RAS Prelims 2024: Rajasthan GK Questions with Answer Key
The 31 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
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Consider the following statements : A. Luni Basin and Shekhawati region are the Sub-regions of Rajasthan Bangar. B. Ghaggar Plain covers mostly Hanumangarh and Ganganagar district. C. Nagaur uplands have salty lakes and inland drainage. D. Aravalli ranges are rich in all types of minerals. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(A) A and B
(B) A, B and C
(C) B, C and D
(D) A, B, C and D
Answer key: (B) A, B and C
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The Rajasthan Bangar (semi-arid plain) has four sub-regions: the Luni basin (Godwar), Shekhawati, the Nagaur upland and the Ghaggar plain. The Ghaggar plain lies in Hanumangarh-Ganganagar, and the Nagaur upland has salt lakes such as Didwana and Kuchaman and inland drainage. So A, B and C are correct. D is wrong: the Aravalli is rich in metallic minerals, but not in "all types" (for example petroleum and coal).
Which type of soil is dominant in Jaipur, Dausa and Alwar districts ?
(A) Entisol
(B) Inceptisols
(C) Vertisols
(D) Alfisols
Answer key: (D) Alfisols
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Alfisols (fertile, alluvial-type soils) dominate the Jaipur, Dausa, Alwar and Bharatpur area of eastern Rajasthan. Entisols are found in the western desert and Vertisols (black soil) in Hadoti.
At which of the following places, asbestos mines are located in Rajasthan ?
(A) Arjunpura and Piparda
(B) Kura and Mangol
(C) Karpura and Fatehgarh
(D) Depura and Dingri
Answer key: (A) Arjunpura and Piparda
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As per the Commission's answer key, asbestos mines are at Arjunpura and Piparda. In Rajasthan asbestos is found mainly in the Udaipur, Dungarpur and Ajmer area.
Which is not correctly matched ? (Conservation Reserve — District, as on May 2023)
(A) Rankhar — Jalore
(B) Mansamata — Jhunjhunu
(C) Sorsan — Bundi
(D) Hamirgarh — Bhilwara
Answer key: (C) Sorsan — Bundi
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Sorsan Conservation Reserve is in Baran district, not Bundi; it is known for the Godawan (Great Indian Bustard). Rankhar (Jalore), Mansa Mata (Jhunjhunu) and Hamirgarh (Bhilwara) are correctly matched.
Census 2011 literacy: Kota 76.6% (first in the state), Jaipur 75.5%, Jhunjhunu 74.1%, Sikar 71.9%, Alwar 70.7%. So the descending order is Kota > Jaipur > Jhunjhunu > Sikar > Alwar.
By which Act, the Jaipur Development Authority was established ?
(A) Jaipur Development Authority Act, 1982
(B) Jaipur Development Authority Act, 1983
(C) Jaipur Development Authority Act, 1984
(D) Jaipur Development Authority Act, 1985
Answer key: (A) Jaipur Development Authority Act, 1982
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The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) was set up under the Jaipur Development Authority Act, 1982. Jodhpur and Ajmer development authorities came later on the same lines.
Which Article of the Constitution prescribes mandatory consultation with RPSC on disciplinary matters affecting a person serving under Government of Rajasthan ?
(A) Article 320(3)
(B) Article 318(1)
(C) Article 322(2)
(D) Article 325(4)
Answer key: (A) Article 320(3)
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Article 320(3) requires the Public Service Commission to be consulted on recruitment, promotion and disciplinary matters (320(3)(c)). Article 318 covers members' conditions of service and Article 322 the Commission's expenses.
Under Section 7 of the Rajasthan Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act, 1973, the Lokayukta is empowered to investigate allegations against ministers and public servants in certain cases. Which of the following subject is not part of those investigations ?
(A) Unreasonable harm or suffering caused by public servants.
(B) Abusing his official position as a public servant to obtain illegal benefits for himself or any other person.
(C) Sexual harassment of women, caste discrimination and violence against children.
(D) Can be related to being guilty of corruption or lack of transparency in the capacity of a public servant.
Answer key: (C) Sexual harassment of women, caste discrimination and violence against children.
State Information Commissioner is appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a Committee. Which of the following is not a member of this Committee ?
(A) The Chief Minister
(B) The Leader of opposition in Legislative Assembly
(C) A cabinet minister to be nominated by the Chief Minister
(D) Chief Justice of High Court
Answer key: (D) Chief Justice of High Court
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Under Section 15(3) of the RTI Act, 2005 the committee has the Chief Minister (chair), the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly and a Cabinet Minister nominated by the CM. The High Court Chief Justice is not a member.
Answer key: (B) Rajasthan Institute for Transformation and Innovation (RITI)
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In 2024 the state replaced the CM's Economic Transformation Advisory Council with the "Rajasthan Institute for Transformation and Innovation" (RITI), a think-tank on NITI Aayog lines. RSLDC handles skill training and Rajeevika rural self-help groups.
Consider the following statements about Rao Chunda of Marwar and choose the correct option from below : A. Rao Chunda obtained Mandore in dowry. B. Rao Ranmal ascended the throne immediately after Rao Chunda's death.
(A) Only A is true.
(B) Only B is true.
(C) A and B both are true.
(D) A and B both are false.
Answer key: (A) Only A is true.
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Rao Chunda got Mandore in dowry from the Inda Pratiharas and made it the Rathore capital. Chunda passed over his eldest son Ranmal and named his younger son Kanha as heir, so Ranmal did not take the throne right after Chunda's death; he became ruler later (around 1427).
Which of the following was/were associated in the excavation of Ojiyana ? A. R.C. Agrawal B. B.R. Meena C. Alok Tripathi Codes :
(A) Only A
(B) Only C
(C) A and B
(D) B and C
Answer key: (D) B and C
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Ojiyana (Bhilwara) is an Ahar-culture site. It was excavated in 2000 under B.R. Meena and Alok Tripathi. White-painted cattle figurines were found here.
Consider the following statements related to Bijolia Peasant Movement : A. Vijay Singh Pathik had gone to Wardha to meet Gandhiji to give information regarding the Bijolia Peasant Movement. B. Prayag's Abhyudaya and Calcutta's Bharat Mitra newspaper regularly published news related to the Bijolia Peasant Movement. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
The S.A. Sudhalkar report of 1945 is associated with which of the following Princely State ?
(A) Jodhpur
(B) Bikaner
(C) Udaipur
(D) Jaipur
Answer key: (A) Jodhpur
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As per the Commission's answer key, the S.A. Sudhalkar report (1945) relates to Jodhpur (Marwar) state. It was a report on land revenue and the condition of farmers in the state.
Consider the following statements about the folk instrument 'Chautara' and choose the correct option from below : A. It is a four stringed instrument. B. It is generally used in singing bhajans of Ramdev ji.
Consider the following statements about Saint Laldas and choose the correct option from below : A. Saint Laldas remained unmarried throughout his life. B. After the death of Saint Laldas, a temple was built at his Samadhi place.
Consider the following statements about Matsya Union's Prime Minister Shobharam and choose the correct option from below : A. He left his legal profession during the Non-Cooperation Movement. B. He was the member of the Cabinet of Heeralal Shastri.
