The 26 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
Who was the court poet of Maharana of Mewar, Shambhu Singh ?
Answer key: (B) Kaviraj Shyamal Das
Kaviraj Shyamaldas was the court poet of Maharanas Shambhu Singh and Sajjan Singh; he wrote the great history of Mewar, "Veer Vinod". Dursa Adha was a Charan poet of Akbar's time, and Dayaldas wrote "Bikaner ra Rathoran ri Khyat".
"Operation Sard Hawa" was conducted by which of the following in the Indo-Pak border of Rajasthan ? Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Answer key: (A) Border Security Force (BSF)
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"Languriya" songs sung by the devotees of Kela Devi are very popular in which region of Rajasthan ? Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Answer key: (B) Karauli
The temple of Kaila Devi is at Karauli, and devotees sing Languriya songs at its fair in Chaitra.
A rare carnivorous plant 'Utricularia' has been found at which National Park in Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (D) Keoladeo National Park
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Who propounded the Agni-kund theory of the origin of the Rajputs ?
Answer key: (A) Chandra Bardai
In "Prithviraj Raso", Chand Bardai wrote that four Rajput clans (Pratihara, Parmar, Chalukya and Chauhan) were born from Vashishtha's fire-pit (agnikund) on Mount Abu.
World Crafts Council (WCC) has declared which of the following places of Rajasthan as 'World Craft City' ?
Answer key: (C) Jaipur
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As on February 10, 2025, who is the Chairman (officiating) of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission ?
Answer key: (C) Sh. Kailash Chand Meena
As per the Commission's answer key, Kailash Chand Meena was the officiating Chairman of RPSC at that time.
In which area of Rajasthan is the Kajli Teej celebrated on Bhadrapad Krishna Tritiya ?
Answer key: (D) Bundi
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Which of the following places is famously known as the Khajuraho of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (A) Kiradu
The Kiradu temples (Barmer), especially the Someshwar temple, are called the "Khajuraho of Rajasthan" for their sculpture. Abhaneri (Dausa) is famous for Chand Baori and the Harshat Mata temple.
In Rajasthan, which town of Sikar is a famous centre of the gota industry ?
Answer key: (A) Khandela
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Who among the following co-invented the Jaipur foot, an artificial limb in 1969 ?
Answer key: (A) Dr. P.K. Sethi
In 1969 Dr. Pramod Karan Sethi and craftsman Ram Chandra Sharma made the cheap, durable "Jaipur Foot". Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (Jaipur) fits it free.
Which is the largest and most beautifully carved haveli in Jaisalmer ?
Answer key: (B) Patwon ki Haveli
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Who is the current Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court ? (As on June 2025)
Answer key: (D) Hon'ble Manindra Mohan Shrivastava
As per the Commission's answer key, Manindra Mohan Shrivastava was Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court at that time.
The Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up-Lokayuktas Act - 1973 have come into force on the :
Answer key: (D) 3rd February, 1973
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Which of the following is not an instrument used in Gair Dance ?
Answer key: (C) Gairiye
The men who dance the Gair are called "Gairiye"; it is not an instrument. Dhol, bankiya and thali are the instruments of the Gair dance.
Kalibanga Archaeological site is found in which state ?
Answer key: (D) Rajasthan
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"Baataan ri Phulwari" is written by :
Answer key: (C) Vijaydan Detha
"Baatan ri Phulwari" (14 volumes) is the famous folk-tale work of Vijaydan Detha (Bijji, Borunda, Jodhpur), for which he received the Sahitya Akademi Award.
Who among the following is not included in the Panch Pir?
Answer key: (B) Tejaji
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Who was the last ruler of Bhati Dynasty ?
Answer key: (D) Jawahar Singh
As per the Commission's answer key, Jawahar Singh. Jaisalmer joined Greater Rajasthan in 1949 in the time of Maharawal Jawahar Singh of the Bhati dynasty.
In which region of Rajasthan is the Shri Mahavirji fair organised ?
Answer key: (D) Karauli
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Name the founder of the Parmar Dynasty of Abu.
Answer key: (D) Dhumraj
Dhumraj is regarded as the founder of the Parmar dynasty of Abu. Dharavarsh was its most powerful ruler.
Who was the first Chief Information Commissioner of Rajasthan State ?
Answer key: (B) Shri M.D. Kaurani
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Who among the following was awarded the Padma Shri for exceptional contribution to Maand singing ?
Answer key: (A) Allah Jilai Bai
Allah Jilai Bai of Bikaner received the Padma Shri in 1982 for Maand singing; "Kesariya Balam" is her famous song.
The State Election Commission (SEC) Rajasthan was constituted by which article of the Constitution of India ?
Answer key: (A) Article 243K
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The Chairperson of a State Human Rights Commission can only be removed by the :
Answer key: (A) President
The Governor appoints the Chairperson and members of a State Human Rights Commission, but only the President can remove them.
Name the author of "Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan".
Answer key: (C) Col. James Tod
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