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
Which one of the following west flowing rivers has the largest catchment-area?
Answer key: (A) Mahi
Of the options, the Mahi has the largest catchment. It rises in Madhya Pradesh, flows through Rajasthan (Banswara-Dungarpur) and falls into the Gulf of Khambhat. It crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice.
Dadu Dayal was born at
Answer key: (D) Ahmedabad
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Which site of copper culture was discovered at the source of river Kantali at Neem Ka Thana?
Answer key: (C) Ganeshwar
Ganeshwar, at the source of the Kantli, is a Copper Age site called the "mother of the copper-age cultures". Bagor (Bhilwara) is a Mesolithic site and Gilund (Rajsamand) belongs to the Ahar culture.
Which temple is called 'Mini Khajuraho' of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (A) Ramgarh Bhand Devra Temple
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Who founded Kamadia Panth?
Answer key: (A) Ramdevji
The Kamadiya panth was started by folk deity Ramdevji (Runecha, Jaisalmer). Its women perform the "Terahtali" dance with 13 manjiras tied to the body.
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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Which of the following regions of Rajasthan is benefitted by Gurgaon Canal Project for irrigation?
Answer key: (A) Bharatpur
The Gurgaon canal (a joint project of Haryana and Rajasthan) carries Yamuna flood water to the Kaman and Deeg tehsils of Bharatpur district.
What is 'DIGGI' construction?
Answer key: (C) Operation for restoring surplus water for field crops and agricultural activities in canal command area
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Which is the oldest Public Sector undertaking of Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below:)
Answer key: (B) Rajasthan State Ganganagar Sugar Mills Limited
As per the Commission's answer key, Rajasthan State Ganganagar Sugar Mills Limited (Sri Ganganagar) is the oldest public sector undertaking of the state. Besides sugar it also makes country liquor.
Which of the following is known as the oldest museum of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (C) Albert Hall
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Arrange the names of Governors of Rajasthan in the chronological order:
a. Shri Raghukul Tilak b. Shri Sukh Dev Prasad c. Dr. Sampurnanand d. Dr. M. Chenna Reddy
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer key: (D) c, a, b, d
Dr. Sampurnanand (1962-67) → Raghukul Tilak (1977-81) → Sukhdev Prasad (1988-90) → Dr. M. Chenna Reddy (1992-93).
Rajasthan Value Added Tax Act was passed in which year?
Answer key: (A) 2003
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Where is Dhirubhai Ambani Solar Park located?
Answer key: (B) Dhursar
The Dhirubhai Ambani Solar Park is at Dhursar (Pokaran, Jaisalmer).
Which of the following is the first major coal-based Thermal Power Plant in Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below:)
Answer key: (B) Kota Thermal Power Plant
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Who was the first Chief Minister of Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below:)
Answer key: (C) Hira Lal Shastri
When Greater Rajasthan was formed on 30 March 1949, Hiralal Shastri became the first (nominated) Chief Minister. After the first general election (1952) Tikaram Paliwal became the first elected CM.
Where is the headquarters of the Revenue Board of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (C) Ajmer
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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 highest unit of Panchayati Raj system, is Zila Parishad or District council. Zila Parishad is a supervising authority regarding the execution of the plans and projects of the rural development and progress.
Statement (II): The Zila Parishad (District council) is organized by the direct elected members from regional areas i.e MLA's, MP's from Zila Parishad.
In the 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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Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary is located in ?
Answer key: (D) Rajasthan
Todgarh-Raoli sanctuary (1983) spreads over Ajmer, Pali and Rajsamand districts. It is named after Todgarh, a town named after Colonel James Tod.
Which dialect is spoken in the areas of Churu, Jhunjhunu, Hanumangarh, Suratgarh and Ganganagar? (Choose the most appropriate option from below:)
Answer key: (C) Shekhawati
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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).
Where is the Institute of Development Studies situated?
Answer key: (C) Jaipur
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Where is the Central Institute of Arid Horticulture located?
Answer key: (C) Bikaner
The Central Institute for Arid Horticulture (CIAH) is at Bikaner. Bikaner also has the National Research Centre on Camel.
Where is National Institute of Fashion Technology situated in Rajasthan?
Answer key: (A) Jodhpur
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Who imposed Chanwari tax on the farmers of Bijolia in 1903?
Answer key: (A) Rao Krishna Singh
Rao Krishna Singh, jagirdar of Bijolia, imposed the Chanwari tax (Rs 5 on a daughter's wedding) in 1903. In protest the farmers stopped marriages and many moved to the Gwalior area.
Who was the first Governor of Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below:)
Answer key: (C) Shri Gurumukh Nihal Singh
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Which one of the following is the State tree of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (B) Khejri
Khejri was declared the state tree in 1983; it is called the "kalpavriksha of the desert". In 1730 at Khejarli (Jodhpur), 363 people led by Amrita Devi Bishnoi gave their lives to save khejri trees. Rohida is the state flower.
Meja dam has been built on which of the following rivers of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (B) Kothari
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Select the most incorrect statement about desert soil.
Answer key: (D) Desert soil is found in eastern Rajasthan.
Statement D is false: desert (sandy) soil is found in western Rajasthan (Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner, Jodhpur). Eastern Rajasthan has alluvial soil.
In Rajasthan, Talchhapper wildlife sanctuary is situated at
Answer key: (B) Churu
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Indira Gandhi canal is situated in which of the following regions of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (B) Western Desert plain Region
The Indira Gandhi Canal gives irrigation and drinking water in the western desert plain (Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jodhpur, Churu and others).