The 36 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
"Next Gen Textile Park" is located in which district of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (B) Pali
As per the Commission's answer key, the "Next Gen Textile Park" is in Pali district. Pali is a big centre for cloth dyeing and printing.
Which one of the following (Wildlife Sanctuary — Location) is correctly matched?
Answer key: (B) Sawai Man Singh — Sawai Madhopur
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In 2011 Census, the Child Sex Ratio of which of the following district of Rajasthan was highest in comparison with other districts?
Answer key: (B) Banswara
In Census 2011 the child sex ratio (0-6 years) was highest in Banswara (about 934) and lowest in Jhunjhunu (about 837).
Which of the following districts are correctly arranged in descending order as per their normal annual rainfall?
Answer key: (A) Banswara, Bhilwara, Hanumangarh
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Which of the following is correctly arranged from West to East?
Answer key: (D) Oriya Plateau, Bhorath Plateau, Mukundra Hills
The Oriya plateau (Mount Abu, Sirohi) is westernmost, the Bhorat plateau (Kumbhalgarh-Gogunda) in the middle and the Mukundara hills (Kota-Jhalawar) easternmost.
Identify the river on the basis of following facts —
A. It originates from the hills of Bijral village in Rajsamand.
B. It is a tributary of Banas River.
C. Its total length is approximately 80 km.
Answer key: (C) Khari
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As per Livestock Census-2019, the percentage of India's camels in Rajasthan are —
Answer key: (B) 84.43%
In the 20th Livestock Census (2019), about 2.13 lakh of India's roughly 2.52 lakh camels (84.43%) were in Rajasthan. The camel is the state animal (livestock category).
In 1920s, with the objective of political awakening who published newspaper 'Rajasthan' from Beawar ?
Answer key: (A) Rishi Dutt Mehta
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Which among the following is not a prose text of historical content in Dingal style?
Answer key: (A) Jhulna
Khyat, Vaat and Vigat are history genres of Rajasthani (Dingal) prose, such as "Muhnot Nainsi ri Khyat" and "Marwar ra Pargana ri Vigat". Jhulna is a verse (metre) form.
Which regions were granted by Aurangzeb to Maharana Raj Singh?
Answer key: (C) Dungarpur, Banswara, Gayaspur
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Where do women wear 'Nevari' ornament?
Answer key: (A) Feet
Nevari is worn on the feet. Other foot ornaments are payal, kada, tanka and bichhiya.
Which statement/s is/are true regarding the Bhil Rebellion?
A. The early Bhil Rebellion were spontaneous.
B. They were in reaction to the new system established under the British rule.
C. The entry of the outsiders in the forest created social tension.
Choose the correct code -
Answer key: (A) A, B and C
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The Prajamandal Movement of which Princely State saw the participation of women such as Ram Pyari Ben, Heja Ben and Rukmani Ben in 1939?
Answer key: (C) Sirohi
As per the Commission's answer key, Ram Pyari Ben, Heja Ben and Rukmani Ben took part in the Sirohi Praja Mandal movement in 1939. The Sirohi Praja Mandal was formed in 1939 under Gokulbhai Bhatt.
Which among the following fort of Rajasthan was never attacked externally?
Answer key: (A) Jaigarh Fort
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What is called 'Paag-Dastur'?
Answer key: (D) A custom that was observed on certain day after the death of the head of the family.
On a fixed day (usually the twelfth) after the death of the head of the family, the turban is tied on the heir; this is "Paag-Dastur" (the turban ceremony), meaning he now carries the family's responsibility.
Which of the following Ancient Culture developed in South-Eastern Rajasthan?
Answer key: (C) Ahar
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Which of the following is/are an aerophone?
A. Algoza
B. Bankiya
C. Satara
Choose the correct answer with the help of code given below -
Answer key: (D) A, B and C
Algoza, Bankiya and Satara are all wind (sushir) instruments. Bankiya is a brass bugle-like instrument, and Satara is a double flute played in western Rajasthan.
In 1956 AD, on the recommendation of the State Reorganization Commission and Muni Jinvijay Committee, which two areas were merged into Rajasthan?
Answer key: (D) Abu road - Delwara
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Ali Raza the famous painter, freed from the Mughal service joined the court of which ruler in Rajasthan?
Answer key: (C) Karan Singh
As per the Commission's answer key, the painter Ali Raza left Mughal service and joined the court of Maharaja Karan Singh of Bikaner. Mughal influence on the Bikaner style came through such Usta painters.
Which Architectural style developed during the reign of the Pratiharas?
Answer key: (A) Mahamaru
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Which contemporary scholar has mentioned the suppression of Bhandanakas by Chauhan ruler Prithviraj III in his poem?
Answer key: (B) Jinpati Suri
As per the Commission's answer key, Jinapati Suri mentioned Prithviraj III's suppression of the Bhandanakas. The Bhandanakas were a tribe of the Gurgaon-Bharatpur area whom Prithviraj crushed.
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
A. K.N. Dixit is associated with the Bairath excavation.
B. A piece of cotton cloth was found from Bairath.
C. Evidence of a circular temple of the Ashoka Period has been found on Bijak Hill in Bairath, about which Daya Ram Sahni has mentioned in his report.
Choose the correct code.
Answer key: (C) A, B and C
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The Rakhis tied on the day of Raksha Bandhan is offered to which of the following folk deity?
Answer key: (D) Goga Ji
Rakhis tied on Raksha Bandhan are offered to Gogaji on Goga Navami (Bhadrapad Krishna Navami). Gogaji is called the god of snakes and "Jaharpir".
Which of the following ruler of Jhalawar was arrested by Tatya Tope?
Answer key: (D) Prithvi Singh
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Where is the main place of worship (Dham) of the Gudad Panth located?
Answer key: (C) Dantada
The main seat of Sant Das's Gudad sect is at Dantda (Bhilwara). Sant Das wore a gudri (a patchwork cloak), hence the name Gudad sect.
At which place in Rajasthan, the Banganga fair is held?
Answer key: (D) Mair
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Who among the following Chief Ministers of Rajasthan has presented the Budget for the first time in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
Answer key: (C) Jai Narayan Vyas
As per the Commission's answer key, the first Budget in the Rajasthan Assembly was presented when Jai Narayan Vyas was CM. The first Assembly was formed in 1952 and Vyas became CM in November 1952.
In the Presidential Election 2022, the total value of votes of all the members of Rajasthan State Legislative Assembly was -
Answer key: (C) 25800
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Which Article of the Constitution prescribes mandatory consultation with RPSC on disciplinary matters affecting a person serving under Government of Rajasthan ?
Answer key: (A) Article 320(3)
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.
Consider the following pairs with reference to Articles related to the Powers of the Governor in the Constitution of India — (Power of Governor — Article)
(I) Power of Governor to grant pardons — Article 162 (II) Power to promulgate ordinances — Article 214 (III) Assent to Bills — Article 200 (IV) Sessions of the State Legislature, Prorogation and Dissolution — Article 174
Choose the correct option -
Answer key: (D) (III) and (IV) are correct
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Who amongst these was not a Chairperson of Rajasthan State Human Right Commission ?
Answer key: (D) Justice Prem Chand Jain
As per the Commission's answer key, Justice Prem Chand Jain was not Chairperson. Justice Kanta Bhatnagar was the first Chairperson; S. Saghir Ahmad and N.K. Jain also served as Chairpersons.
Who among the following is best remembered as the longest serving Chief Secretary of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (A) Shri M.L. Mehta
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On which of the following subject, Rajasthan State Legislative Assembly cannot make any law?
Answer key: (A) Corporation Tax
Corporation tax is in the Union List (Seventh Schedule, List I), so only Parliament can legislate on it. Taxes on agricultural income, taxes on professions and tolls are in the State List.
The annual financial statement or the statement of estimated receipts and expenditures of the State in respect of each financial year is presented to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on such date as may be directed by -
Answer key: (D) The Governor
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Identify an incorrect statement regarding the power and functions of the Up-Pradhan of a Panchayat Samiti as per the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 -
Answer key: (A) The Up-Pradhan can exercise power and perform the duties of the Pradhan, if pending the election of the Pradhan; or during the absence of the Pradhan from the Panchayat-Samiti Area by reason of leave for a period exceeding 60 days only.
As per the Commission's answer key, statement (A) is wrong: under the Act the Up-Pradhan uses the Pradhan's powers when the Pradhan is absent for more than 30 days, not 60. The statements on presiding at meetings and on powers delegated in writing are correct.
Choose the correct combination of villages whose names are added in Ramsar sites in June 2025 -
A. Menar B. Keoladeo C. Khichan D. Gajner
Answer key: (D) A and C
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