Rajasthan GK Questions for RPSC (RAS) Examinations
1. What fraction of Rajasthan’s total area is covered by Thar Desert?
[A] Around 30%
[B] Around 40%
[C] Around 60%
[D] Around 70%
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Correct Answer: C [ Around 60% ]
Notes:
Thar Desert is World’s 10th largest desert and covers 61% of Geographical area of Rajasthan.
2. The temple city of Osean in Rajasthan was established by which of the following Rajputs?
[A] Gurjar Pratiharas
[B] Chauhans
[C] Solankis
[D] Sisodias
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Correct Answer: A [Gurjar Pratiharas]
Notes:
Gurjar Pratiharas established Marwar in Rajasthan and built the Temple city of Osean, near Jodhpur. Their origin is from Mandsaur and notable Kings are Nagabhatta-I, Nagabhatta-II and Mihirbhoja.
3. The Rajput confederacy had checked invasion of which of the following Arab invaders in Battle of Rajasthan?
[A] Mahmud Ghaznavi
[B] Al Junayd
[C] Muhammad bin Qasim
[D] Al-Hakam
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Correct Answer: B [Al Junayd]
Notes:
A Rajput confederacy of Gurjara Pratihara King Nagabhatta-I and his feudatories such as Chauhans and Guhilots was able to check and revert back Arab Invader Al Junayd, in the Battle of Rajasthan.
4. The temple city of Osean in Rajasthan was established by which of the following Rajputs?
[A] Gurjar Pratiharas
[B] Chauhans
[C] Solankis
[D] Sisodias
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Correct Answer: A [Gurjar Pratiharas]
Notes:
Gurjar Pratiharas established Marwar in Rajasthan and built the Temple city of Osean, near Jodhpur. Their origin is from Mandsaur and notable Kings are Nagabhatta-I, Nagabhatta-II and Mihirbhoja.
5. Mahant Chand Nath, who passed away recently, was the Member of Parliament (MP) from which Lok Sabha constituency of Rajasthan?
[A] Bharatpur
[B] Alwar
[C] Jaipur
[D] Churu
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Correct Answer: B [Alwar]
Notes:
Mahant Chand Nath (61), the noted BJP politician and religious leader, has passed away at a Delhi hospital on September 17, 2017. He represented the Alwar Lok Sabha constituency of Rajasthan. Nath had won the Alwar seat in the 2014 parliamentary elections after defeating Congress candidate and former Union minister Jitendra Singh.
6. Which of the following has become the first Open Defecation Free (ODF) tribe district of Rajasthan?
[A] Dungarpur
[B] Ajmer
[C] Churu
[D] Tonk
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Correct Answer: A [Dungarpur]
Notes:
In Rajasthan, Dungarpur has become the first Open Defecation Free (ODF) tribe district of the state. With this, Dungarpur has also become the first ODF district of Udaipur division. The district administration has achieved the goal of building 2 lakh 85 thousand toilets in 291 panchayats. This is the result of the extraordinary efforts made in Dungarpur towards Swachch Bharat Abhiyan. Having more than 65 percent tribal population, objective of making the district ODF has been acquired before the time limit by the District Administration with continues awareness campaign and public participation. Dungarpur city has also been declared the cleanest city of the state for two consecutive years for the year 2016 and 2017.
7. Shahgarh Landscape, in Rajasthan is being considered for relocation / reintroduction of which among the following animals ?
[A] Panther
[B] Cheetah
[C] Tiger
[D] Lion
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Correct Answer: B [Cheetah]
Notes:
Shahgarh Landscape is located in Jaiselmer District of Rajasthan. It is a protected area for relocation of cheetah. The total coverage of the area is about area is about 4000 sq km. In the year 1952, Cheetah have been declared extinct in India.
8. The Rajasthan Government has tied up with which bank to promote and nurture startups in the state?
[A] SBI
[B] HDFC Bank
[C] ICICI Bank
[D] PNB
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Correct Answer: B [HDFC Bank]
Notes:
Recently, the Rajasthan Government and HDFC Bank have signed MoU to promote and nurture startups in the state. As per pact, HDFC Bank will team up with the state government to provide end-to-end solutions including current accounts, credit cards and more under its SmartUp programme. HDFC Bank will also assist startups in showcasing their offerings to the general public.
9. Consider the Following sentences.
- Madhya Pradesh has the largest number of cattle’s in India
- Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of Buffaloes in India
- Rajasthan has the largest number of sheep’s in India
Select the correct statements in the above given sentences.
[A] only 1 is correct
[B] only 2 is correct
[C] only 3 is correct
[D] 2& 3 are correct
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Correct Answer: D [2& 3 are correct]
10. The State Reorganization Act 1956 divided the country in 5 Zones. In which Zone Rajasthan was placed?
[A] Northern Zone
[B] Western Zone
[C] Central Zone
[D] South Zone
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Correct Answer: A [Northern Zone]
Notes:
The State Reorganization Act of 1956 divided the country in 5 Zones. The state of Rajasthan was placed in the Northern Zone.
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