1. Which of the following festivals are associated with tribal communities in India?
- Rongker – Karbi tribe, Assam
- Kavant Fair – Rathwa tribe, Gujarat
- Baneshwar Fair – Bhil tribe, Rajasthan
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
Rongker is celebrated by Assam’s Karbi tribe as a harvest and prayer festival. Kavant Fair is a significant event for Gujarat’s Rathwa tribe involving rituals and dances. The Baneshwar Fair in Rajasthan is an important religious and cultural festival for the Bhil tribe. Therefore, all three festivals are associated with tribal communities.
2. What is the name of the operation launched by Rajasthan police to tackle biker gangs?
[A] Operation Raftar
[B] Operation Sanskar
[C] Operation Suraksha
[D] Operation Chanakya
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Correct Answer: B [Operation Sanskar]
Notes:
Rajasthan Police launched Operation ‘Sanskar’ in Dungarpur region to crack down on biker gangs using social media monitoring. Gangs with names like “302”, “007”, and “Raftar” involved youths aged 18-24 in crimes like stalking, robbery, assault, and stone-pelting. Teenagers aged 12-16 were influenced by online reels glorifying criminal acts. Police tracked criminal reels, flagged accounts, seized 300+ bikes under the Motor Vehicles Act, and registered weapon flaunting videos under the Arms Act.
3. Which day has been declared ‘Pravasi Rajasthani Divas’ by the Rajasthan government?
[A] August 30
[B] September 15
[C] October 5
[D] December 10
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Correct Answer: D [December 10]
Notes:
The first Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas will be observed on December 10 along with the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ partnership conclave. The event recognises contributions of migrants from Rajasthan to other States and countries. Investor roadshows will be organised at key domestic and international locations before the conclave. The two-day conclave follows the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 and aims to promote industrial alliances and partnerships. Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas provides Non-Resident Rajasthanis (NRRs) an opportunity to reconnect and invest in the State.
4. What is the name of the operation launched by the Border Security Force along the Rajasthan border ahead of Independence Day?
[A] Operation Suraksha
[B] Operation Eagle
[C] Operation Vijay
[D] Operation Alert
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Correct Answer: D [Operation Alert]
Notes:
The Border Security Force (BSF) launched Operation Alert along the Rajasthan border from 11 to 17 August to strengthen security before Independence Day. The operation includes intensified patrols, drills, and a review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to counter potential threats. BSF aims to implement strict border management and improve preparedness through monitoring and counterplanning using advanced gadgets.
5. Gavri festival is primarily celebrated by which community of Rajasthan?
[A] Sahariya community
[B] Garasia community
[C] Mina community
[D] Bhil community
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Correct Answer: D [Bhil community]
Notes:
A photo exhibition on the Gavri festival of the Bhil tribe of Mewar is being showcased for the first time at the India International Centre Art Gallery. Gavri is a 40-day ritual held annually after Raksha Bandhan by the Bhil community in Rajasthan to honour Gorkhiya Mata. Bhil troupes perform khels (dance-dramas), songs, and religious rituals in villages, especially where their married sisters and daughters live. The drama combines dialogue, music, and vibrant costumes, also called Gavri or Rai Nach.
6. Consider the following statements regarding the Bhimthadi horse, also known as the Deccani breed:
- It originated in the Pune district of Maharashtra during the Maratha rule.
- The breed was developed by crossing Arabian and Turkic horses with local ponies.
- The Bhimthadi is also referred to as Kathiawari and is native to the coastal regions of Maharashtra.
- It was exclusively bred from Persian horses during the Mughal era in Rajasthan.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 4
[D] Only 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The Bhimthadi horse originated in Pune, Maharashtra during the Maratha era (17th–18th centuries) and was developed by crossing Arabian and Turkic horses with local ponies. Statements 3 and 4 are incorrect: Kathiawari is a different breed; the Bhimthadi did not originate in coastal Maharashtra or Rajasthan nor was it bred only from Persian horses.
7. Consider the following statements regarding the first female President of India:
- She has been a prominent figure in Maharashtra politics.
- She was the Governor of Rajasthan before becoming President.
- She was the founder of Sant Muktabai Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana.
- She served as President of India from 2007 to 2012.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 4
[B] All are correct
[C] Only 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: B [All are correct]
Notes:Pratibha Patil, the first female President of India (2007–2012), was notably active in Maharashtra politics, served as Governor of Rajasthan, and contributed to founding Sant Muktabai Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana. Thus, all four statements are correct:
- Prominence in Maharashtra
- Governor of Rajasthan
- Founder role in the cooperative
- Presidency from 2007 to 2012
8. Consider the following statements regarding the Treaty of Surji-Anjangaon:
- The treaty was signed on December 30, 1803.
- It was signed between the British and Daulat Rao Sindhia, a Maratha chief.
- The treaty was signed in the state of Rajasthan.
- The Treaty of Surji-Anjangaon ended all hostilities between the British and all Maratha chiefs.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1, 2, and 3
[C] Only 1, 2, and 4
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:- Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The Treaty of Surji-Anjangaon was indeed signed on December 30, 1803, between the British and Daulat Rao Sindhia.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The treaty was signed in present-day Maharashtra, not Rajasthan.
- Statement 4 is incorrect: The treaty did not end all hostilities with all Maratha chiefs.
9. Which Jain community, originally from Rajasthan, migrated to Maharashtra around 600 years ago?
[A] Bagherwal
[B] Oswal
[C] Porwal
[D] Maheshwari
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Correct Answer: A [Bagherwal]
Notes:
Bagherwal is a Digambar Jain community from Baghera, Rajasthan. About 600 years ago, 300 families migrated to Maharashtra. They built notable Jain temples, including Kirti Stambh at Chittor, and follow various Jain monastic lineages. The community also produced scholar Pandit Ashadhar.
10. Who presided over the Rajasthan Film Festival in Jaipur?
[A] Mahesh Joshi
[B] Ashok Gehlot
[C] Gulab Chand Kataria
[D] Vasundhara Raje
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Correct Answer: A [Mahesh Joshi]
Notes:
Mahesh Joshi presided over the Rajasthan Film Festival at Deep Smriti Auditorium, Jaipur, celebrating 70 years of Rajasthani cinema. The event honored artists from the state and presented Lifetime Achievement Awards to notable personalities from the Rajasthani film industry.
