answer key: (A) Equestrian dressage
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Who was the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan as on 5th September 2024?
Answer key: (D) Sudhansh Pant
Sudhansh Pant was Chief Secretary at that time. The Chief Secretary is the top officer of the state administration and head of the Secretariat.
Who among the following was the first Chief Secretary of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (C) Shri K. Radhakrishnan
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Which art form is Mangilal Mistri associated with?
Answer key: (B) Kavad
Mangilal Mistri (Bassi, Chittorgarh) is a famous artist of Kavad. A kavad is a multi-panelled painted wooden shrine, a "portable temple", on which mythological stories are painted; Bassi is its centre.
In the first stage of formation of present state of Rajasthan Cabinet of Matsya union was formed under the leadership of
Answer key: (A) Shri Shobha Ram
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______ was first called 'Maru' then 'Maruvara' and later on came to be called 'Marwar'. Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Answer key: (B) Jodhpur
The Jodhpur region was anciently called Maru/Maruvara, later Marwar. Rao Jodha founded Jodhpur city in 1459.
Bamboo forest is found in which of the following districts of Rajasthan? Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Answer key: (A) Banswara
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Chuliya waterfall is located in which of the following regions of Rajasthan? Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Answer key: (C) South eastern plateau region
Chuliya waterfall is on the Chambal near Bhainsrorgarh (Rawatbhata, Chittorgarh), in the south-eastern plateau (Hadoti) region. It is about 18 m high.
What percentage of the total land mass area of India is in Rajasthan? Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Answer key: (C) 10.4%
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In the 12th Five Year Plan of Rajasthan which sector has been given maximum allocation?
Answer key: (B) Power
As per the Commission's answer key, the power sector got the largest allocation in the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17).
Select the most incorrect statement about Ganeshwar excavations.
Answer key: (D) Here copper was received from Harappans.
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Kalibangan is located in which place of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (C) Hanumangarh
Kalibangan is in Hanumangarh district on the Ghaggar (ancient Saraswati). "Kalibangan" means "black bangles", which were found here in large numbers.
After the death of Rana Ratan Singh who became the ruler of Mewar?
Answer key: (C) Rana Vikramaditya
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Who was the first woman chairperson of Rajasthan Human Rights Commission?
Answer key: (B) Kanta Bhatnagar
Justice Kanta Bhatnagar was the first Chairperson of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission (set up 1999).
The body working at the highest level of Rajasthan administration system is : Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Answer key: (B) Government Secretariat
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Select the plants found in the subtropical mountain forest in Rajasthan :
Answer key: (C) Mango, Neem
Subtropical mountain forests are found only at Mount Abu, with evergreen trees such as mango, neem and jamun. Khejri, ber, ker, thor and phog are desert plants, and dhokra and palash grow in dry deciduous forests.
Which of the following is the state flower of Rajasthan and is also a timber yielding tree?
Answer key: (C) Rohida
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Name the largest Solar Park of India which is situated in Rajasthan. Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Answer key: (C) Bhadla Solar Park
Bhadla Solar Park (now Phalodi district, earlier Jodhpur) has a capacity of about 2245 MW. Charanka is in Gujarat, Pavagada in Karnataka and Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh.
Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation was established in the year:-
Answer key: (C) 1961
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Which of the following projects has brought a revolutionary change in the tribal dominated areas of Rajasthan? Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Answer key: (D) Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam Project
Irrigation and power from the Mahi Bajaj Sagar project (Banswara) greatly improved farming and living standards in the tribal areas of Banswara-Dungarpur. It is called the "lifeline of the tribals".
Match List-I with List-II
List-I (Forest Area): a. Sariska b. Darrah c. Mount Abu d. Kailadevi
List-II (Place): I. Alwar II. Kota III. Karauli IV. Sirohi
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer key: (C) a-I, b-II, c-IV, d-III
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Gandhi Sagar dam is built over which of the following rivers?
Answer key: (C) Chambal
Gandhi Sagar dam (1960) is built on the Chambal in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh. It is the first dam of the Chambal project.
Where do women wear jewellery named 'Borla'?
Answer key: (D) Head
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According to census 2011 which of the following districts of Rajasthan has the highest literacy rate?
Answer key: (B) Kota
In 2011 Kota had the highest literacy (76.6%) and Jalore the lowest (54.9%). The state's literacy rate was 66.1%.
Given below are two statements about Laterite soil:
Statement I: Laterite soil is found in Dungarpur, central and southern part of Udaipur and in Rajsamand regions.
Statement II: It looks red due to presence of iron.
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 true.
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Which of the following is an important 'ISABGOL' producing area of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (A) Barmer
Isabgol is the main medicinal crop of western Rajasthan (Barmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Nagaur). As per the Commission's answer key, Barmer.
Which City of Rajasthan is known as "City of Garments"?
Answer key: (A) Bhilwara
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What is the minimum number of meetings of Gram Sabha to be held in Rajasthan in a year under the Panchayati Raj System? Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Answer key: (C) 2
Under the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 the Gram Sabha must meet at least twice a year. The Commission's answer key gives the same answer.
Which of the following is the first Super Thermal Power Plant of Rajasthan? Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Answer key: (A) Suratgarh Thermal Power Station
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