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
Which of the following is not a feature of Badoli temple ?
Answer key: (C) Simple ceilings
The 9th-10th century temples of Badoli (Rawatbhata, Chittorgarh) show fine female figures, detailed carving on pillars and the panchayatan plan. Their ceilings are ornate too, not simple.
Which statements are correct about Kishangarh style of painting ?
A. The beauty of Radha and Krishna is the main theme of the painting.
B. In most of the paintings, women are dressed in Lehnga, Choli and transparent Aanchal.
C. The painters of this school are Sitaram, Bhawanidas and Kalyandas.
Choose the correct option :
Answer key: (A) A, B and C
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Where is 'Nhaan' organized on the occasion of Holi ?
Answer key: (C) Sangod
The Nhaan of Sangod (Kota) is a famous folk festival held after Holi, with swangs (folk masquerades) and tableaux.
Consider the following statements about Ramanand and choose the correct option:
A. On the request of Saint Pipa, Ramanand came to Rajasthan.
B. Ramanand's influence is not widely visible in Rajasthan.
Answer key: (A) Only A is true.
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Which 'Khayaal' is mainly sung in the folk music of Jaisalmer ?
Answer key: (A) Mehandra ri Khayaal
As per the Commission's answer key, "Mehandra ri Khayal" is the main khayal of Jaisalmer's folk music. Hela khayal belongs to Lalsot (Dausa), Turra-Kalangi to Ghosunda (Chittorgarh) and Kuchamani khayal to Nagaur (Lachhiram).
Which one of the following pair is not correctly matched ? (Text — Author)
Answer key: (C) Bhimvilasa : Kavi Jadunath
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Identify the Governor of Rajasthan, in whose tenure the proclamation to withdraw the President's Rule was issued on two occasions :
Answer key: (B) Raghukul Tilak
During Raghukul Tilak's term (1977-81) President's rule was lifted twice in Rajasthan: June 1977 and June 1980.
Identify the Governor of Rajasthan, in whose tenure proclamations to impose as well as lift the President's Rule were issued :
Answer key: (B) Raghukul Tilak
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Dukul, Ansuk, Vasan and Chol are the popular name of which type of clothing ?
Answer key: (A) Saree
Dukul, Anshuk, Vasan and Chol are old names for the sari (the long garment of women).
Who among the following had the charge of the Education Department in the first democratic government of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (C) Nathuram Mirdha
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Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched ? (Chief Minister — Chief Secretary)
Answer key: (A) Shiv Charan Mathur — T.V. Ramnan
As per the Commission's answer key, Shiv Charan Mathur — T.V. Ramanan is the wrong pair. The other three pairs are correct.
Identify the wrong statement regarding Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission :
Answer key: (D) It admits grievances in Rajasthani Language also.
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Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Standing Committee of Gram Panchayat for 'Administration and Establishment' ?
Answer key: (A) Sarpanch
The Sarpanch is ex-officio chairman of the Gram Panchayat's standing committee on "Administration and Establishment".
Consider the following statements regarding the removal of any member of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission :
(i) Any member can only be removed from his office by order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour after the Supreme Court inquires the matter and reports positively.
(ii) The President may by order remove any member directly, if in the opinion of the President, he is unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body.
Answer key: (C) Both (i) and (ii) are correct.
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Consider the following statements regarding the procedure of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly :
(i) Starred question requires a written answer and hence supplementary questions can follow.
(ii) Un-starred question and short notice question require an oral answer and hence supplementary questions cannot follow.
Answer key: (D) Neither (i), nor (ii) is correct.
Both are wrong. A starred question gets an oral answer and supplementaries may follow; an unstarred question gets a written answer with no supplementaries. A short notice question is also answered orally.
Consider the following statements regarding summoning of a session of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly :
A. When a session of the Assembly is summoned, the Speaker shall intimate to each member the date, time and place appointed by the Governor for the meeting of the Assembly and shall cause a notification to be issued in the Gazette.
B. Provided that if a session is called at short notice, the speaker shall intimate the date, time and place for the meeting of the Assembly to members in such other manner as the Governor may direct.
Choose the correct option :
Answer key: (D) Neither A, nor B is correct.
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As per Koppen's classification of climate, in which region of Rajasthan is the BShw climate type found ?
Answer key: (C) Semi-arid region
In Koppen's scheme BShw is the semi-arid (steppe) climate, found between the western desert and the Aravalli (Shekhawati, Nagaur, Jalore and others). BWhw is the arid desert climate and Aw/Cwg belong to the humid south-east.
Among the following rivers of Rajasthan, which river has not it's origin from Madhya Pradesh ?
Answer key: (C) Som
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In Rajasthan which category of forest has more than 50% of the total forest area in 2023-24 ?
Answer key: (B) Protected forest
In the administrative classification, more than half of Rajasthan's forest area is protected forest; reserved forest is about one-third and the rest is unclassified.
"Rajasthan-3077" variety is related to which crop ?
Answer key: (B) Wheat
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Which breed of cattle in Rajasthan is a mixed breed of Sindhi and Sahiwal ?
Answer key: (A) Rathi
The Rathi breed comes from a cross of Sahiwal and (Red) Sindhi; it is found in the Bikaner-Ganganagar area and is known for high milk yield ("Kamdhenu of Rajasthan").
Which of the following is a peak of Southern Aravalli ?
Answer key: (C) Sayra
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Which of the following district has the lowest female literacy rate in Rajasthan according to 'Census, 2011'?
Answer key: (C) Jalore
In Census 2011 Jalore had the lowest female literacy (about 38.5%) in the state. Kota had the highest female literacy.
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct ? Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
A. Group of Bhil villages is called 'Phala'.
B. Ger and Neja are the main folk dances of the Bhils.
C. The chief of the Garasia tribe is called 'Kotwal'.
Answer key: (C) Only B
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Which is not a correct match ? (Industry — Location)
Answer key: (B) Sulphuric Acid Plant — Kapasan
As per the Commission's answer key, Sulphuric Acid Plant — Kapasan is the wrong pair. Chambal Fertilizers is at Gadepan (Kota), Capstan Meters at Jaipur and Rajasthan Telephone at Bhiwadi.
Read the following statements and choose the correct option with the help of codes given below :
A. Gilund was excavated under the direction of B.B. Lal.
B. Balathal was excavated under the direction of V.N. Misra.
Codes :
Answer key: (C) Both A and B are correct.
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Read the following statements and choose the correct option with the help of codes given below :
A. Vigraharaja IV was a follower of Shaivism.
B. According to Prithviraj Vijaya, Vigraharaja IV banned animal slaughter on 'Ekadashi'.
Codes :
Answer key: (C) Both A and B are correct.
Vigraharaja IV (Visaldev), the Chauhan ruler of Ajmer, was a Shaiva, and according to Prithviraj Vijaya he banned animal slaughter on Ekadashi. He wrote the play "Harkeli" and built a Sanskrit college at Ajmer (later the Adhai Din ka Jhonpra).
Consider the following statements about Bairath civilization and choose the correct option :
A. It is believed that the Hoon invader Mihirkul had destroyed Bairath.
B. Chinese traveller Xuan-Zang has also mentioned Bairath in his travelogue.
Answer key: (C) A and B both are true.
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Who among the following provided significant support in Akbar's Gujarat campaign (1573 A.D.) ?
Answer key: (C) Rai Singh
Rai Singh of Bikaner gave Akbar major help in the Gujarat campaign of 1573 and defeated Ibrahim Husain Mirza. He later built Junagarh fort in Bikaner.
Who among the following was part of Maharana Pratap's army in the Battle of Haldighati ?
Answer key: (A) Shaliwan
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In which year was the newspaper 'Naveen Rajasthan' firstly published ?
Answer key: (B) 1922 A.D.
"Naveen Rajasthan" was started in 1922 from Ajmer by the Rajasthan Seva Sangh (Vijay Singh Pathik); after it was banned it came out as "Tarun Rajasthan".
Under the leadership of which generals did Kanhad Dev defeat the Khilji army badly near Jalore in 1298 A.D.?
Answer key: (C) Ulug Khan and Nusrat Khan
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Who was the founder of 'Prajamandal Progressive Party' (1940) in Jaipur ?
Answer key: (C) Chiranjilal Agarwal
In 1940 Chiranjilal Agarwal broke away from the Jaipur Praja Mandal and formed the "Praja Mandal Progressive Party".
At which of the following places did Shobhalal Gupt establish "Harijan Sevashram" ?
Answer key: (B) Sagwara
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Which of the following princely state that was integrated into Greater Rajasthan had the largest area ?
Answer key: (D) Bundi
Of the options, Bundi state had the largest area (over about 5,500 sq km). Karauli, Dungarpur and Banswara were smaller states.
Which of the following statements about Pabuji is/are correct ?
A. Pabuji had a mare named Kalami.
B. Pabuji was married to the Bhati Princess of Pugal.
C. He sacrificed his life to protect the cows of Deval Charani.
Select the correct code :
Answer key: (C) A and C
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Who among the following had put forward the proposal regarding the Bijolia Peasant Movement in the Amritsar Congress Session, 1919 ?
Answer key: (A) Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak
At the Amritsar session of the Congress in 1919, Bal Gangadhar Tilak moved a resolution in support of the Bijolia farmers.