The 36 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 texts has not been written by Kumbha ?
Answer key: (D) Kalanidhi
As per the Commission's answer key, "Kalanidhi" is not Kumbha's work. Rasikpriya (a commentary on the Gita Govinda), Sudha Prabandh, Nrityaratnakosh, Sangeetraj and Kamraj Ratisar are regarded as works of Maharana Kumbha.
Jamanadas, Chhotelal, Baksaram and Nandalal are associated with which of the following styles of painting ?
Answer key: (A) Alwar Style
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Which of the following region of Rajputana was ruled by the Varik dynasty?
Answer key: (B) Bayana
The yupa pillar inscription at Vijaygarh (Bayana) shows that the Varika dynasty (Vishnuvardhan) ruled the Bayana area.
The Goga Navami is called
Answer key: (A) The navami (ninth day) of the Krishna Paksh (dark fortnight) of Bhadon (6th month of the Hindu calendar)
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Tejaji Fair is organised at
Answer key: (C) Parbatsar
Tejaji's famous cattle fair is held at Parbatsar (Didwana-Kuchaman, earlier Nagaur) around Bhadrapad Shukla Dashami (Teja Dashami). Goth Manglod is known for the temple of Dadhimati Mata.
The Veer Bharat Society was established at Kota by
Answer key: (D) Kesari Singh
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Kshetrapal has been an important aspect in the culture of Rajasthan as
Answer key: (A) Village Deity
Kshetrapal (Khetla / Bhairav) is worshipped as the village deity who protects a village or area.
Who among the following Maratha Chieftains was the first to offer nazr (gift) at the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti of Ajmer ?
Answer key: (A) Raja Sahu, the grandson of Shivaji
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Agricultural practices done by tribes in South-East hilly areas of Rajasthan is known as
Answer key: (A) Balara
As per the Commission's answer key, the shifting cultivation of tribals in the south-eastern hills is called "Walra" (Balara). On hill slopes the Bhils call it "Chimata" and in the plains "Dajia".
Major coal type found in Rajasthan state is
Answer key: (D) Lignite
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"Got-Manglodh" area is related to which mineral ?
Answer key: (D) Gypsum
Goth-Manglod (Nagaur) is known for gypsum. Rajasthan is first in India in gypsum.
'Mawat' occurs due to
Answer key: (D) western disturbances
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the list : (Coal/gas mines — District)
A. Kesardesar B. Kapurdi C. Matasukh D. Tanot
i. Jaisalmer ii. Nagaur iii. Bikaner iv. Barmer
Answer key: (A) A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i
Kesardesar — Bikaner (lignite), Kapurdi — Barmer (lignite), Matasukh — Nagaur (lignite) and Tanot — Jaisalmer (natural gas).
Which is not the iron ore mining area ?
Answer key: (D) Talwada
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Who amongst these was not a Chairperson of Rajasthan State Human Right Commission ?
Answer key: (D) Justice Prem Chand Jain
As per the Commission's answer key, Justice Prem Chand Jain was not Chairperson. Justice Kanta Bhatnagar was the first Chairperson; S. Saghir Ahmad and N.K. Jain also served as Chairpersons.
In the first general elections to State Assembly of Rajasthan, the Political Party which secured second highest number of seats after Congress was
Answer key: (B) Ramrajya Parishad
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In which years was the office of Divisional Commissioner abolished and revived thereafter ?
Answer key: (D) Abolished in 1962 and revived in 1987
The post of Divisional Commissioner in Rajasthan was abolished in 1962 and revived in 1987 (under the Haridev Joshi government).
What is not true about the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission ? Read the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
i. The Commission became fully functional from May, 2000.
ii. The Commission comprises of one full time Chairman and two members.
iii. A former Chief Justice or a former Judge of a High Court can become Chairman of the Commission.
iv. Justice A.S. Godara was the Chairman of the commission from July 2000 to July 2005.
Answer key: (A) i, iii and iv
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For how many times President Rule was promulgated in Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (B) 4
President's rule has been imposed in Rajasthan four times: 1967, 1977, 1980 and 1992.
Who among the following was the first Chief Secretary of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (C) Shri K. Radhakrishnan
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In which crop production, Rajasthan occupies first position in the Country, for the year 2013-14 ?
Answer key: (D) Rapeseed and Mustard
Rajasthan ranks first in the country in rapeseed and mustard production and is called the "mustard state".
Match items in List-I with items in List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below : (Medium Irrigation Project — District in which situated)
A. Gagrin B. Piplad C. Gardada D. Takli
i. Kota ii. Bundi iii. Jhalawar iv. Baran
Answer key: (C) A-iii, B-iii, C-ii, D-i
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Direct Cash Transfer Scheme of Kerosene on Pilot Basis in Rajasthan started from
Answer key: (B) Kotkasim Tehsil
India's first pilot for paying the kerosene subsidy in cash into bank accounts began in December 2011 in Kotkasim tehsil of Alwar district.
Which District is not covered under National Bamboo Mission ?
Answer key: (A) Jalore
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The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2015 was passed by Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha on March 27, 2015. It provides for Eligibility qualifications of local leaders —
(i) Availability of a Toilet in the house (ii) Candidates for Zila Parishad — B.A. Degree (iii) Candidates for Panchayat Samitis — 10th Class Pass (iv) Candidates for Sarpanches — (8th Class) and in Scheduled Areas (5th Class) respectively
Answer key: (C) (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct.
The 2015 amendment required a toilet at home, Class 10 pass for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members, and Class 8 pass for Sarpanch (Class 5 in Scheduled Areas). There was no B.A. condition for Zila Parishad. (The education conditions were removed in 2019.)
In which district of Rajasthan a war Museum is built up which was inaugurated recently ?
Answer key: (B) Jaisalmer
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Who among following from Rajasthan was awarded Padmashri in 2015 for contribution to medicine ?
Answer key: (B) Dr. Rajesh Kotecha
As per the Commission's answer key, Dr. Rajesh Kotecha of Rajasthan got the Padma Shri in 2015 for medicine (Ayurveda). Dr. Ashok Panagariya had received it in 2014.
Which one of following Goddess Temples is situated in Sambhar Lake ?
Answer key: (C) Shakumbhri Devi
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The most important officer after the ruler in the kingdoms of medieval Rajasthan was known as
Answer key: (D) Pradhan
In the medieval states of Rajasthan the highest officer after the ruler was the "Pradhan". He was also called Diwan in Kota-Bundi and Musahib in Jaipur.
Who was appointed as the Chief Minister of the United Rajasthan which was formed on 25th March, 1948 ?
Answer key: (B) Gokul Lal Asava
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The place which is famous for its terracotta craft :
Answer key: (A) Molela
Molela (Rajsamand) is famous for its terracotta plaques. Kaithun is known for Kota Doria saris and Sanganer for printing.
Match the following : (Book — Author)
A. Hammirayan B. Veermayan C. Raghunath Rupak D. Kirtar Bavani
i. Badar ii. Mancharam Sevag iii. Dursa Adha iv. Bhandau Vyas
Answer key: (B) A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii
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Identify the instrument/s which is/are not aerophone.
(i) Surnai (ii) Algoja (iii) Nagfani (iv) Kamayacha
Choose the correct option :
Answer key: (C) Only (iv)
Kamaicha is a stringed (tat) instrument played by the Manganiyars. Surnai, Algoza and Nagphani are wind (sushir) instruments.
Choose the incorrect pair : (Water body — Location (district))
Answer key: (C) Ghadsisar — Bikaner
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In 1920s, with the objective of political awakening who published newspaper 'Rajasthan' from Beawar ?
Answer key: (A) Rishi Dutt Mehta
Rishi Dutt Mehta brought out the newspaper "Rajasthan" from Beawar in 1923. Munshi Samarthdan published "Rajasthan Samachar" from Ajmer.
During the reign of which of the following rulers the Delhi-Shivalik pillar inscription was inscribed ?
Answer key: (B) Vigrahraj-IV
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