RAS Prelims 2021: Rajasthan GK Questions with Answer Key
The 53 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
Rajasthan GK: Solved Previous Year Questions (English PDF)1189 questions · 30 original papers · 22 chapters · every answer explained · facts at a glance · exam traps
Which of the following statement regarding Ruma Devi is not true?
(A) She is known in the field of Handicrafts.
(B) She was brought-up in the village Jasrapur (Khetari).
(C) She was felicitated with 'Nari Shakti Award' by the President of India in 2018.
(D) She played a major role in providing employment to Thousands of Woman.
Answer key: (B) She was brought-up in the village Jasrapur (Khetari).
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Ruma Devi is from Rawatsar village in Barmer, not Jasrapur (Khetri, Jhunjhunu). She is known for giving thousands of rural women work through Barmer embroidery (handicraft) and received the Nari Shakti Puraskar for 2018.
Match list-I with list-II and choose the correct answer from the code given below - List-I (Festival): A. Kajli Teej of Bundi B. Holi C. Paryushan Parva D. Gangaur List-II (Date/Month of celebration): (i) The third of Bhadrapad Krishna (ii) Full moon day of Phalgun (iii) Bhadrapad Month (iv) Chaitra Month
(A) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iv), D-(iii)
(B) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)
(C) A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(ii)
(D) A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i)
Answer key: (B) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)
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Bundi's Kajli (Badi) Teej is on Bhadrapad Krishna Tritiya, Holi on Phalgun Purnima, the Jain festival of Paryushan in Bhadrapad, and Gangaur in Chaitra (Chaitra Shukla Tritiya).
Name the revolutionary woman, who participated in the Peasant Movement of Bijoliya and was arrested. She also participated in 1930 Satyagrah and 1932 Civil Disobedience Movement and was sentenced to Jail -
(A) Rama Devi
(B) Ratan Shastri
(C) Anjana Devi Chaudhary
(D) Kishori Devi
Answer key: (A) Rama Devi
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As per the Commission's answer key, Rama Devi was arrested in the Bijolia movement and jailed in the 1930 satyagraha and the 1932 Civil Disobedience movement.
Bhatiyani Pratapkunwari, the queen of Jodhpur King Mansingh got the temple reconstructed elsewhere as the earlier one had caved in. She got the temple consecrated in 1857. The name of temple is -
Which one of the following pair is not correctly matched? (Books — Authors)
(A) Neh Tarang - Sawai Pratap Singh
(B) Nagdaman - Sayanji Jhula
(C) Ranmal Chhand - Shridhar Vyas
(D) Bhasha Bhushan - Maharaja Jaswant Singh
Answer key: (A) Neh Tarang - Sawai Pratap Singh
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"Neh Tarang" was written by Rao Budh Singh Hada of Bundi, not by Sawai Pratap Singh of Jaipur. Nagdaman (Sayanji Jhula), Ranmal Chhand (Shridhar Vyas) and Bhasha Bhushan (Maharaja Jaswant Singh) are correct.
Consider the following statements pertaining to the Ahar Civilization – A. The natives of Ahar knew copper smelting. B. Rice was unknown to them. C. Metal work was one of the means of economy of the Ahar. D. Black – Red coloured pottery have been found here, on which generally white coloured geometrical designs have been carved. Choose the correct option -
(A) A, C and D are correct
(B) A and B are correct
(C) A, B and C are correct
(D) C and D are correct
Answer key: (A) A, C and D are correct
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Ahar (Udaipur) was a Copper Age culture: people knew copper smelting, metal work supported the economy, and black-and-red pottery with white geometric designs was found. Evidence of rice has also been found here, so statement B is wrong.
Match list-I with list-II and choose the correct answer from the code given below - List-I: A. The Battle of Gagron B. The Battle of Sarangpur C. The Battle of Summel D. The Battle of Saheba List-II: (i) 1519 AD (ii) 1544 AD (iii) 1437 AD (iv) 1541-42 AD
(A) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)
(B) A-(i), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(iv)
(C) A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(i)
(D) A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i)
Answer key: (B) A-(i), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(iv)
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Gagron 1519 (Rana Sanga vs Mahmud Khilji II), Sarangpur 1437 (Rana Kumbha vs Mahmud Khilji I), Sumel (Giri-Sumel) 1544 (Maldev vs Sher Shah) and Saheba 1541-42 (Maldev vs Rao Jaitsi of Bikaner).
Match list-I with list-II and choose the correct answer from the code given below - List-I (Folk Musical Instrument): A. Bhapang B. Nad C. Algoza D. Khartal List-II (Famous Music Artist): (i) Sadiq Khan (ii) Zahoor Khan (iii) Karna Bheel (iv) Ramnath Choudhary
(A) A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(i)
(B) A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i)
(C) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)
(D) A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iii), D-(iv)
Answer key: (A) A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(i)
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Bhapang – Zahoor Khan Mewati (Alwar), Nad – Karna Bhil (Jaisalmer), Algoza – Ramnath Choudhary (Jaipur) and Khartal – Sadiq Khan Manganiyar.
According to the 'Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly', which of the following department's estimates do not come under the control of Estimates Committee 'A'?
According to the provisions of the Rajasthan Municipal Act, 2009, maximum number of persons that can be nominated by the State Government in Municipal Council is -
Which of the following Chief Ministers of Rajasthan have not been the member of Lok Sabha? A. Hari Dev Joshi B. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat C. Tika Ram Paliwal D. Barkatullah Khan Correct answer is -
Who among the following is eligible to be appointed as the Chairperson of Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission?
(A) Chief Secretary Level Officer
(B) Chief Justice of High Court
(C) Prominent Social Activist
(D) Director General of Police Level Officer
Answer key: (B) Chief Justice of High Court
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Under the Protection of Human Rights Act, the Chairperson of a State Commission must have been Chief Justice of a High Court (after the 2019 amendment, a High Court judge also qualifies).
Which feature of Chief Minister Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme is incorrect?
(A) Under the scheme for different ailments 1576 types of packages and procedures will be available.
(B) The disease for which a patient is admitted to a hospital, 5 days prior to that and 10 days after the discharge from the hospital all expenditure on investigation, medicines and consultation fee in the hospital will be included in the package.
(C) It was started on May 1, 2021
(D) Under this scheme an insurance cover of Rs 4.50 Lakhs is payable per year per family for critical illness.
Answer key: (B) The disease for which a patient is admitted to a hospital, 5 days prior to that and 10 days after the discharge from the hospital all expenditure on investigation, medicines and consultation fee in the hospital will be included in the package.
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Chiranjeevi began on 1 May 2021, with 1576 packages and Rs 4.5 lakh cover for serious illness. Costs from 5 days before admission to 15 days after discharge were covered, not 10 days, so B is wrong.
Consider the following statements regarding State Election Commission, Rajasthan - (i) The State Election Commission, Rajasthan was constituted in December, 1994. (ii) It has a Secretary who is also the Chief Electoral Officer for the state. Code :
The case of Vishakha and others Vs. State of Rajasthan and others is related to -
(A) Transfer policy for women
(B) Maternity leave in respect of working women
(C) Prevention of the practice of dowry prevalent in the society
(D) Prevention of sexual harassment of women at work place
Answer key: (D) Prevention of sexual harassment of women at work place
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In Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997) the Supreme Court laid down the "Vishaka Guidelines" to prevent sexual harassment of women at the workplace. The case arose from the assault on Bhanwari Devi, a sathin of Bhateri (Jaipur). A law followed in 2013.
In which year Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy was declared?
(A) 2015
(B) 2017
(C) 2019
(D) 2018
Answer key: (C) 2019
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As per the Commission's answer key, the Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy was declared in 2019 (December 2019). Earlier solar policies came in 2011 and 2014.
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using code given below - List-I (Tourist Centre): A. Lalgarh B. Tripura Sundari C. Gagron Fort D. Nakoda List-II (Location): (i) Jhalawar (ii) Barmer (iii) Bikaner (iv) Banswara
(A) A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(iii)
(B) A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i)
(C) A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(ii)
(D) A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(i), D-(iv)
Answer key: (C) A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(ii)
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Lalgarh palace is in Bikaner, the Tripura Sundari (Turtai Mata) temple in Banswara, Gagron fort in Jhalawar and the Nakoda Jain shrine (Mewanagar) in the Barmer (now Balotra) area.
The following characteristics are of which river? - Originates from the Aravalis near the Fort of Kumbhalgarh. - Flows through the Mewar Plain. - Bedach, Kothari and Morel are its tributaries.
As per Koeppen's climate classification, which among the following are correctly matched? A. Cwg - Bharatpur B. Bwhw - Barmer C. Bshw - Ganganagar D. Aw - Dungarpur
(A) A, C and D
(B) B, C and D
(C) B and C
(D) A and D
Answer key: (D) A and D
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As per the Commission's answer key, Cwg – Bharatpur and Aw – Dungarpur are correctly matched. In Koppen's scheme, Aw is the tropical humid climate (southern Rajasthan), Cwg sub-humid (eastern Rajasthan), BShw semi-arid and BWhw arid desert.
Match list-I with list-II and choose the correct answer from the code given below - List-I (District): A. Udaipur B. Nagaur C. Bhilwara D. Kota List-II (Main Industry): (i) White cement (ii) Chemical (iii) Textile (iv) Lead and Zinc
(A) A-(iii), B-(i), C-(ii), D-(iv)
(B) A-(iv), B-(ii), C-(i), D-(iii)
(C) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iv), D-(iii)
(D) A-(iv), B-(i), C-(iii), D-(ii)
Answer key: (D) A-(iv), B-(i), C-(iii), D-(ii)
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Udaipur — lead and zinc (Hindustan Zinc, Debari); Nagaur — white cement (Gotan); Bhilwara — textiles ("Manchester of Rajasthan"); Kota — chemicals.
Which of the following statement is wrong about Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan in Rajasthan?
(A) Slogan of the scheme is 'Aapni Yojana Aapno Vikas'.
(B) The funding pattern of this scheme is to be shared between Central and State Govt. in the ratio of 60:40.
(C) Focus of the scheme is on capacity building of elected representatives and functionaries.
(D) Panchayat Shashaktikaran Abhiyaan was renamed as Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan.
Answer key: (A) Slogan of the scheme is 'Aapni Yojana Aapno Vikas'.
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As per the Commission's answer key, statement A is wrong. Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (renamed from Panchayat Sashaktikaran Abhiyan) focuses on capacity building of panchayat representatives and staff, with 60:40 Centre-State funding. "Aapni Yojana Aapno Vikas" is the slogan of the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) campaign.
Which of the following department has been declared as the Nodal Department for the effective implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in Rajasthan?
(A) Chief Minister's Office
(B) Directorate of Industries
(C) Planning Department
(D) Human Resource Development Department
Answer key: (C) Planning Department
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The Planning Department (with the SDG coordination centre in the Directorate of Economics and Statistics) is the nodal department for the SDGs in Rajasthan.
In case of critical illness health insurance covered per family per year under the scheme Ayushman Bharat Mahatma Gandhi Rajasthan Swasthya Bima Yojana is —
