The 78 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
National Food Security Mission (NFSM) on wheat and pulses was launched in Rajasthan in the year -
Answer key: (B) 2007-08
The National Food Security Mission (wheat and pulses) started in Rajasthan in 2007-08.
According to the Livestock Census-2019, Rajasthan was about ______ of the livestock of the country.
Answer key: (C) 10.60%
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Which of the following is the major food crop of Rajasthan in Rabi season ?
Answer key: (A) Wheat
Wheat is the main food crop of rabi (winter). Bajra, maize and jowar are kharif (rainy-season) crops.
In Rajasthan, according to Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the potential of electricity from solar energy is —
Answer key: (C) 142 GW
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Mukhya Mantri Nishulk Dava Yojana was launched on
Answer key: (A) 2nd October, 2011
The Mukhyamantri Nishulk Dava Yojana began on 2 October 2011 (Gandhi Jayanti); essential medicines are free in government hospitals. The free test scheme came in 2013.
In Rajasthan, ASHA is known as ASHA Sahyogini because she is joint worker between
Answer key: (A) Department of Medical Health and Department of Women and Child Development
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The objective of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan is/are
Answer key: (D) All of these
Samagra Shiksha (2018) merged SSA, RMSA and teacher education. Its aims include quality education, closing social and gender gaps and promoting vocational education.
Which of the following is not associated with women empowerment ?
Answer key: (D) Palanhar Yojana
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Which of the following four cities were shortlisted in Rajasthan to be developed as Smart cities ?
Answer key: (A) Jaipur, Udaipur, Kota and Ajmer
Four cities of Rajasthan were chosen under the Smart Cities Mission (2015): Jaipur, Udaipur (first round), Kota and Ajmer.
The another name given to Barmer block printed cloth is
Answer key: (B) Ajrak
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Indira Rasoi Yojana was launched on
Answer key: (A) 20th August, 2020
Indira Rasoi Yojana started on 20 August 2020 (Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversary), giving meals for Rs 8 in towns. In 2024 it was renamed "Shri Annapurna Rasoi".
Arrange the following districts of Rajasthan in correct order from East to West. Use the code given below :
A. Karauli B. Ajmer C. Jodhpur D. Sawai Madhopur
Answer key: (B) A, D, B, C
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Which of the following statement is not true regarding "Sanjha Abhiyan Bal Vivah Mukt Rajasthan" ?
Answer key: (C) A state strategy and action plan is being implemented with support of International Monetary fund.
As per the Commission's answer key, statement (C) is wrong. The IMF is a monetary institution with no role in social campaigns like this; the state's child-marriage action plan was made with agencies such as UNICEF. Awareness, street plays and campaign chariots were part of the drive.
Degana, Bilara, Pali and Jalore are part of
Answer key: (C) Luni Basin
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Which one of the following river falls in Sambhar lake ?
Answer key: (A) Mendha
The Mendha, Rupangarh, Khari and Khandel rivers fall into Sambhar lake. The Kantli is a river of Shekhawati (Jhunjhunu) and the Bandi a tributary of the Luni.
Which of the following region of Rajasthan receives maximum amount of rainfall from Arabian sea branch of monsoon ?
Answer key: (D) South and South Eastern regions
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Which plateau is situated between Kumbhalgarh and Gogunda hills ?
Answer key: (D) Bhorat Plateau
The Bhorat plateau lies between Kumbhalgarh and Gogunda in Udaipur. It is a high plateau of the Aravalli and the source of several rivers (Banas and others).
In which of the following districts of Rajasthan "Red Loam" soil is found ?
Answer key: (C) Banswara — Dungarpur
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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.
From which of the following places does Chambal river enter in the state of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (D) Chaurasigarh
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Second wind power plant was established in which of the following district of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (D) Pratapgarh
Rajasthan's first wind power plant was set up at Amarsagar (Jaisalmer). The second was set up at Devgarh (Pratapgarh).
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
Answer key: (C) Siddhmukh Project — Punjab, Rajasthan, National Capital Region
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Identify the wrong pair of the following minerals and their mining areas : (Minerals — Mining Areas)
Answer key: (D) Tungsten — Jhamar-Kotra
Jhamar-Kotra (Udaipur) is famous for rock phosphate, not tungsten. Tungsten comes from Degana (Rewat hill). Nathra-ki-Pal (Udaipur) is iron, Khetri-Singhana (Jhunjhunu) copper and Zawar (Udaipur) lead-zinc.
'Blue revolution' is related with which of the following ?
Answer key: (C) Fish production
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Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
Answer key: (D) Cows — Haryanavi, Murrah
Murrah is a buffalo breed, not a cattle breed; Haryanvi is a cattle breed. So "Cows — Haryanvi, Murrah" is the wrong pair.
Which of the following was the Density of population in Rajasthan (per square km) as per the 2011 Census of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (C) 200
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Which of the following is not a remedy measure of soil conservation ?
Answer key: (C) Over-watering
Over-watering causes waterlogging and salinity and harms the soil, so it is not a soil-conservation measure. Afforestation, crop rotation and anicuts (small check dams) reduce soil erosion.
Which one of the following is not covered under 'Special Area Development Programme' ?
Answer key: (D) Social forestry scheme
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Which of the following pairs given below is correct ?
Answer key: (C) Stone toys — Galiyakot
As per the Commission's answer key, Stone toys — Galiyakot (Dungarpur) is the correct pair. Fine gold work on green glass (Thewa) is the mark of Pratapgarh, and wooden toys are famous at Udaipur and Bassi (Chittorgarh).
In the year 2020, "The Bhilwara Model", was famous for what kind of control/management ?
Answer key: (C) Corona control
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Which of the following Governor/Governors of Rajasthan resigned from the Office of Governor before completion of their term ?
(i) Darbara Singh (ii) Madan Lal Khurana (iii) Pratibha Patil
Choose the correct option :
Answer key: (B) Only (ii) and (iii)
Madan Lal Khurana (2004) and Pratibha Patil (2007, to contest the presidential election) resigned as Governor. Darbara Singh died in office in 1998.
Dang Regional Development Programme, (Dang Kshetriya Vikas Karyakram) is associated with which group of districts mentioned below ?
Answer key: (B) Kota, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, Dholpur
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Which of the following committee of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly does not have a predetermined number of members ?
Answer key: (D) General Purposes Committee
The General Purposes Committee is chaired by the Speaker and its membership is not fixed in advance; the Speaker nominates members as needed. The Petitions, Privileges and Assurances committees have a fixed size.
Who among the following has taken oath as Chief Minister maximum number of times in Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (A) Mohanlal Sukhadia
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Which of the following Constitutional officials of Rajasthan are appointed by the Governor, but cannot be removed from their office by the Governor ?
(i) Advocate General (ii) State Election Commissioner (iii) Members of Rajasthan Public Service Commission
Choose the correct option :
Answer key: (B) Only (ii) and (iii)
The State Election Commissioner can be removed only like a High Court judge (Article 243K), and PSC members only by the President (Article 317). The Advocate General holds office at the Governor's pleasure, so the Governor can remove him.
On which date the Rajasthan High Court started its Jaipur bench under the High Court of Rajasthan (Establishment of a Permanent Bench at Jaipur) order 1976 ?
Answer key: (D) 31st January, 1977
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The Rajasthan Human Rights Commission may inquire into complaints of violation of human right on behalf of :
(i) Its own initiative (ii) Petition presented to it by a victim (iii) Petition presented to it by any other person on behalf of victim.
Choose the correct option :
Answer key: (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 a State Human Rights Commission can inquire on its own, on a victim's petition, or on a petition by someone on the victim's behalf. The Rajasthan Commission was set up in 1999.
How many years old cases cannot be filed as a complaint against a public servant in Lokayukt ?
Answer key: (D) More than five years
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Which of the following district does not come under the jurisdiction of Jaipur bench of Rajasthan High Court ?
Answer key: (A) Bhilwara
As per the Commission's answer key, Bhilwara is not under the Jaipur bench; it comes under the principal seat at Jodhpur. Ajmer, Baran and Alwar are under the Jaipur bench.
Who among the following is considered as the Principal census officer in district ?
Answer key: (B) District Collector
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The number required to pass a resolution in a meeting of the Gram Sabha is :
Answer key: (C) Majority of votes of the members present and voting in the meeting of the Gram Sabha
As per the Commission's answer key, a Gram Sabha resolution is passed by a simple majority of the members present and voting.
On which date the Rajasthan state Information Commission was constituted ?
Answer key: (A) 18th April, 2006
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On which date, the Rajasthan Guaranteed Delivery of Public Services Act, 2011 come into force ?
Answer key: (C) 14th November, 2011
The Rajasthan Guaranteed Delivery of Public Services Act, 2011 came into force on 14 November 2011. It fines officers who fail to deliver a service within the set time.
When were the District Rural Development Agencies (DRDA) merged with the Zila Parishads in Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (A) 2003
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What percentage of reservation has been made by the Rajasthan government for sportspersons in government jobs ?
Answer key: (B) 2%
In 2019 Rajasthan provided 2% reservation in government jobs for outstanding sportspersons.
The 'Rajasthan Sampark' portal can be used :
Answer key: (B) as grievance redressal system
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On which date did the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Rajasthan begin ?
Answer key: (D) 16th January, 2021
The nationwide Covid-19 vaccination drive began on 16 January 2021, and Rajasthan began vaccinating health workers the same day.
Padma Shri award winner Lakha Khan, of Jodhpur was given this award for working in which field ?
Answer key: (D) Sangeet Art
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Which portal was started in Rajasthan in December 2020 to know all government schemes ?
Answer key: (A) Public Welfare Portal
As per the Commission's answer key, the "Public Welfare Portal" (Jan Kalyan Portal) was launched in December 2020 to give information on all government schemes.
Swati Rathore, the first woman pilot to lead the 72nd Republic Day Parade Fly Past in New Delhi, is from which district of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (D) Nagaur
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In the 150th birth anniversary year of Mahatma Gandhi, which compulsory course has been implemented in Government Colleges of Rajasthan inspired by the "Principle of Trusteeship" given by Mahatma Gandhi ?
Answer key: (C) Anandam
The "Anandam" course, inspired by Gandhiji's trusteeship idea, was made compulsory in government colleges; students do social service and help others.
The place of Rajasthan where the Centre of Excellence for Custard Apple (Seetafal) was inaugurated is
Answer key: (A) Chittorgarh
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Rajasthan is the first state in the country where "No Bag Day" has been implemented in Government Schools. The day for it is
Answer key: (D) Saturday
Every Saturday is "No Bag Day" in Rajasthan's government schools; children come without bags and do games, art and other activities.
When was Rajasthan Tourism Policy — 2020 implemented ?
Answer key: (A) 9th September, 2020
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With reference to "Indira Rasoi Yojana" of Rajasthan, consider the following statements :
(i) It was launched on 20th August, 2020. (ii) It is based on the concept of "Nobody Sleep Hungry". (iii) It is being operated in all Gram Panchayats. (iv) Food is provided for only 8 rupees.
Which of the following option is correct ?
Answer key: (C) Statements (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct.
Indira Rasoi began on 20 August 2020 with the aim "Koi Bhookha Na Soye" and serves meals for Rs 8. At that time it ran only in urban bodies, not in all Gram Panchayats, so (iii) is wrong.
In which year the battle of Giri-Sumel was fought ?
Answer key: (B) 1544
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Persian historians Abul Fazl, Badayuni, Nizamuddin has called which Ruler of Rajasthan as the "Ruler of Hashmat" ?
Answer key: (A) Maldev
Persian historians called Rao Maldev of Marwar (1532-62) a ruler of "Hashmat" (power and splendour). Badayuni also called him "the great warrior prince of India".
From which place the remains of the Bagore civilisation of prehistoric period have been found on the banks of Kothari river ?
Answer key: (C) Mahasateya
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From which place the Revolt of 1857 started in Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (C) Nasirabad
The revolt of 1857 in Rajasthan began with the rising of soldiers at Nasirabad cantonment (Ajmer) on 28 May 1857. Neemuch (3 June) and Erinpura (21 August) followed.
'Tarpi' instrument is mainly played by which caste ?
Answer key: (A) Kathodiya's
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Name the Guru of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
Answer key: (A) Khwaja Osman Haruni
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti's guru was Khwaja Usman Haruni. Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki was his disciple, and Nizamuddin Auliya was a Chishti saint of a later generation.
Who was the first scholar to present Scientific analysis of "Rajasthani" as an Independent Language ?
Answer key: (A) George Abraham Grierson
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Name the fort of which Abul Fazl has called as armoured.
Answer key: (C) Ranthambhore
As per the Commission's answer key, Abul Fazl called Ranthambore "armoured" (bakhtarband), because it is so ringed by hills that it cannot be seen from outside. He said the other forts are naked while this one wears armour.
Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below :
List-I: A. Gun Bhasa B. Gun Rupak C. Raj Rupak D. Suraj Prakash
List-II: 1. Keshavdas 2. Veerbhan 3. Abhay Singh 4. Hem Kavi
Answer key: (B) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
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Who was the main architect of Kumbhalgarh fort ?
Answer key: (C) Mandan
Kumbhalgarh fort (Rajsamand) was built by Maharana Kumbha in 1443-1458, and its chief architect was Mandan. Vidyadhar Bhattacharya was the architect of Jaipur city.
Shrilal Joshi was associated with -
Answer key: (A) Phad Painting
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In which year tourism gets industry status in Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (A) 1989
Tourism was given industry status in Rajasthan in 1989. The Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) was formed in 1979.
Which artist of the Alwar painting style was there during the time of Maharaja Mangal Singh who made micro-pictures of Ivory panels ?
Answer key: (B) Moolchand and Udairam
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Who is considered the Inventor of the letters of "Mudia" script ?
Answer key: (A) Todarmal
Raja Todarmal, Akbar's finance minister, is regarded as the inventor of the Mudia (Mahajani) script, used in traders' account books.
Who is the author of "Hamir Hatha" ?
Answer key: (A) Chandrashekhar
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Which state was not included in "Matsya Sangh" ?
Answer key: (D) Jhalawar
The Matsya Union (18 March 1948) had Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur and Karauli, plus the Neemrana thikana. Jhalawar joined the Rajasthan Union (25 March 1948).
Main centre of Dadu sect :
Answer key: (D) Naraina
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Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below :
List-I: A. Dev Narayan Fair B. Ramdeo Fair C. Veer Fattaji Fair D. Tejaji Fair
List-II: 1. Bhadrapad Shukla Dvitiya 2. Bhadrapad Shukla Navmi 3. Bhadrapad Shukla Saptmi 4. Bhadrapad Shukla Dasmi
Answer key: (A) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
The Devnarayan fair (Asind) is on Bhadrapad Shukla Saptami, the Ramdevji fair (Ramdevra) from Bhadrapad Shukla Dwitiya (to Ekadashi), the Veer Fattaji fair (Santhu, Jalore) on Bhadrapad Shukla Navami and the Tejaji fair (Parbatsar) on Bhadrapad Shukla Dashami.
Brahmagupta, the author of Brahma Principles, lived in which city and spread the knowledge related to Mathematics ?
Answer key: (C) Bhinmal
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Which of the following is a major source of irrigation in Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (B) Tube-wells
As per the Commission's answer key, tube-wells are the main source of irrigation in Rajasthan. Wells and tube-wells together irrigate about two-thirds of the area, with tube-wells the biggest share. Canals (Indira Gandhi, Gang canal) are the main source in the north-west.
Meja Dam is situated in which of the following district of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (D) Bhilwara
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Which of the following is the base year for General Index of wholesale prices in Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (B) 1999-2000
As per the Commission's answer key, the base year of Rajasthan's wholesale price index is 1999-2000 (Directorate of Economics and Statistics). The all-India WPI base year is 2011-12.
As per Census 2011, Sex Ratio in rural areas in Rajasthan was :
Answer key: (C) 933
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