The 24 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 district has highest sex ratio of Rajasthan according to Census, 2011 ?
Answer key: (C) Dungarpur
In 2011 Dungarpur had the highest sex ratio (994 females per 1000 males) and Dholpur the lowest (846). The state average was 928.
Which of the following place of Rajasthan is NOT among scheduled desert areas of India ?
Answer key: (B) Udaipur
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The Chairperson and member of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission are appointed by the :
Answer key: (A) Governor
Under Article 316 the Governor appoints the Chairman and members of the State PSC, but only the President can remove them.
Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which of the following place of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (A) Bundi
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Name the first state in India, in which the modern three tier system of Panchayat Raj Administration was adopted.
Answer key: (A) Rajasthan
Three-tier Panchayati Raj (Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad) began in Rajasthan at Nagaur on 2 October 1959.
Which geographical region of Rajasthan does not share their boundary with Haryana state ?
Answer key: (A) South Eastern Plateau region
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The United State of Greater Rajasthan was formally inaugurated on 30 March, 1949 by
Answer key: (C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel inaugurated Greater Rajasthan at Jaipur on 30 March 1949. Hiralal Shastri became its first Chief Minister.
Match List-I with List-II :
List-I (Dialect): (a) Hadoti (b) Brij Bhasha (c) Marwadi (d) Shekhawati
List-II (Region/Areas): (i) Jodhpur, Jaisalmer (ii) Sikar, Jhunjhunu (iii) Bharatpur, Karauli (iv) Jhalawad, Baran
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Answer key: (C) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
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Who among the following is the Chairperson of the Rajasthan State Planning Board ?
Answer key: (D) Chief Minister
The Chief Minister is ex-officio Chairperson of the State Planning Board, just as the Prime Minister chairs NITI Aayog.
According to Motilal Menaria the Poetic text where the description of the greatness of the king, his Conquests, wars and valour is found is called
Answer key: (B) Raso
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Which of the following organization is on the highest level in order of Panchayati Raj system in Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (D) Zila Parishad
The three tiers are Gram Panchayat (village), Panchayat Samiti (block) and Zila Parishad (district); the Zila Parishad is the highest.
Who was the founder of the Chauhan Dynasty of Ranthambhore? Choose the most appropriate option from below
Answer key: (A) Govind Raj
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Which is the main organization for the Development of Infrastructure in Industrial Areas in Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (D) RIICO
RIICO (Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation, set up 1969) develops industrial areas and gives land and loans to industries.
Where is the natural gas based Ramgarh Power Plant located ?
Answer key: (C) Jaisalmer
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Who propounded the theory of the origin of Rajputs from the Nagara Brahmanas ?
Answer key: (D) Dr. D.R. Bhandarkar
Dr. D.R. Bhandarkar traced the Guhilas (the ruling house of Mewar) to the Nagar Brahmins. Col. Tod and Vincent Smith gave the foreign-origin theory, while Gaurishankar Hirachand Ojha held that Rajputs were Suryavanshi and Chandravanshi Kshatriyas.
'Pichhwai' Handicraft art is identified with following area :
Answer key: (B) Nathdwara
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Match List-I with List-II:
List-I (Lake): (a) Jaisamand lake (b) Sambhar lake (c) Didwana lake (d) Pachpadra lake
List-II (Located / Close to): (i) Nagaur (ii) Barmer (iii) Udaipur (iv) Jaipur
Answer key: (A) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
Jaisamand (Dhebar) lake is in Udaipur (now Salumbar), Sambhar on the Jaipur-Nagaur-Ajmer border (Jaipur in the question), Didwana in Nagaur (now Didwana-Kuchaman district) and Pachpadra in Barmer (now Balotra). Jaisamand is the state's largest artificial freshwater lake.
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I (Fair): (a) Karni Mata (b) Shri Mahavirji (c) Kapil Muni (d) Kalyanji
List-II (Place): (i) Kolayat (ii) Diggi (iii) Deshnok (iv) Karauli
Answer key: (A) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
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In which month is the festival of Kajali Teej celebrated in Bundi ?
Answer key: (A) Bhadrapad
Bundi's Kajli Teej falls on Bhadrapad Krishna Tritiya, with a big fair. Hariyali Teej (famous in Jaipur) falls on Shravan Shukla Tritiya.
Which of the following area of Rajasthan is/are benefited with water from Indira Gandhi Canal ?
(a) Churu (b) Jaisalmer (c) Jodhpur (d) Ajmer
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Answer key: (B) (a), (b) and (c) only
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Given below are two statements :
Statement (I): Balathal is an important archaeological chalcolithic site in Rajasthan.
Statement (II): It was excavated by V.N. Misra. Its contact with the Harappan Civilization is attested from the house construction.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Answer key: (C) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
Both statements are true. Balathal (Vallabhnagar, Udaipur) was discovered by V.N. Misra in 1962-63 and excavated in 1993. A large 11-room building and pieces of woven cloth were found here.
Dhol dance is associated with which area of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (A) Jalore
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Where is the 'Institute of Leadership Development' located in the state of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (A) Jaipur
As per the Commission's answer key, Jaipur. The institute trains public representatives and social workers in leadership and management.
In which year was Rajasthan Atomic Power Station commissioned ?
Answer key: (D) 1973
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