The 38 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 regions of Rajasthan is NOT a part of East-West corridor? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Answer key: (D) Sri Ganganagar
The East-West corridor (national highway) passes through southern Rajasthan via Udaipur, Chittorgarh and Kota. Sri Ganganagar is at the northern tip of the state, so it is not on this corridor.
In which of the following regions in Rajasthan, are Sub-Tropical mountain forests found?
Answer key: (B) Mount Abu
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Which of the following soil is mainly found in the arid western plain of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (B) Desert soil
The arid western plain has sandy (desert) soil, low in moisture and organic matter and high in salts. Black soil is found in Hadoti and alluvial soil in the eastern plain.
Rajasthan's South-eastern plateau region is also known as the
Answer key: (B) Hadoti plateau
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According to census 2011 of Rajasthan which of the following regions has the highest literacy rate?
Answer key: (A) Jaipur
Among the given districts Jaipur has the highest literacy (about 75.5%). In the whole state Kota (76.6%) was first and Jalore last.
Who among the following received the "Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar-2024" from Rajasthan?
Answer key: (A) Sonali Suthar
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The Khejri tree of Rajasthan belongs to which of the following types of forests? Choose the most appropriate option from the following:
Answer key: (A) Tropical Thorn Forests
Khejri is the main tree of the tropical thorn forests of western Rajasthan. It is the state tree and is called the "kalpavriksha of the desert".
Which of the following is a major Rabi crop in the arid western plain agro-climatic zone in Rajasthan?
Answer key: (B) Wheat
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In which of the following agro-climatic zones, cotton is a major kharif crop in Rajasthan?
Answer key: (A) Irrigated North-Western Plain
In the irrigated north-western plain (Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh), canal irrigation makes cotton (Narma) the main kharif crop.
Which of the following regions of Rajasthan are being developed for artificial silk (Tussar)?
Answer key: (A) Banswara, Kota and Udaipur
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Which of the following large projects of Rajasthan is also known as the lifeline / Maruganga of the state?
Answer key: (D) Indira Gandhi Canal Project
The Indira Gandhi Canal is called "Marugang" and the lifeline of western Rajasthan.
Which of the following dams have been built under the Chambal Project in Rajasthan?
Answer key: (A) Jawahar Sagar Dam
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Which of the following steps should not be taken for the control of desertification in Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Answer key: (D) Over exploitation of ground water
Over-use of groundwater speeds up desertification, so this step should not be taken. Saving vegetation, stopping overgrazing and using water properly are ways to check desertification.
Which region of Rajasthan is known for its internationally acclaimed variety of green marble?
Answer key: (B) Rishabdeo - Kesariaji
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Mukundra Hills National Park is located in which of the following regions of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (C) Kota
Mukundra Hills (formerly Darrah sanctuary) is in the Kota-Jhalawar area; it became a tiger reserve in 2013.
Which of the following cattle breeds is native to Rajasthan?
Answer key: (A) Rathi
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Match the districts of Rajasthan given in List I with the ODOP products given in List II.
List I (Districts of Rajasthan): a. Churu b. Jaipur c. Jhalawar d. Kota
List II (ODOP products): I. Orange II. Coriander III. Groundnut products IV. Tomato
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer key: (D) a-III, b-IV, c-I, d-II
Under "One District One Product" (ODOP), Churu has groundnut products, Jaipur tomato, Jhalawar orange and Kota coriander. Jhalawar is called the "Nagpur of Rajasthan" for its oranges.
"Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project" is a joint Venture of which of the following Indian states?
Answer key: (C) Rajasthan and Gujarat
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The Mewat Area Development Programme is being implemented in which region of Rajasthan?
Answer key: (B) Alwar and Bharatpur
The Mewat Area Development Programme covers the Meo-majority Mewat area of Alwar and Bharatpur/Deeg. The Dang and Magra areas have their own programmes.
Which of the following is not a benefit associated with the Indira Gandhi Canal Project? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Answer key: (B) Increased desertification
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Which of the following is the main tributary canal constructed in Jaisalmer under the Indira Gandhi Canal Project?
Answer key: (A) Sagarmal Gopa branch
The Sagarmal Gopa branch is in Jaisalmer, named after the Jaisalmer freedom fighter Sagarmal Gopa. Rawatsar (Hanumangarh), Suratgarh (Sri Ganganagar) and Pugal (Bikaner) are other branches.
Name of the first cotton textile mill in Rajasthan is:
Answer key: (B) The Krishna Mills Limited
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Which of the following is the main problem hindering the rapid development of the cement industry in Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Answer key: (D) Lack of coal
Rajasthan has plenty of limestone, but coal for cement kilns must be brought from outside, so the lack of coal is the main problem. Chittorgarh leads in cement production.
Who is the author of the Rajasthani language book "Gir Uncha Uncha Gadhan"?
Answer key: (A) Rani Lakshmi Kumari Chundawat
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Match the Rajasthani dialects given in List I with the districts of Rajasthan given in List II.
List I: a. Hadoti b. Mewati c. Dhundhari d. Mewari
List II: I. Jaipur II. Kota III. Udaipur IV. Alwar/Bharatpur
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer key: (A) a-II, b-IV, c-I, d-III
Hadoti is the dialect of Kota, Mewati of Alwar-Bharatpur, Dhundhari (Jaipuri) of Jaipur and Mewari of the Udaipur area.
Which of the following folk dance does not belong to Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Answer key: (A) Khoria
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Match the following Rajasthani personalities given in List I with their Art/Cultural contribution given in List II.
List I: a. Shakir Ali b. Kripal Singh Shekhawat c. Mahesh Raj Soni d. Allah Jilai Bai
List II: I. Folk Singer II. Miniature Painting III. Blue Pottery IV. Thewa Art
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer key: (B) a-II, b-III, c-IV, d-I
Shakir Ali is a miniature painter, Kripal Singh Shekhawat a blue pottery artist, Mahesh Raj Soni (Pratapgarh) a Thewa artist and Allah Jilai Bai was a Maand singer.
Match the Folk dances given in List I with the Performers / Occasions on which they are performed given in List II :
List I (Folk Dances): a. Ghoomar b. Gair c. Gawri d. Fire Dance
List II (Performer/Occasion): I. Mostly performed by Bhil Tribes II. Mostly performed by Jasnathis III. Mostly performed on marriage occasions IV. Mostly performed on the occasion of Holi
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer key: (C) a-III, b-IV, c-I, d-II
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Nanu Ram of Chirawa is the most prominent artist of:
Answer key: (B) Shekhawati Khayal
Nanuram of Chirawa (Jhunjhunu) was the leading artist of Shekhawati khayal. Kuchamani khayal was started by Lachhiram, and Hela khayal belongs to the Dausa-Lalsot area.
Match the Rajasthani ornaments given in List I with the Body parts given in List II.
List I (Rajasthani ornaments): a. Chhelkadi b. Narmukh c. Khadwas (Anklets) d. Moondriya
List II (Body parts): I. Fingers II. Feet III. Hands IV. Ears
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer key: (A) a-IV, b-III, c-II, d-I
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Which lake is located near the Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Temple in Rajasthan?
Answer key: (C) Doodh Talai Lake
The Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata temple on Machla Magra hill in Udaipur is next to Doodh Talai lake; it is reached by a ropeway.
Which of the following fair is the second biggest cattle fair in India?
Answer key: (C) Pushkar Fair
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Which folk deity, other than Tejaji, is worshipped as 'Nagaraja' by the Hindus in Rajasthan?
Answer key: (A) Gogaji
Both Gogaji and Tejaji are worshipped as snake deities (Nag devta). People visit their shrines (thaan) after a snakebite.
Who is known as "Banasur ka Shaheed" in Rajasthan?
Answer key: (D) Major Shaitan Singh
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Which fort of Rajasthan is also known as Sudarshangarh?
Answer key: (A) Nahargarh
Nahargarh (Jaipur) was built by Sawai Jai Singh in 1734; its original name is Sudarshangarh. It is also called the "crown of Jaipur".
In which fort of Rajasthan do we find nine identical suites constructed by the king for his queens?
Answer key: (C) Nahargarh Fort
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In which place of Rajasthan is Jaswant Thada located?
Answer key: (B) Jodhpur
Jaswant Thada (Jodhpur) is a white-marble cenotaph built in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II; it is called the "Taj Mahal of Marwar".
Name the Indian Freedom Fighter and the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court who was also a member of the first Lok Sabha.
Answer key: (A) Daulat Mal Bhandari
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