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
'Blue Pottery' is a traditional craft of which of the following places of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (C) Jaipur
Blue Pottery is the famous craft of Jaipur: vessels made of quartz powder, glass and Multani mitti (not clay) are painted in blue. Sawai Ram Singh II encouraged it; Kripal Singh Shekhawat was its famous artist.
Which of the following is not included in the Tribes India GI Products list of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (B) Gobindo Bhog rice
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Barmer prints are known for their bold geometric patterns called:
Answer key: (D) Ajrakh print
The Ajrakh printing of Barmer has geometric designs in blue and red. The Malir print is also from Barmer, while Bagru and Sanganeri prints are from Jaipur and Dabu (mud-resist) is famous at Akola (Chittorgarh).
Where in Rajasthan is the 'Kapil Muni' fair held?
Answer key: (C) Kolayat in Bikaner
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'Terah Taali Dance' is a famous folk dance associated with
Answer key: (D) Kamad Caste
Terahtali is danced by women of the Kamad community in worship of Baba Ramdev; they sit and dance with 13 manjiras tied to the body. Mangi Bai is its famous dancer; Padarla (Pali) is regarded as its centre.
Who among the following may be called the first prose writer of Rajasthani literature?
Answer key: (D) Shiv Chandra Bhartiya
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Name the author of the literary work "Amolak Vataan".
Answer key: (C) Lakshmi Kumari Chundawat
"Amolak Vatan" is by Lakshmi Kumari Chundawat; her "Manjhal Raat" is also famous. Vijaydan Detha wrote "Baatan ri Phulwari".
In Rajasthan putting a gold nail between the teeth is known as:-
Answer key: (C) Choonp
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On which of the following special occasion the Rajasthani women especially wear the 'Lahariya Bhaant ki Odhni'?
Answer key: (C) Teej
The custom is to wear the lahariya (wave-striped) odhni on Teej in Sawan. At the birth of a child the "Peela" (yellow odhni) is worn.
Which famous folk deity in Rajasthan is considered to be an incarnation of Lakshmanji?
Answer key: (D) Pabuji
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Who is known as the 'Radha of Rajasthan'?
Answer key: (D) Mirabai
Because of her Krishna bhakti, Mirabai is called the "Radha of Rajasthan". She was born at Kudki (Merta area). Gavribai is the "Meera of Vagad" and Ranabai the "second Meera of Rajasthan".
Bhanddevara Shiva Temple was built by:-
Answer key: (A) Malaya Verma
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Which lake was built by stopping a branch of the local river, 'Ruparel'?
Answer key: (D) Siliserh Lake
Siliserh lake (Alwar) was built in 1845 by Maharaja Vinay Singh by damming a stream of the Ruparel river. Balsamand is in Jodhpur, Gadisar in Jaisalmer and Pichola in Udaipur.
Name the poetess dedicated to Krishna and also known as 'Meera of Vagad'.
Answer key: (D) Gavari Bai
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Who is the writer of the immortal Rajasthani popular song "Dharti Dhoran Ri"?
Answer key: (B) Kanhaiya Lal Sethia
"Dharti Dhoran Ri" is by Kanhaiyalal Sethia (Sujangarh); "Pathal ar Peethal" is another famous poem of his. Kaviraj Shyamaldas wrote the history of Mewar "Veer Vinod".
Which day has been declared 'Pravasi Rajasthani Divas' by the Rajasthan government?
Answer key: (B) December 10
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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.
The Mewar Prajamandal was founded by:-
Answer key: (D) Shri Manikya Lal Verma
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The High Court of Rajasthan at Jodhpur was inaugurated by which of the following Rajpramukh of Rajasthan on 29.08.1949 ?
Answer key: (B) Maharaja Sawai Man Singh
Rajpramukh Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II (Jaipur) inaugurated the Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur on 29 August 1949. Maharana Bhupal Singh of Udaipur was "Maharajpramukh".
Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission is comprised of:
Answer key: (A) One Chairman and two members
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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.
The Bijolia Kisan Movement began in Rajasthan in:-
Answer key: (C) 1897
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Name the founder of the prominent Rajasthani journal "Maruvani".
Answer key: (A) Kavi Chandra Singh
As per the Commission's answer key, Kavi Chandra Singh (Birkali). Chandra Singh Birkali was the nature poet of Rajasthani; "Badli" and "Loo" are his famous works.
The Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 is being organised in
Answer key: (D) Jaipur
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