The 25 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
Where is Rajasthan Atomic Power Station located? Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Answer key: (D) Rawatbhata
The Rajasthan Atomic Power Station is at Rawatbhata (Chittorgarh) on the Chambal. Its first unit started in 1973 with Canadian help; Chambal water cools the reactors.
What is the minimum quorum required for a Gram Sabha meeting under the Panchayati Raj system?
Answer key: (D) One tenth
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On which date second stage Rajasthan Union (Present Rajasthan) was formed? Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Answer key: (B) 25th March 1948
On 25 March 1948 Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar, Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh, Kishangarh, Shahpura, Tonk and the Kushalgarh thikana formed the "Rajasthan Union" (Purva Rajasthan). Maharao Bhim Singh of Kota was Rajpramukh, Gokul Lal Asawa Prime Minister and Kota the capital. With Udaipur joining on 18 April 1948 it became "United Rajasthan".
According to 2011 census, which of the following districts of Rajasthan has the lowest population density?
Answer key: (B) Jaisalmer
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Which of the following statement is not correct about alluvial soil in Rajasthan?
Answer key: (D) This soil contains enough quantity of nitrogen.
Statement D is wrong: alluvial soil is fertile but lacks nitrogen and phosphorus, while it has enough potash and lime. Wheat, mustard, cotton and rice grow well on it.
In Rajasthan, what is the amount payable every month to unemployed educated girls under 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Sambal Yojna'? Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Answer key: (D) Rs 4,500
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Which of the following projects of Rajasthan provides hydroelectric power?
Answer key: (A) Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam
Mahi Bajaj Sagar (Banswara) is a hydroelectric project. Jawai (Pali) is mainly an irrigation and drinking-water dam and Swaroop Sagar is a lake in Udaipur.
Who is the present (as on 01 September, 2024) Chief Minister of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (A) Bhajan Lal Sharma
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Whose disciple was Dhanna?
Answer key: (C) Ramanand
Sant Dhanna (Dhuvan village, Tonk) was a disciple of Ramananda and is counted among the early saints of the bhakti movement in Rajasthan. Sant Pipa was also Ramananda's disciple.
In Rajasthan putting a gold nail between the teeth is known as:-
Answer key: (C) Choonp
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Tropical thorny forest is found in which of the following regions of Rajasthan? Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Answer key: (B) Jaisalmer
Tropical thorn forests are found in arid western Rajasthan (Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner, Jodhpur), where rainfall is below 50 cm. Khejri, babool, ker, phog and thor are their main plants.
"Kolayat lake" is situated in which of the following place of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (A) Bikaner
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Babool, Khair and Khejri species of trees are found in which of the following forest lands? Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Answer key: (B) Tropical Thorny forest
Babool, khair and khejri are thorny trees that grow with little water; they are the main trees of tropical thorn forests.
The remains of Ganeshwar civilization are found at which place in Rajasthan?
Answer key: (B) Neem ka Thana
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Who was the founder of the Chauhan Dynasty of Ranthambhore? Choose the most appropriate option from below
Answer key: (A) Govind Raj
Govindraj, son of Prithviraj Chauhan (III), founded the Chauhan line of Ranthambore around 1194. Its most famous ruler, Hammir Dev, died fighting Alauddin Khilji in 1301.
The literature which is engraved on inscriptions, coins and seals is called literature. Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Answer key: (B) Epigraphic
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'Languriya song' is related to which god/goddess?
Answer key: (B) Kaila Devi
Devotees sing Languriya songs at the Kaila Devi fair (Chaitra) in Karauli. Languriya is regarded as Kaila Devi's devotee and attendant.
Keoladeo Ghana National Park is located in which place?
Answer key: (B) Bharatpur
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Match List-I with List-II
List-I (Folk art): a. Kavad b. Phad c. Paane d. Mandana
List-II (Material): I. Paper II. Colour III. Cloth IV. Wood
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer key: (A) a-IV, b-III, c-I, d-II
Kavad is made on wood, phad on cloth, paane on paper and mandana with colours (on walls and courtyards). Paane are pictures of deities on paper, worshipped at festivals.
Which of the following text is composed by Jambhoji?
Answer key: (B) Vishnoi Dharmaprakash
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Who was the first person to call that region 'Rajputana', which is now known as Rajasthan?
Answer key: (B) George Thomas
George Thomas first used the name "Rajputana" for this region in 1800. Colonel James Tod used "Rajasthan" (Raethan) in his Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan (1829).
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
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Which of the following is not a Rabi crop in Rajasthan?
Answer key: (D) Rice
Rice is a kharif (rainy-season) crop. Wheat, barley, mustard and gram are rabi (winter) crops.
Where is the Public Service Commission of Rajasthan located?
Answer key: (A) Ajmer
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The Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 is being organised in
Answer key: (D) Jaipur
The Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit was held at Jaipur on 9-11 December 2024.