The 37 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
In which of the following fort the buildings named Suraj Prakash, Khushal Prakash, Laxmi Prakash and Basant Prakash are located ?
Answer key: (D) Nahargarh
In Nahargarh fort, Jaipur, Sawai Madho Singh II built nine identical palaces for his queens (Madhavendra Bhawan), named Suraj Prakash, Khushal Prakash, Laxmi Prakash, Basant Prakash and so on.
Painter Sahbadi was associated with which painting style of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (B) Mewar
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At which place the fair of Dadhimatee Mata is held ?
Answer key: (B) Goth Manglod
The temple of Dadhimati Mata is at Goth-Manglod (Nagaur); she is the kuldevi of the Dadhich Brahmins. Dhulev has Rishabhdev (Kesariyaji) and Parbatsar the Tejaji fair.
Which custom is celebrated on tenth day of the birth of a male child ?
Answer key: (A) Dashotan
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Which one of the following saints was the founder of 'Rewasa Peeth' of Ramanandi sect in Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (A) Agradas
The Ramanandi seat at Raiwasa (Sikar) was founded by Agradas. His guru Krishnadas Payahari founded the Galta (Jaipur) seat.
Who was the author of text 'Rajvilas' ?
Answer key: (C) Mankavi
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Which of the following folk songs are sung on the occasion of marriage ?
(i) Jala (ii) Parnet (iii) Gorband (iv) Seethne
Select the right choice with the help of code given below :
Answer key: (C) (i), (ii), (iv)
Jala, Parnet and Seethne (teasing songs) are sung at weddings. "Gorband" is a folk song about a camel's neck ornament, not a wedding song.
Consider the following statements regarding the salaries and allowances of the Ministers of the Government of Rajasthan :
(I) The salaries and allowances of the Ministers of the Government of Rajasthan shall be such as the Parliament of India may from time to time by law determine.
(II) Before November 1, 1956 the salaries and allowances of the Ministers of the Government of Rajasthan were as specified in the second schedule of the Constitution of India.
Select the correct answer with the help of codes given below :
Answer key: (D) (I) is false and (II) is true.
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Consider the following statements :
(i) He served as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan.
(ii) He later became the Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.
(iii) He also held the position of chairman of the Rajasthan State Finance Commission.
These statements refer to which of the following prominent leaders of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (B) Hira Lal Devpura
Hiralal Devpura was briefly CM in 1985, later became Speaker of the Assembly and also chaired the State Finance Commission.
The Chairperson and member of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission are appointed by the :
Answer key: (A) Governor
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What was the main objective of the Rajasthan Secretariat Reorganisation Committee (1969) ?
Answer key: (C) Review of the cell system
As per the Commission's answer key, the main aim of the 1969 Rajasthan Secretariat Reorganisation Committee was to review the cell system in the Secretariat.
Who is the Chairman of Gram Panchayat Planning and Coordination Committee ?
Answer key: (B) Sarpanch
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On the recommendation of which Committee, the Rajasthan State Legislative Assembly discusses the report of the Commissioner for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes laid on the table of the House ?
Answer key: (B) Business Advisory Committee
As per the Commission's answer key, such a report is discussed on the recommendation of the Business Advisory Committee, which decides how much time the House gives to each subject.
Read carefully the following statements regarding Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission and choose the correct statement :
Answer key: (D) The Commission has its own investigation agency which is headed by at the minimum a Inspector General of Police rank officer.
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In which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India (Related to the State Legislature) provide for resolutions, having statutory effect ?
A. 169 (1) B. 179 (C) C. 183 (C)
Choose the correct answer :
Answer key: (D) A, B and C are correct.
All three provide for resolutions with legal effect: 169(1) the resolution to create or abolish a Legislative Council, 179(c) the resolution to remove the Speaker/Deputy Speaker, and 183(c) the resolution to remove the Chairman/Deputy Chairman of the Council.
The 40 cm isohyet passes through which group of districts of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (D) Sikar, Ajmer, Sirohi
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Which of the following is a right bank tributary of river Banas ?
Answer key: (B) Berach
The Berach and Menal join the Banas from the right (south) bank. The Kothari, Khari, Dai, Mansi and Morel join from the left bank.
In which type of forest Dhokra, Palash, Tendu and Semal trees are found ?
Answer key: (C) Mixed Deciduous forests
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'Raj-171' and 'Moti' are hybrid varieties of —
Answer key: (B) Pearl Millet (Bajra)
Raj-171 and Moti are improved varieties of bajra. Rajasthan is the country's largest bajra producer.
Which among the following facts is not true about the Aravalli mountains ?
Answer key: (B) It is comparable with the Rocky mountains of USA.
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As per Census-2011, out of the following which district has the highest percentage of urban population in their total population ?
Answer key: (D) Ajmer
Among the given districts Ajmer had the highest urban share (about 40%). In the whole state Kota (about 60%) was highest, then Jaipur.
Saint Gobain Glass Factory is a/an (i) ______ company and its unit is located at (ii) ______.
Answer key: (A) (i) French (ii) Bhiwadi
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Match List-I with List-II :
List-I (Tourist Place): A. Delwara B. Nakoda C. Rameshwar Dham D. Tripura Sundari
List-II (Location): (i) Balotra (ii) Banswara (iii) Mount Abu (iv) Sawai Madhopur
Answer key: (C) A-(iii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(ii)
The Delwara Jain temples are at Mount Abu, the Nakoda Jain shrine in Balotra, Rameshwar Dham (Chambal-Banas-Seep confluence) in Sawai Madhopur and the Tripura Sundari temple in Banswara.
Which of the following breed of cattle is known for milk production as well as for good ox and are largely reared in Barmer, Pali, Sirohi and Sanchor ?
Answer key: (A) Kankrej
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Which among the following is an archaeological site of 'Painted Grey Ware' culture ?
Answer key: (D) Bairath
Remains of the Painted Grey Ware (PGW) culture have been found at Bairath (Viratnagar) and Noh (Bharatpur). Kalibangan is Harappan, and Ahar and Ganeshwar are Copper Age sites.
Rajjil was associated with which branch of Pratihars ?
Answer key: (D) Mandore
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The Chauhans were not associated with which of the following place ?
Answer key: (D) Lodrva
Lodurva (Jaisalmer) was a capital of the Bhati dynasty. Nadol, Jalore and Ranthambore had branches of the Chauhans.
Who was the ruler of Jalore during the campaign of Sultan Iltutmish ?
Answer key: (C) Udai Singh
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With reference to Bhil tribe, 'Pal' is —
Answer key: (C) Bhil village
As per the Commission's answer key, a Bhil village (settlement) is called "Pal". A Bhil house is called "Ku" or "Tapra", and the head of the Pal is the "Palvi".
Who among the following rulers fought "The Battle of Ranisar" with the Mughals in 1565 A.D. ?
Answer key: (B) Rao Chandrasen
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Which one of the following persons was assassinated along with Resident Major Burton during the attack on British residency by revolutionaries at Kota in struggle of 1857 A.D. ?
Answer key: (B) Sadlar
In the attack on the Kota residency in October 1857, Major Burton, his two sons and Dr. Saddler were killed. Mock Mason was the Political Agent of Jodhpur, killed at Auwa.
Under whose leadership the Civil Disobedience Movement was launched in February, 1939 to give lawful recognition to Jaipur Prajamandal ?
Answer key: (B) Jamna Lal Bajaj
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Who among the following had granted Ajmer, Parbatsar and Baneda Parganas as Jagir to Karamchand Panwar ?
Answer key: (A) Maharana Sanga
Karamchand Panwar had sheltered Rana Sanga in his days of trouble; after becoming Maharana, Sanga gave him the parganas of Ajmer, Parbatsar and Banera as jagir.
'Mewar Ki Pukar' 21 points demand letter was related to -
Answer key: (C) Moti Lal Tejawat
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Which among the following person from Matsya Union was included in the cabinet led by Heeralal Shastri of Greater Union ?
Answer key: (B) Babu Shobha Ram
After the Matsya Union merged into Greater Rajasthan on 15 May 1949, its former Prime Minister Babu Shobharam was taken into Hiralal Shastri's cabinet.
Which one of the following pairs of folk deities is not correctly matched ?
Folk Deities — Clan
Answer key: (A) Harbuji — Panwar
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When was the "Bikaner Rajya Praja Parishad" in Prajamandal Movement established ?
Answer key: (A) 1942 AD.
The Bikaner Rajya Praja Parishad was founded on 22 July 1942 by Raghuvar Dayal Goyal. Earlier, in 1936, Magharam Vaidya had formed the Bikaner Praja Mandal at Kolkata.