RAJASTHAN
RAJASTHAN SYLLABUS- GENERAL STUDIES
(These syllabus may change from time to time. Please check with the relevant Public Service Commission website for any changes in the syllabus)
1. History, Art, Culture, Literature and Heritage of Rajasthan
Ancient Civilizations of Rajasthan and its major sites. Major dynasties of Rajasthan and its rulers through the Ages and their cultural achievements (1000-1800 A.D.). Political resistance of Rajput rulers against Muslim Power. (i) Bhakti Movement and Sufism in Medieval Rajasthan, Saints and Sects. (ii) Folk gods and goddesses. Political Awakening and Freedom Movement in Rajasthan:1857, Peasant and Tribal Movements, Prajamandal Movements, Contribution of Women in Social and Political awakening. (i)Folk Culture: Fairs and Festivals, Different Schools of Painting, Folk Tales and Gathas, Folk Songs, Folk Dances, Folk Music and Instruments. (ii) Dress and Ornaments, Handicrafts Rajasthani Language: Origin and Development. Main Dialects and Region. Rajasthani Scripts: Mudia and Devnagari. (a) Rajasthani Literature: Its Evolution. (i) Early Period (ii) Pre-Medieval Period (iii) Post- Medieval Period (iv) Modern Period. (b) Famous Writers and their Works. Tourism and Rajasthan: Heritage, Tourism Policy and Vision.
2. Geography of Rajasthan
Physical features, Geological structure, Drainage system and Geographical regions. Climate, Natural vegetation, Soil resources, minerals and Power resources. Population- Characteristics, Live-Stock and Fisheries, Wildlife and Biodiversity. Agriculture, Irrigation system and Irrigation-Projects, Industries and Industrial Development. Special Area Development Programmes, Drought and Famines, Desertification Hazard in Rajasthan.
3. Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan
Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers. State Legislative Assembly, High Court and Judicial System of Rajasthan. Rajasthan Public Service Commission, State Election Commission, State Finance Commission, State Human Rights Commission, State Commission for Women, State Information Commission, Lokayukta and Auditor General. Chief Secretary, Government Secretariat, Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Divisional Commissioner, District Administration, Panchayati Raj Institutions and Local- Self Government. Government Policies and Developmental Programmes, Legal Rights, Citizen Charters, Social Audit.
4. Economy of Rajasthan
Rajasthan Economy- Characteristics, compositional trend of SDP, Occupational Distribution. Major Issues – (a)Agriculture Sector- Major Rabi and Kharif Crops, Irrigated and Non Irrigated Area, Land Holding. (b) Industrial Sector- obstacles, role and problems of Small-Scale Industries, State Public Enterprises, SEZ, RIICO, RFC. (c) Service Sector- Child Education, Health Programmes, Mid-Day Meal Programme, Banking and Insurance Services, Out sourcing, Agriculture and Industrial Finance, Agricultural Insurance. Growth, Development and Planning- State Five Year Plans, State Budget, State Planning Board, Growth Rate of Agriculture, Industrial and Service Sector, Use of Renewable Resources, Resurgent Rajasthan. Major Development Projects- State River Valley Projects, other State’s River Valley Projects for Rajasthan, D.F.C.C., Rural Electrification, Rural Roads Development Programmes, National Highways and State Highways, Power Projects, Projects financed by Foreign Institutions. Programmes and Schemes of Government for Economically and Socially Backward Classes, Disabled Persons, Old Aged People, Women Empowerment and Child Development.
5. Contemporary Events
Major Contemporary events and issues of Rajasthan. Persons and Places in News. Sports and Games.
1. History, Art, Culture, Literature and Heritage of Rajasthan
Ancient Civilizations of Rajasthan and its major sites. Major dynasties of Rajasthan and its rulers through the Ages and their cultural achievements (1000-1800 A.D.). Political resistance of Rajput rulers against Muslim Power. (i) Bhakti Movement and Sufism in Medieval Rajasthan, Saints and Sects. (ii) Folk gods and goddesses. Political Awakening and Freedom Movement in Rajasthan:1857, Peasant and Tribal Movements, Prajamandal Movements, Contribution of Women in Social and Political awakening. (i)Folk Culture: Fairs and Festivals, Different Schools of Painting, Folk Tales and Gathas, Folk Songs, Folk Dances, Folk Music and Instruments. (ii) Dress and Ornaments, Handicrafts Rajasthani Language: Origin and Development. Main Dialects and Region. Rajasthani Scripts: Mudia and Devnagari. (a) Rajasthani Literature: Its Evolution. (i) Early Period (ii) Pre-Medieval Period (iii) Post- Medieval Period (iv) Modern Period. (b) Famous Writers and their Works. Tourism and Rajasthan: Heritage, Tourism Policy and Vision.
2. Geography of Rajasthan
Physical features, Geological structure, Drainage system and Geographical regions. Climate, Natural vegetation, Soil resources, minerals and Power resources. Population- Characteristics, Live-Stock and Fisheries, Wildlife and Biodiversity. Agriculture, Irrigation system and Irrigation-Projects, Industries and Industrial Development. Special Area Development Programmes, Drought and Famines, Desertification Hazard in Rajasthan.
3. Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan
Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers. State Legislative Assembly, High Court and Judicial System of Rajasthan. Rajasthan Public Service Commission, State Election Commission, State Finance Commission, State Human Rights Commission, State Commission for Women, State Information Commission, Lokayukta and Auditor General. Chief Secretary, Government Secretariat, Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Divisional Commissioner, District Administration, Panchayati Raj Institutions and Local- Self Government. Government Policies and Developmental Programmes, Legal Rights, Citizen Charters, Social Audit.
4. Economy of Rajasthan
Rajasthan Economy- Characteristics, compositional trend of SDP, Occupational Distribution. Major Issues – (a)Agriculture Sector- Major Rabi and Kharif Crops, Irrigated and Non Irrigated Area, Land Holding. (b) Industrial Sector- obstacles, role and problems of Small-Scale Industries, State Public Enterprises, SEZ, RIICO, RFC. (c) Service Sector- Child Education, Health Programmes, Mid-Day Meal Programme, Banking and Insurance Services, Out sourcing, Agriculture and Industrial Finance, Agricultural Insurance. Growth, Development and Planning- State Five Year Plans, State Budget, State Planning Board, Growth Rate of Agriculture, Industrial and Service Sector, Use of Renewable Resources, Resurgent Rajasthan. Major Development Projects- State River Valley Projects, other State’s River Valley Projects for Rajasthan, D.F.C.C., Rural Electrification, Rural Roads Development Programmes, National Highways and State Highways, Power Projects, Projects financed by Foreign Institutions. Programmes and Schemes of Government for Economically and Socially Backward Classes, Disabled Persons, Old Aged People, Women Empowerment and Child Development.
5. Contemporary Events
Major Contemporary events and issues of Rajasthan. Persons and Places in News. Sports and Games.
RAJASTHAN MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is situated in
(a). Bihar
(b). Kerala
(c). Uttar Pradesh
(d). Rajasthan
Answer : Rajasthan
2. Which state has the highest number of habitants affected by fluorosis?
(a). Kerala
(b). Rajasthan
(c). Tamil Nadu
(d). Gujarat
Answer: Rajasthan
3. The Akramnn-II exercise was conducted by Indian Army in the state of
(a). Punjab
(b). Kashmir
(c). Rajasthan
(d). Odissa
Answer: Rajasthan
4. The oldest center of Rajasthani painting is:
a. Marwar
b. Mewar
c. Kisangarh
d. Bundi
Answer: Mewar
5. In which district of Rajasthan, Haldighati, a site of historical tourism is situated ?
a. Udaipur
b. Chittor
c. Bhilwara
d. Rajsamand
Answer: Rajsamand
6. Isarlat of jaipur was built by:
a. Jai Singh
b. Ishawari Singh
c. Pratap Singh
d. Man Singh
Answer: Ishawari Singh
7. Jaipur is famous for enamel art (Minakari). Who brought this art to jaipur?
a. Ram Singh
b. Man Singh I
c. Man Singh II
d. Ishwari Singh
Answer: Man Singh I
8. Which of the following places is famous for Dabu print?
a. Gaon Akola
b. Gaon Molela
c. Pratapgarh
d. Harji Gaon
Answer: Gaon Akola
9. Which of the following places was Saint Raidas's birth place?
a. Jaipur
b. Banaras
c. Bhilwara
d. Mathura
Answer: Banaras
10. When was Deshhiteshni sabha was established in Udaipur?
a. 1877
b. 1880
c. 1887
d. 1936
Answer: 1877
11. Who was the ruler of Dholpur at the time of 1857 revolt?
a. Ram Singh
b. Udaibhan Singh
c. Kirat Singh
d. Bhagwant Singh
Answer: Bhagwant Singh
12. Asiatic Society of Bengal was established by:
a. Charles Wilkins
b. William Jones
c. David Heir
d. Charles Grant
Answer: William Jones
13. In which district Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is located?
a. Bikaner
b. Churu
c. Nagour
d. Barmer
Answer: Churu
14. Agucha-Gulabpura is a mining center of which mineral?
a. Lead and Zinc
b. Copper
c. Iron-ore
d. Manganese
Answer: Lead and Zinc
15. Which is not a Rock-phosphate producing district of Rajasthan?
a. Udaipur
b. Jaisalmer
c. Pali
d. Jaipur
Answer: Pali
16. Which of the following districts are irrigated by Sidhmukh irrigation project?
A. Bikaner and Ganganagar
B. Hanumangarh and Churu
C. Bikaner and Nagour
D. Jodhpur and Nagour
Answer: Hanumangarh and Churu
17. In Rajasthan winter rainfall is due to -
A. South – East Monsoon
B. North – East Monsoon
C. Western disturbances
D. Conventional rains
Answer: Western disturbances
18. How many new panchayat samitees are created in reorganization panchayati Raj institutions (According to census of 2011) in Rajasthan?
A 42
B 45
C 47
D 49
Answer: 47
19. How many members are there in Rajasthan public service commission including the Chairperson ?
A 5
B 7
C 8
D 10
Answer: 8
20. The High Court of Rajasthan is situated in
A Jaipur
B Jodhpur
C Ajmer
D Bikaner
Answer: Jodhpur
(a). Bihar
(b). Kerala
(c). Uttar Pradesh
(d). Rajasthan
Answer : Rajasthan
2. Which state has the highest number of habitants affected by fluorosis?
(a). Kerala
(b). Rajasthan
(c). Tamil Nadu
(d). Gujarat
Answer: Rajasthan
3. The Akramnn-II exercise was conducted by Indian Army in the state of
(a). Punjab
(b). Kashmir
(c). Rajasthan
(d). Odissa
Answer: Rajasthan
4. The oldest center of Rajasthani painting is:
a. Marwar
b. Mewar
c. Kisangarh
d. Bundi
Answer: Mewar
5. In which district of Rajasthan, Haldighati, a site of historical tourism is situated ?
a. Udaipur
b. Chittor
c. Bhilwara
d. Rajsamand
Answer: Rajsamand
6. Isarlat of jaipur was built by:
a. Jai Singh
b. Ishawari Singh
c. Pratap Singh
d. Man Singh
Answer: Ishawari Singh
7. Jaipur is famous for enamel art (Minakari). Who brought this art to jaipur?
a. Ram Singh
b. Man Singh I
c. Man Singh II
d. Ishwari Singh
Answer: Man Singh I
8. Which of the following places is famous for Dabu print?
a. Gaon Akola
b. Gaon Molela
c. Pratapgarh
d. Harji Gaon
Answer: Gaon Akola
9. Which of the following places was Saint Raidas's birth place?
a. Jaipur
b. Banaras
c. Bhilwara
d. Mathura
Answer: Banaras
10. When was Deshhiteshni sabha was established in Udaipur?
a. 1877
b. 1880
c. 1887
d. 1936
Answer: 1877
11. Who was the ruler of Dholpur at the time of 1857 revolt?
a. Ram Singh
b. Udaibhan Singh
c. Kirat Singh
d. Bhagwant Singh
Answer: Bhagwant Singh
12. Asiatic Society of Bengal was established by:
a. Charles Wilkins
b. William Jones
c. David Heir
d. Charles Grant
Answer: William Jones
13. In which district Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is located?
a. Bikaner
b. Churu
c. Nagour
d. Barmer
Answer: Churu
14. Agucha-Gulabpura is a mining center of which mineral?
a. Lead and Zinc
b. Copper
c. Iron-ore
d. Manganese
Answer: Lead and Zinc
15. Which is not a Rock-phosphate producing district of Rajasthan?
a. Udaipur
b. Jaisalmer
c. Pali
d. Jaipur
Answer: Pali
16. Which of the following districts are irrigated by Sidhmukh irrigation project?
A. Bikaner and Ganganagar
B. Hanumangarh and Churu
C. Bikaner and Nagour
D. Jodhpur and Nagour
Answer: Hanumangarh and Churu
17. In Rajasthan winter rainfall is due to -
A. South – East Monsoon
B. North – East Monsoon
C. Western disturbances
D. Conventional rains
Answer: Western disturbances
18. How many new panchayat samitees are created in reorganization panchayati Raj institutions (According to census of 2011) in Rajasthan?
A 42
B 45
C 47
D 49
Answer: 47
19. How many members are there in Rajasthan public service commission including the Chairperson ?
A 5
B 7
C 8
D 10
Answer: 8
20. The High Court of Rajasthan is situated in
A Jaipur
B Jodhpur
C Ajmer
D Bikaner
Answer: Jodhpur
21. As per Economic Review 2014-15, Rajasthan recorded Economic Growth Rate as per GSDP at current prices - 2014 - 15
A 10%
B 11%
C 12%
D 8.75%
Answer: 11%
22. How many villages will be benefited for water conservation through Resurgent Rajasthan by June 2016 in Rajasthan?
A. 2800
B. 1200
C. 3500
D. None
Answer: 3500
23. As per Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2014, Rajasthan government will not provide which of the following facility to investors?
A Investment subsidy
B Exemption from payment of entry tax
C Subsidy on transportation
D Special customized package
Answer: Subsidy on transportation
24. In Rajasthan Bhamashah Yojna 2014 was launched on -
A 68th Independence day
B 69th Independence day
C 1 st Jan 2015
D 2 nd Oct 2014
Answer: 68th Independence day
25. Which one is not a part of Bhamashah Yojna 2014?
A Bhamashah Health Insurance Scheme
B Bhamashah Crop Insurance Scheme
C Bhamashah Employment Generation Scheme
D Saving Bank Account holder in any branch of Bank supported by core banking
Answer: Bhamashah Crop Insurance Scheme
26. As per Rajasthan budget 2015-16, government of Rajasthan gets maximum revenue from:
A State Excise Duty
B Stamp and Registration
C VAT
D Entertainment Tax
Answer: VAT
27. Which scheme in the Rajasthan's first DBT Yojana?
A PAHAL
B Mid-Day Meal Subsides
C Investment Subsides
D Bhamashah 2008
Answer: Bhamashah 2008
28. Jal Kranti Abhiyan Programme 2015-16 is a programme organized by
A Rajasthan Water Resource Department
B Central Groundwater Board
C Public Health and Engineering Department of Rajasthan
D Both (Rajasthan Water Resource Department & Central Groundwater Board)
Answer: Both (Rajasthan Water Resource Department & Central Groundwater Board)
29. Which of the following Rajasthani agricultural scientist is recipient of 'PADMA BHUSHAN' award ?
A R.S.Gill
B A.S.Gill
C R.S.Paroda
D A.S.Paroda
Answer: R.S.Paroda
30. Indian council of agriculture research as set up directorate of mustard research in Rajasthan at
A Anta, Baran district
B Borkheda, Kota district
C Jobner, Jaipur district
D Sewar, Bharatpur district
Answer: Sewar, Bharatpur district
31. In which district, government of Rajasthan has allotted land for the establishment of ceramic hub?
A Ajmer
B Alwar
C Barmer
D Bhilwara
Answer: Ajmer
32. National research center on seed spices in Rajasthan, is located at -
A Jobner(Jaipur)
B Tabiji(Ajmer)
C Sewar(Bharatpur)
D Beechwal(Bikaner)
Answer: Tabiji(Ajmer)
33. Rajasthan ranks first in India in the production of :
A Wool
B Silk
C Milk
D Eggs
Answer: Wool
34. Rajasthan Government signed 'Sister-State' agreement with ?
A Singapore
B Canada
C South Australia
D California
Answer: South Australia
35. Central University of Rajasthan was established in the year -
A 2007
B 2008
C 2009
D 2010
Answer: 2009
36. Which of the following is declared as "Ramsar site" in Rajasthan?
1) Ranthambore National park
2) Sariska Tiger Reserve
3) Desert Biosphere Reserve
4) Kaeoladeo National Park
Ans: 4
37. Which one of the following groups represent the correct sequence of mountain peaks of Rajasthan in descending order of their height ? 1) Tatgarh -Kho- Bilai - Roja Bhakar
2) Kho -Tatgarh -Roja Bhakar - Bilai
3) Bilai - Kho -Tatgarh -Roja Bhakar
4) Roja Bhakar- Bilai - Tatgarh -Kho
Ans: 1
38. Structurally, the physical features of Rajasthan form part of which of the following relief regions of India ?
1) Northern Great Plain, Peninsular Plateau
2) Northern Mountain Region, Northern Great Plains
3) Coastal Plains, Peninsular Plateau
4) Peninsular Plateau, Northern Mountain region
Ans: 1
39. Which one of the following climatic regions proposed by Koppen is not correctly matched in Rajasthan ?
1) Aw- Southern Rajasthan
2) Cwg - Northern Rajasthan
3) BWhw -Arid desert
4) BShw - Semiarid desert
Ans: 2
40. For planting of dry teak trees in Rajasthan the most suitable districts are
1) Barmer, Bikaner, Sri Ganganer
2) Dungarpur, Banswara, Udaipur
3) Jhalawar, Bundi, Kota
4) Bharatpur, Ajmer, Jaipur
Ans: 2
41. The National Highway of Rajasthan which forms part of both the EastWest Corridor and the Golden Quadrant Project
1) NH 8
2) NH 76
3) NH 79
4) NH 15
Ans: 2
42. Which soil has very high 'Clay' content in Rajasthan ?
1) Aridisols
2) Alfisols
3) Vertisols
4) Antisols
Ans: 3
43. Rammat is a :
1. Folk Dance
2. Folk Music
3. Folk Drama
4. Musical Instrument
Ans: 3
44. Largest source of tax revenue in Rajasthan is
(A) Excise duty
(B) Custom Duty
(C) VAT
(D) None of the above
Ans: C
45. Keoladeo Ghana National Park situated in Rajasthan is also known as
A:-Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
B:-Bhagalpur Bird Sanctuary
C:-Ranganthittu
D:-Vedanthangal
Correct Answer:- Option-B
A 10%
B 11%
C 12%
D 8.75%
Answer: 11%
22. How many villages will be benefited for water conservation through Resurgent Rajasthan by June 2016 in Rajasthan?
A. 2800
B. 1200
C. 3500
D. None
Answer: 3500
23. As per Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2014, Rajasthan government will not provide which of the following facility to investors?
A Investment subsidy
B Exemption from payment of entry tax
C Subsidy on transportation
D Special customized package
Answer: Subsidy on transportation
24. In Rajasthan Bhamashah Yojna 2014 was launched on -
A 68th Independence day
B 69th Independence day
C 1 st Jan 2015
D 2 nd Oct 2014
Answer: 68th Independence day
25. Which one is not a part of Bhamashah Yojna 2014?
A Bhamashah Health Insurance Scheme
B Bhamashah Crop Insurance Scheme
C Bhamashah Employment Generation Scheme
D Saving Bank Account holder in any branch of Bank supported by core banking
Answer: Bhamashah Crop Insurance Scheme
26. As per Rajasthan budget 2015-16, government of Rajasthan gets maximum revenue from:
A State Excise Duty
B Stamp and Registration
C VAT
D Entertainment Tax
Answer: VAT
27. Which scheme in the Rajasthan's first DBT Yojana?
A PAHAL
B Mid-Day Meal Subsides
C Investment Subsides
D Bhamashah 2008
Answer: Bhamashah 2008
28. Jal Kranti Abhiyan Programme 2015-16 is a programme organized by
A Rajasthan Water Resource Department
B Central Groundwater Board
C Public Health and Engineering Department of Rajasthan
D Both (Rajasthan Water Resource Department & Central Groundwater Board)
Answer: Both (Rajasthan Water Resource Department & Central Groundwater Board)
29. Which of the following Rajasthani agricultural scientist is recipient of 'PADMA BHUSHAN' award ?
A R.S.Gill
B A.S.Gill
C R.S.Paroda
D A.S.Paroda
Answer: R.S.Paroda
30. Indian council of agriculture research as set up directorate of mustard research in Rajasthan at
A Anta, Baran district
B Borkheda, Kota district
C Jobner, Jaipur district
D Sewar, Bharatpur district
Answer: Sewar, Bharatpur district
31. In which district, government of Rajasthan has allotted land for the establishment of ceramic hub?
A Ajmer
B Alwar
C Barmer
D Bhilwara
Answer: Ajmer
32. National research center on seed spices in Rajasthan, is located at -
A Jobner(Jaipur)
B Tabiji(Ajmer)
C Sewar(Bharatpur)
D Beechwal(Bikaner)
Answer: Tabiji(Ajmer)
33. Rajasthan ranks first in India in the production of :
A Wool
B Silk
C Milk
D Eggs
Answer: Wool
34. Rajasthan Government signed 'Sister-State' agreement with ?
A Singapore
B Canada
C South Australia
D California
Answer: South Australia
35. Central University of Rajasthan was established in the year -
A 2007
B 2008
C 2009
D 2010
Answer: 2009
36. Which of the following is declared as "Ramsar site" in Rajasthan?
1) Ranthambore National park
2) Sariska Tiger Reserve
3) Desert Biosphere Reserve
4) Kaeoladeo National Park
Ans: 4
37. Which one of the following groups represent the correct sequence of mountain peaks of Rajasthan in descending order of their height ? 1) Tatgarh -Kho- Bilai - Roja Bhakar
2) Kho -Tatgarh -Roja Bhakar - Bilai
3) Bilai - Kho -Tatgarh -Roja Bhakar
4) Roja Bhakar- Bilai - Tatgarh -Kho
Ans: 1
38. Structurally, the physical features of Rajasthan form part of which of the following relief regions of India ?
1) Northern Great Plain, Peninsular Plateau
2) Northern Mountain Region, Northern Great Plains
3) Coastal Plains, Peninsular Plateau
4) Peninsular Plateau, Northern Mountain region
Ans: 1
39. Which one of the following climatic regions proposed by Koppen is not correctly matched in Rajasthan ?
1) Aw- Southern Rajasthan
2) Cwg - Northern Rajasthan
3) BWhw -Arid desert
4) BShw - Semiarid desert
Ans: 2
40. For planting of dry teak trees in Rajasthan the most suitable districts are
1) Barmer, Bikaner, Sri Ganganer
2) Dungarpur, Banswara, Udaipur
3) Jhalawar, Bundi, Kota
4) Bharatpur, Ajmer, Jaipur
Ans: 2
41. The National Highway of Rajasthan which forms part of both the EastWest Corridor and the Golden Quadrant Project
1) NH 8
2) NH 76
3) NH 79
4) NH 15
Ans: 2
42. Which soil has very high 'Clay' content in Rajasthan ?
1) Aridisols
2) Alfisols
3) Vertisols
4) Antisols
Ans: 3
43. Rammat is a :
1. Folk Dance
2. Folk Music
3. Folk Drama
4. Musical Instrument
Ans: 3
44. Largest source of tax revenue in Rajasthan is
(A) Excise duty
(B) Custom Duty
(C) VAT
(D) None of the above
Ans: C
45. Keoladeo Ghana National Park situated in Rajasthan is also known as
A:-Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
B:-Bhagalpur Bird Sanctuary
C:-Ranganthittu
D:-Vedanthangal
Correct Answer:- Option-B
46. which district of Rajasthan is irrigated mainly by Bhakra Nangal dam ?
47. Which district of Rajasthan cover maximum area by tubewell irrigation ?
48. Geographically, which is the largest agroclimatic zone of Rajasthan ?
- Bikaner
- Hanumangarh
- Churu
- Ganganagar
47. Which district of Rajasthan cover maximum area by tubewell irrigation ?
- Alwar
- Bharatpur
- Jaipur
- Jodhpur
48. Geographically, which is the largest agroclimatic zone of Rajasthan ?
- Arid western plain
- Hyper arid partial irrigated western zone
- Sub humid southern plain
- Humid south eastern plain
49. Which of the following dams related to river Chambal is not situated in the state of Rajasthan ?
50. Rajasthan appears in how many numbers of agroclimatic zones of India, as defined by Planning Commission :-
- Gandhi Sagar
- Rana Pratap Sagar
- Kota barrage
- Jawahar Sagar
50. Rajasthan appears in how many numbers of agroclimatic zones of India, as defined by Planning Commission :-
- 5
- 4
- 3
- 2
51. The grass species which is predominantly found in western Rajasthan is :-
52. The Rajasthan Agriculture Research Institute is situated at:-
53:-The Indian and French military joint exercise held on the Mahajan range in Bikaner district of Rajasthan on January 13, 2016 was termed as
A:-Raksha-2016
B:-Mukti-2016
C:-Shakti-2016
D:-Karma-2016
Ans: C
54. Approximate percent share of available surface water of rajasthan in india is :
1) 1.16
2) 11.40
3) 0.27
4) 13.20
Ans: 1
55. "kalpvriksh" of Rajasthan is :
1) rohida
2) mahua
3) khejri
4) neem
Ans: 3
56. The leading district of rajasthan for cattle rearing is :
1) jaisalmer
2) barmer
3) jaipur
4) kota
Ans: 2
57. Approximate length of aravali range in Rajasthan is :
1) 692 km.
2) 550 km.
3) 728 km.
4) 680 km
Ans: 2
58. " Mangla " is associated with the mining of :
1) granite
2) lignite
3) natural gas
4) mineral oil
Ans: 4
58. The region which is not a part of the western desert of rajasthan :
1) nagaur uplands
2) ghaggar plain
3) vindhyan scarpland
4) godwar land
Ans: 3
59. Which one of the following is not a manganese mining area in Rajasthan ?
1) leelwani
2) kalakhuta
3) timmamori
4) rajpura
Ans: 4
60. " kanak sagar " is a :
1) tiger reserve
2) wood fossil park
3) bird sanctuary
4) black buck park
Ans: 3
61. Which one of the following soils is found in hadoti plateau ?
1) vertisols
2) inceptisols
3) alfisols
4) antisols
Ans: 1
62. The correct altitudinal sequence of mountain peaks of rajasthan in ascending order is :
1) taragarh, achalgarh, raghunathgarh, kumbhalgarh
2) taragarh, raghunathgarh, kumbhalgarh, achalgarh
3) kumbhalgarh, achalgarh, taragarh, raghunathgarh
4) achalgarh, kumbhalgarh, raghunathgarh, taragarh
Ans: 2
63. In which region of rajasthan dry teak forests are found ?
1) north- eastern
2) central
3) southern
4) eastern
Ans: 3
64. In rajasthan the area under cereals in 2014-15 was (percent to total)
1) 80
2) 74
3) 70
4) 69
Ans: 2
65. According to agricultural census of 2010-11, the share of total operational holdings with marginal farmers was (%)
1) 21.6
2) 18.5
3) 12.4
4) 10.8
Ans: 3
66. Inspite of contributing over 45 percent to total coriander production of india, rajasthan has not made any headway in processing this crop. it's primary reason has been :
1) lack of technical knowledge
2) lack of capital
3) fear of competition from other states
4) shipping of 80 percent of output to gujarat
Ans: 4
67. For which crop project golden rays 2009 was launched in rajasthan ?
1) maize
2) arhar
3) mustard
4) wheat
Ans: 1
68. Which of the following is not an irrigation project of rajasthan ?
1) indira gandhi nahar pariyojna
2) narmada
3) jakham
4) sutlaj-yamuna link
Ans: 4
69. Which is the most important source of power generation in rajasthan :
1) solar
2) wind
3) thermal
4) atomic
Ans: 3
70. In India, rajasthan stands first for oil seed crop production and that is -
1) rapeseed and mustard
2) cluster bean
3) cowpea
4) pearl millet
Ans: 1
71. In rajasthan the productivity (kg/ha) of cotton for the year 2015-16 was
1) 461
2) 464
3) 515
4) 1140
Ans: 1
72. Worldwide india ranked 7th in wool production, while state ranked 1st in india is :
1) jammu & kashmir
2) haryana
3) rajasthan
4) karnataka
Ans: 3
73. The indira gandhi canal originates from which of the following dam :
1) bhakra nangal dam
2) rihand dam
3) harike dam
4) gandhi sagar dam
Ans: 3
74. Consider the following statements regarding the agricultural output in rajasthan during 2015-16. statement
-(a) production of food grains in rajasthan in rabi is more than the kharif. statement
-( b) production of kharif pulses is more than the rabi pulses. statement
-( c) production of oilseeds in rabi is more than the kharif.
select the correct statements -
1) (a) , (b) and ( c) are correct.
2) (a) and ( c) are correct.
3) (b) and ( c) are correct.
4) (a) and (b) are correct.
Ans: 1
75. rajasthan government fish farm 'sagrod' is situated at-
1) tonk
2) kota
3) banswara
4) alwar
Ans: 3
76. rajsico is providing export infrastructure services to the exporters / importers in rajasthan through dry ports (inland container depot). these dry ports are situated at-
1) jaipur, jodhpur, bhilwara, bhiwadi
2) jaipur, jodhpur, alwar, udaipur
3) jaipur, udaipur, ajmer, alwar
4) jaipur, jodhpur bhilwara, ajmer
Ans: 1
77. Rajasthan khadi and village industries board provide training to rural and urban youth in their training centers. these centers are situated at -
1) ajmer, jaipur and sirohi
2) jaipur, udaipur and bikaner
3) jaipur, jodhpur and udaipur
4) jaipur, tonk and udaipur
Ans: 1
78. Garima balika sanrakshan evem samman yojana 2016 has been launched in rajasthan. the objective of the scheme is -
1) to promote girls education in the state.
2) to import vocational training to girls for their being self reliant and self dependent.
3) to provide free technical education for empowerment of girls.
4) to recognise, reward and inspire the individuals and the organisations for their work in the field of protection of girl child.
Ans: 4
79. Who was the governor general of india when the subsidiary were signed by the british with the princely states of erstwhile rajputana ?
1) metcalfe
2) ochterlony
3) hastings
4) bentinck
Ans: 3
80. Who was the founder of vidya pracharini sabha, which was established during the bijolia movement ?
1) vijay singh pathik
2) ramnarayan chaudhary
3) jamanalal bajaj
4) manikyalal varma
Ans: 3
81. Who is the author of mutinies in rajputana?
1) i. t. prichard
2) g. s. trevor
3) c. l. sobers
4) nathuram khadgawat
Ans: 1
82. The seventh session of the all indian states peoples conference under the chairmanship of jawaharlal nehru was held at ?
1) udaipur
2) jaipur
3) jodhpur
4) ajmer
Ans: 1
83. Who gave the name "rajputana" for the rajasthan state and in which year?
1) george thomas , 1800
2) col. tod , 1806
3) max muller , 1815
4) fa-hien , 633
Ans: 1
- Napier grass
- Panicum pedicillatum
- Lasiurus sindicus
- Cynodon dactylon
52. The Rajasthan Agriculture Research Institute is situated at:-
- Udaipur
- Sriganganagar
- Mandore, Jodhpur
- Durgapura,Jaipur
53:-The Indian and French military joint exercise held on the Mahajan range in Bikaner district of Rajasthan on January 13, 2016 was termed as
A:-Raksha-2016
B:-Mukti-2016
C:-Shakti-2016
D:-Karma-2016
Ans: C
54. Approximate percent share of available surface water of rajasthan in india is :
1) 1.16
2) 11.40
3) 0.27
4) 13.20
Ans: 1
55. "kalpvriksh" of Rajasthan is :
1) rohida
2) mahua
3) khejri
4) neem
Ans: 3
56. The leading district of rajasthan for cattle rearing is :
1) jaisalmer
2) barmer
3) jaipur
4) kota
Ans: 2
57. Approximate length of aravali range in Rajasthan is :
1) 692 km.
2) 550 km.
3) 728 km.
4) 680 km
Ans: 2
58. " Mangla " is associated with the mining of :
1) granite
2) lignite
3) natural gas
4) mineral oil
Ans: 4
58. The region which is not a part of the western desert of rajasthan :
1) nagaur uplands
2) ghaggar plain
3) vindhyan scarpland
4) godwar land
Ans: 3
59. Which one of the following is not a manganese mining area in Rajasthan ?
1) leelwani
2) kalakhuta
3) timmamori
4) rajpura
Ans: 4
60. " kanak sagar " is a :
1) tiger reserve
2) wood fossil park
3) bird sanctuary
4) black buck park
Ans: 3
61. Which one of the following soils is found in hadoti plateau ?
1) vertisols
2) inceptisols
3) alfisols
4) antisols
Ans: 1
62. The correct altitudinal sequence of mountain peaks of rajasthan in ascending order is :
1) taragarh, achalgarh, raghunathgarh, kumbhalgarh
2) taragarh, raghunathgarh, kumbhalgarh, achalgarh
3) kumbhalgarh, achalgarh, taragarh, raghunathgarh
4) achalgarh, kumbhalgarh, raghunathgarh, taragarh
Ans: 2
63. In which region of rajasthan dry teak forests are found ?
1) north- eastern
2) central
3) southern
4) eastern
Ans: 3
64. In rajasthan the area under cereals in 2014-15 was (percent to total)
1) 80
2) 74
3) 70
4) 69
Ans: 2
65. According to agricultural census of 2010-11, the share of total operational holdings with marginal farmers was (%)
1) 21.6
2) 18.5
3) 12.4
4) 10.8
Ans: 3
66. Inspite of contributing over 45 percent to total coriander production of india, rajasthan has not made any headway in processing this crop. it's primary reason has been :
1) lack of technical knowledge
2) lack of capital
3) fear of competition from other states
4) shipping of 80 percent of output to gujarat
Ans: 4
67. For which crop project golden rays 2009 was launched in rajasthan ?
1) maize
2) arhar
3) mustard
4) wheat
Ans: 1
68. Which of the following is not an irrigation project of rajasthan ?
1) indira gandhi nahar pariyojna
2) narmada
3) jakham
4) sutlaj-yamuna link
Ans: 4
69. Which is the most important source of power generation in rajasthan :
1) solar
2) wind
3) thermal
4) atomic
Ans: 3
70. In India, rajasthan stands first for oil seed crop production and that is -
1) rapeseed and mustard
2) cluster bean
3) cowpea
4) pearl millet
Ans: 1
71. In rajasthan the productivity (kg/ha) of cotton for the year 2015-16 was
1) 461
2) 464
3) 515
4) 1140
Ans: 1
72. Worldwide india ranked 7th in wool production, while state ranked 1st in india is :
1) jammu & kashmir
2) haryana
3) rajasthan
4) karnataka
Ans: 3
73. The indira gandhi canal originates from which of the following dam :
1) bhakra nangal dam
2) rihand dam
3) harike dam
4) gandhi sagar dam
Ans: 3
74. Consider the following statements regarding the agricultural output in rajasthan during 2015-16. statement
-(a) production of food grains in rajasthan in rabi is more than the kharif. statement
-( b) production of kharif pulses is more than the rabi pulses. statement
-( c) production of oilseeds in rabi is more than the kharif.
select the correct statements -
1) (a) , (b) and ( c) are correct.
2) (a) and ( c) are correct.
3) (b) and ( c) are correct.
4) (a) and (b) are correct.
Ans: 1
75. rajasthan government fish farm 'sagrod' is situated at-
1) tonk
2) kota
3) banswara
4) alwar
Ans: 3
76. rajsico is providing export infrastructure services to the exporters / importers in rajasthan through dry ports (inland container depot). these dry ports are situated at-
1) jaipur, jodhpur, bhilwara, bhiwadi
2) jaipur, jodhpur, alwar, udaipur
3) jaipur, udaipur, ajmer, alwar
4) jaipur, jodhpur bhilwara, ajmer
Ans: 1
77. Rajasthan khadi and village industries board provide training to rural and urban youth in their training centers. these centers are situated at -
1) ajmer, jaipur and sirohi
2) jaipur, udaipur and bikaner
3) jaipur, jodhpur and udaipur
4) jaipur, tonk and udaipur
Ans: 1
78. Garima balika sanrakshan evem samman yojana 2016 has been launched in rajasthan. the objective of the scheme is -
1) to promote girls education in the state.
2) to import vocational training to girls for their being self reliant and self dependent.
3) to provide free technical education for empowerment of girls.
4) to recognise, reward and inspire the individuals and the organisations for their work in the field of protection of girl child.
Ans: 4
79. Who was the governor general of india when the subsidiary were signed by the british with the princely states of erstwhile rajputana ?
1) metcalfe
2) ochterlony
3) hastings
4) bentinck
Ans: 3
80. Who was the founder of vidya pracharini sabha, which was established during the bijolia movement ?
1) vijay singh pathik
2) ramnarayan chaudhary
3) jamanalal bajaj
4) manikyalal varma
Ans: 3
81. Who is the author of mutinies in rajputana?
1) i. t. prichard
2) g. s. trevor
3) c. l. sobers
4) nathuram khadgawat
Ans: 1
82. The seventh session of the all indian states peoples conference under the chairmanship of jawaharlal nehru was held at ?
1) udaipur
2) jaipur
3) jodhpur
4) ajmer
Ans: 1
83. Who gave the name "rajputana" for the rajasthan state and in which year?
1) george thomas , 1800
2) col. tod , 1806
3) max muller , 1815
4) fa-hien , 633
Ans: 1
84. Who among the following rulers actively participated in the military campaign to suppress the mutineers of 1857?
1) takht singh of jodhpur
2) rai singh of bundi
3) ram singh of jaipur
4) sardar singh of bikaner
Ans: 4
85. Who was the first elected president of the mewar prajamandal?
1) daulatmalla bhandari
2) bhanwar lal sarraf
3) manikyalal varma
4) balwant singh mehta
Ans: 4
86. How many princely states were there in rajputana at the time of indian independence ?
1) 25
2) 19
3) 22
4) 29
Ans: 3
1) takht singh of jodhpur
2) rai singh of bundi
3) ram singh of jaipur
4) sardar singh of bikaner
Ans: 4
85. Who was the first elected president of the mewar prajamandal?
1) daulatmalla bhandari
2) bhanwar lal sarraf
3) manikyalal varma
4) balwant singh mehta
Ans: 4
86. How many princely states were there in rajputana at the time of indian independence ?
1) 25
2) 19
3) 22
4) 29
Ans: 3
87. Which of the following pairs about unification of rajasthan is not correctly matched :
1) alwar, bharatpur, dholpur & karauli - matsya sangh
2) jhalawar, bundi, banswara, dungarpur, kota, pratapgarh, kishangarh, tonk, shahpura & kushalgarh - rajasthan sangh
3) rajasthan sangh and udaipur - united rajasthan
4) united rajasthan and matsya union - greater rajasthan
Ans: 4
88. Identify the incorrect pair of important freedom fighters of rajasthan and the places of their activity:
1) krishna dutt paliwal - dholpur state
2) jainarayan vyas - jodhpur state
3) raghubar dyal goyal - bikaner state
4) gopilal yadav - alwar state
Ans: 1
89. The ruler of which of the following state was made the rajpramukha of the matsya sangh in 1948 ?
1) bharatpur
2) karauli
3) dholpur
4) alwar
Ans: 3
90. Who wrote the play kesar vilas, which is supposed to be the first play written in rajasthani ?
1) balkarishan lahoti
2) madanmohan siddha
3) jamanaprasad pachoria
4) shivachandra bhartia
Ans: 4
91. Who is credited to have brought the temples of badoli to light ?
1) james ferguson
2) g. h. ojha
3) james berges
4) james todd
Ans: 4
92. Jamanadas, chhotelal, baksaram and nandalal are associated with which of the following styles of painting ?
1) alwar style
2) marwar style
3) bikaner style
4) jhalawar style
Ans: 1
93. Women do not take part in which one of the following dance of rajasthan ?
1) kathak
2) ghumar
3) gair
4) terah tali
Ans: 3
94. Which one of the following navamis is called goga navami :
1) the navami (ninth day) of the shukla paksh (moonlit fortnight) of shravan (5th month of the hindu calendar)
2) the navami (ninth day) of the krishna paksh (dark fortnight) of bhadon (6th month of the hindu calendar)
3) the navami (ninth day) of the krishna paksh (moonlit fortnight) of shravan (5th month of the hindu calendar)
4) the navami (ninth day) of the shukla paksh (moonlit fortnight) of bhadon (6th month of the hindu calendar)
Ans: 2
95. The chief disciples of which saint of rajasthan are called 'fifty two pillars'?
1) pipa
2) dhanna
3) jambhoji
4) dadu dayal
Ans: 4
96. Which weekly paper was started by rajasthan seva sangh from ajmer to spread political awareness ?
1) rajasthan kesari
2) tyagbhumi
3) navin rajasthan
4) young rajasthan
Ans: 1
97. Which of the following statement is true regarding 'vijay- stambh' ? give the answer with the help of given code.
( a) it is located at chittorgarh.
( b) it was built by maharana kumbha to commemorate his victory over the sultan of malwa and gujarat.
( c) it has nine storeys.
( d) the construction of this tower was enstrusted to jaita.
1) ( a) and ( b) are correct.
2) ( a) and ( d) are correct.
3) only ( c) is correct.
4) all are correct.
Ans: 4
98. Who was the founder of sampa sabha ?
1) govind giri
2) motilal tejawat
3) manikyalal varma
4) surji bhagat
Ans: 1
99. Who among the following was tha builder of patawon ki haveli ?
1) diwan nathmal
2) diwan salim singh
3) gumanchand patwa
4) jorawal mal patwa
Ans: 3
100. Kandora is an ornament worn on :
1) fore arm
2) ear
3) nose
4) waist
Ans: 4
1) alwar, bharatpur, dholpur & karauli - matsya sangh
2) jhalawar, bundi, banswara, dungarpur, kota, pratapgarh, kishangarh, tonk, shahpura & kushalgarh - rajasthan sangh
3) rajasthan sangh and udaipur - united rajasthan
4) united rajasthan and matsya union - greater rajasthan
Ans: 4
88. Identify the incorrect pair of important freedom fighters of rajasthan and the places of their activity:
1) krishna dutt paliwal - dholpur state
2) jainarayan vyas - jodhpur state
3) raghubar dyal goyal - bikaner state
4) gopilal yadav - alwar state
Ans: 1
89. The ruler of which of the following state was made the rajpramukha of the matsya sangh in 1948 ?
1) bharatpur
2) karauli
3) dholpur
4) alwar
Ans: 3
90. Who wrote the play kesar vilas, which is supposed to be the first play written in rajasthani ?
1) balkarishan lahoti
2) madanmohan siddha
3) jamanaprasad pachoria
4) shivachandra bhartia
Ans: 4
91. Who is credited to have brought the temples of badoli to light ?
1) james ferguson
2) g. h. ojha
3) james berges
4) james todd
Ans: 4
92. Jamanadas, chhotelal, baksaram and nandalal are associated with which of the following styles of painting ?
1) alwar style
2) marwar style
3) bikaner style
4) jhalawar style
Ans: 1
93. Women do not take part in which one of the following dance of rajasthan ?
1) kathak
2) ghumar
3) gair
4) terah tali
Ans: 3
94. Which one of the following navamis is called goga navami :
1) the navami (ninth day) of the shukla paksh (moonlit fortnight) of shravan (5th month of the hindu calendar)
2) the navami (ninth day) of the krishna paksh (dark fortnight) of bhadon (6th month of the hindu calendar)
3) the navami (ninth day) of the krishna paksh (moonlit fortnight) of shravan (5th month of the hindu calendar)
4) the navami (ninth day) of the shukla paksh (moonlit fortnight) of bhadon (6th month of the hindu calendar)
Ans: 2
95. The chief disciples of which saint of rajasthan are called 'fifty two pillars'?
1) pipa
2) dhanna
3) jambhoji
4) dadu dayal
Ans: 4
96. Which weekly paper was started by rajasthan seva sangh from ajmer to spread political awareness ?
1) rajasthan kesari
2) tyagbhumi
3) navin rajasthan
4) young rajasthan
Ans: 1
97. Which of the following statement is true regarding 'vijay- stambh' ? give the answer with the help of given code.
( a) it is located at chittorgarh.
( b) it was built by maharana kumbha to commemorate his victory over the sultan of malwa and gujarat.
( c) it has nine storeys.
( d) the construction of this tower was enstrusted to jaita.
1) ( a) and ( b) are correct.
2) ( a) and ( d) are correct.
3) only ( c) is correct.
4) all are correct.
Ans: 4
98. Who was the founder of sampa sabha ?
1) govind giri
2) motilal tejawat
3) manikyalal varma
4) surji bhagat
Ans: 1
99. Who among the following was tha builder of patawon ki haveli ?
1) diwan nathmal
2) diwan salim singh
3) gumanchand patwa
4) jorawal mal patwa
Ans: 3
100. Kandora is an ornament worn on :
1) fore arm
2) ear
3) nose
4) waist
Ans: 4
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