The 55 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
The ancient city which is mentioned in the Mahabharata and Mahabhashya both
Answer key: (B) Madhyamika (Nagari)
Madhyamika (Nagari), near Chittorgarh, is mentioned both in the Mahabharata and in Patanjali's Mahabhashya. It was the capital of the Shivi janapada.
The inscription which proves the influence of Bhagwat cult in ancient Rajasthan is
Answer key: (D) Ghosundi Inscription
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From the following temples of Rajasthan identify the temples which were built in the Gurjar-Pratihar period :
(i) Adivarah temple of Ahad (ii) Harshat Mata temple of Abhaneri (iii) Neelkanth temple of Rajorgarh (iv) Harihar temple of Osian
Codes :
Answer key: (D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
As per the Commission's answer key, all four temples belong to the Gurjara-Pratihara period (8th-10th century). The temple style of this period is called the "Mahamaru" style.
Who amongst the following scholars was not in the Court of Kumbha ?
Answer key: (C) Muni Jin Vijay Suri
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With which of the following areas of Rajasthan the Alibakshi Khayal is associated ?
Answer key: (C) Alwar
Alibakhshi khayal is a folk theatre of the Alwar area, named after Alibakhsh of Mundawar.
Shankariya dance of Rajasthan is related to
Answer key: (A) Kalbeliya
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Which of the following pairs is correctly matched ? (Name — Text (Music))
Answer key: (A) Pundrik Vitthal — Raagmala
Pundarik Vitthal wrote Ragamala, Ragamanjari and other works. Sangeetraj is the work of Maharana Kumbha.
Which of the following pair is not correctly matched ?
Peasant Movement — Leader
Answer key: (D) Bikaner - Narottam Lal Joshi
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What is the meaning of 'Patta Rekh' in the history of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (A) Expected revenue
Patta Rekh was the estimated annual income of a jagir, written in the patta (grant), on which the jagirdar's obligations were fixed.
Where was the Headquarter of Shekhawati Brigade located ?
Answer key: (B) Jhunjhunu
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Which one of the following newspapers of pre-independence Rajasthan was not the promoter of Arya Samaj ideology ?
Answer key: (D) Rajputana Gazette
As per the Commission's answer key, the Rajputana Gazette did not promote Arya Samaj ideas. Desh Hitaishi, Janhitkarak and Paropkarak were linked with the Arya Samaj (whose Vaidik Yantralaya press was at Ajmer).
In which of the following area of Rajasthan, "Gulabi Gangaur" is celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Panchmi ?
Answer key: (A) Nathdwara
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Match the following : (Institution — Year of Establishment)
A. Rajasthan Seva Sangh B. Desh Hiteshi Sabha C. All India State People's Conference D. Chamber of Princes
1. 1921 2. 1927 3. 1877 4. 1919
Answer key: (A) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
Rajasthan Seva Sangh 1919 (Wardha), Desh Hitaishini Sabha 1877 (Udaipur), All India States People's Conference 1927, and the Chamber of Princes (Narendra Mandal) 1921.
Who among the following was the first to emphasise the need to establish separate educational institution for the rulers of the princely states of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (C) Captain Walter
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'Hansawali', an early work of Rajasthani literature was written by
Answer key: (B) Asayit
"Hansavali" is an early Rajasthani work by Asait. Shridhar Vyas wrote "Ranmal Chhand" and Isardas wrote "Hariras".
Which of the following groups represent the correct sequence of mountain - peaks of Rajasthan in descending order of their height ?
Answer key: (B) Ser, Jarga, Sajjangarh, Taragarh
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Which of the following lakes of Rajasthan has been included in the list of Ramsar wetland sites ?
Answer key: (D) Sambhar Lake
Sambhar lake became a Ramsar site in 1990; Keoladeo (1981) was Rajasthan's first Ramsar site. (Menar and Khichan were added in 2025.)
When did the Rajasthan Govt. approved first forest policy ?
Answer key: (D) February 2010
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In which year the Government of Rajasthan made Rajasthan Biological Diversity Rules and established the Rajasthan State Biodiversity Board ?
Answer key: (B) 2010
The Rajasthan Biological Diversity Rules were made in 2010 and the State Biodiversity Board was set up the same year.
The pair of districts benefitting from Choudhary Kumbha Ram Canal is
Answer key: (A) Hanumangarh-Jhunjhunu
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Identify the wrong pair : (Mineral — Mine)
Answer key: (A) Gypsum — Palana
Palana (Bikaner) is famous for lignite, not gypsum. Babarmal (Udaipur) is known for pink marble and Rajmahal (Tonk) for garnet.
Which are the highest population districts of Rajasthan, according to Census - 2011 (Descending order)?
Answer key: (A) Jaipur-Jodhpur-Alwar-Nagaur
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As per Census — 2011, in which districts the percentage of Scheduled Tribes in total population is found least in Rajasthan?
Answer key: (C) Bikaner and Nagaur
As per the Commission's answer key, Bikaner and Nagaur had the lowest share of Scheduled Tribes (below 1% in both). Banswara had the highest.
Arrange the following districts of Rajasthan in correct order from East to West :
A. Bundi B. Ajmer C. Udaipur D. Nagaur
Answer key: (C) A, B, D, C
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The mines of Janakpura and Sarwar are known for the production of
Answer key: (B) Garnet
Sarwar (Ajmer) and Janakpura are known for garnet (tamra). The largest garnet area is Rajmahal (Tonk).
Match List-I with List-II : (Wildlife Conservation Reserve — District)
A. Jorbeed Gadhwal B. Gudha Vishnoi C. Gogelav D. Beed
1. Jhunjhunu 2. Nagaur 3. Jodhpur 4. Bikaner
Answer key: (B) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
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Consider the following statements :
A. Aravalli restricts the eastward expansion of desert.
B. All the rivers of Rajasthan have their origin from Aravalli.
C. Distributional pattern of rainfall in Rajasthan is not affected by Aravalli.
D. Aravalli region is rich in metallic minerals.
Select the correct answer using code given below :
Answer key: (D) Only A and D are correct.
The Aravalli stops the Thar desert from spreading east and is rich in metallic minerals (copper, zinc-lead). Not all rivers rise in the Aravalli (the Chambal and Mahi rise in Madhya Pradesh), and the Aravalli does shape the pattern of rainfall.
For how many times President Rule was promulgated in Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (B) 4
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Delimitation Commission of 1952 had determined the strength of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly as
Answer key: (B) 160
The first Assembly (1952) had 160 members. Since 1977 it has had 200.
Before the appointment of Shri Kalyan Singh as the Governor of Rajasthan who among the following was the Acting Governor of the State ?
Answer key: (C) Ram Naik
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Among the following, whose tenure has been the longest as the Chairman of Rajasthan Public Service Commission ?
Answer key: (C) D.S. Tewari
As per the Commission's answer key, among the given names D.S. Tewari had the longest tenure as RPSC Chairman.
The powers of District Collector as a District Magistrate are :
A. To maintain law and order B. Control over police C. To check passports of foreigners D. To control land revenue
Answer key: (A) A, B, C
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The Governor of Rajasthan is the ex-officio Chancellor of -
Answer key: (C) All the State Universities of Rajasthan.
The Governor is ex-officio Chancellor of all state universities created by state law. The President is Visitor of central universities, and private universities have their own Chancellors.
When was Rajasthan Information Commission constituted ?
Answer key: (B) April 18, 2006
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The appointment of Lok Ayukta at the state level was first recommended by
Answer key: (B) Administrative Reforms Commission of India (1966-70)
The first Administrative Reforms Commission (1966-70, chaired by Morarji Desai) recommended a Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in the states. Rajasthan's Lokayukta came in 1973.
In the history of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly till 30th June, 2016, how many times the confidence motion has been moved and discussed ?
Answer key: (D) Four times
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Consider the following statements regarding Bhamashah Yojana :
(i) With the consent of the family, any woman of the family, who has attained the age of 21 years, may be declared as the head of the family.
(ii) First verification of Bhamashah enrollment is done by the Sarpanch of the concerned Gram Panchayat.
Answer key: (A) Only (i) is correct.
As per the Commission's answer key, only (i) is correct: with the family's consent any woman aged 21 or more can be head of the family. Enrolment is not verified by the Sarpanch.
Select the correct answer : State Election Commission of Rajasthan is
Answer key: (C) a constitutional authority
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How many times elections have been held for Panchayati Raj Institutions in Rajasthan till 2015 ?
Answer key: (D) 10 times
As per the Commission's answer key, Panchayati Raj elections had been held 10 times in Rajasthan by 2015. (Panchayati Raj began at Nagaur on 2 October 1959.)
Which of the following is the base year for General Index of wholesale prices in Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (B) 1999-2000
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Which of the following statements are correct about sex ratio (number of females per 1000 males) in Rajasthan according to Census 2011 ?
(i) Sex ratio in Rajasthan in 2011 was less than National average.
(ii) Sex ratio in all Districts of Rajasthan in 2011 was less than 1000.
(iii) Sex ratio in rural areas of all Districts of Rajasthan in 2011 was less than 1000, except Pali District.
(iv) Sex ratio in urban areas of all Districts of Rajasthan in 2011 was less than 1000, except Dholpur District.
Answer key: (C) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.
As per the Commission's answer key, statements (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct: the state's ratio was 928 (India 943), no district had an overall ratio of 1000, and among rural areas only Pali was above 1000. Statement (iv) is wrong.
Consider the following statements about Jalipa-Kapurdi thermal power project of Rajasthan :
I. This power project is lignite based.
II. It has been installed by private developer.
Which of the above statement is/are correct ?
Answer key: (A) Both I and II are correct.
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Which of the following external agency is providing financial assistance for Rajasthan Renewable Energy Transmission Investment Program ?
Answer key: (C) Asian Development Bank
As per the Commission's answer key, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is funding the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Transmission Investment Program.
'NAYA SAVERA' is
Answer key: (D) All of these
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Mukhya Mantri Nishulk Dava Yojana in Rajasthan was launched on
Answer key: (C) 2nd October, 2011
The Mukhyamantri Nishulk Dava Yojana began on 2 October 2011.
The main features of Bhamashah Yojana are
(i) Each family is issued a Bhamashah card in the name of the female head of the family. (ii) Bhamashah card is linked to the bank account of the lady. (iii) Multiple cash benefits will be transferred to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. (iv) All non-cash benefits will also be transferred to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
Answer key: (C) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.
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Name the scheme being implemented in Rajasthan under which cash incentive is given to SC/ST/SBC/BPL of OBC & GEN candidate selected in the All India Civil Services Examination, the State Civil Services Examination and a candidate getting admission in IITs, IIMs and National Level Medical Colleges.
Answer key: (A) Anuprati Yojana
Under the Anuprati Yojana these candidates get a cash incentive on selection to the civil services or admission to IITs, IIMs or national medical colleges. It now also gives coaching as the "Mukhyamantri Anuprati Coaching Yojana".
Nodal Agency for generation of energy from non-conventional energy sources in Rajasthan is
Answer key: (A) Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd.
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One of the following is not the objective of Chief Minister's Shubh Laxmi Yojana in Rajasthan :
Answer key: (D) To help pregnant girls
The Mukhyamantri Shubhlaxmi Yojana (2013) aimed to encourage the birth of girls and its registration and to stop child marriage. "Helping pregnant girls" was not an aim.
What percentage of the total land mass area of India is in Rajasthan? Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Answer key: (C) 10.4%
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Identify the place, where the first "Annapurna Bhandar" was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan on 31st October, 2015.
Answer key: (B) Bhambori
As per the Commission's answer key, the first Annapurna Bhandar was opened on 31 October 2015 at Bhambori (Jaipur). These were multi-product retail outlets at ration shops.
Rajasthan is the first state to implement which one of the following Act to redress public grievances ?
Answer key: (D) Right to Hearing Act
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Government of Rajasthan has set-up Jeevan Dhara Bank in collaboration with Norwegian Government to provide
Answer key: (D) Mother's Milk to Infants
Jeevan Dhara human milk banks were set up with Norwegian help to give mother's milk to newborns. The state's first mother milk bank was "Divya Mother Milk Bank" at Udaipur.
The sentence incorporated in the 'Logo' of Rajasthan tourism is
Answer key: (B) Jane Kya Dikh Jaye
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Prestigious Asian cup 2015 Table Tennis championships was hosted at
Answer key: (A) Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium, Jaipur
The ITTF Asian Cup table tennis 2015 was held at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium, Jaipur.