States PCS: Rajasthan GK Questions for RPSC (RAS) Examinations
11. Alauddin Khilji attacked and captured Chittorgarh in Mewar, Rajasthan and changed its’ name as__:
[A] Khizarabad
[B] Mevabad
[C] Khilijabad
[D] Khasirabad
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Correct Answer: A [Khizarabad ]
Notes:
In 1303, Alauddin Khilji attacked and captured Chittorgarh in Mewar, Rajasthan. Khizr khan, the eldest son of Alauddin Khilji, was made the governor of Chittor and on his name Chittor was renamed as Khizrabad.
12. The Jawai dam is situated in which district of Rajasthan?
[A] Pali
[B] Chittorgarh
[C] Ajmer
[D] Kota
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Correct Answer: A [Pali ]
Notes:
The Jawai dam is built across the Jawai river, a tributary of Luni river, and is situated near Sumerpur town in Pali District of Rajasthan. The dam was built by Maharaja Umaid Singh of Jodhpur. This is the biggest dam in the western Rajasthan. The dam has capacity of 7887.5 million cubic feet and covers an area of 102,315 acres of cultivable command area. Its height is about 61.25 feet. Sei dam and Kalibor dam are the feeder dams of the Jawai dam.
13. Which among the following states have Tribal Advisory Councils?
- Mizoram
- Odisha
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] Only 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:- The Fifth schedule says that the Governor of the state in question will either annually or whenever so required by the President, make a report to the President regarding the administration of the Scheduled Areas in that State. Here, it has been made clear that the executive power of the Union shall extend to the giving of directions to the State as to the administration of the said areas.
- To take care of the welfare of the scheduled tribes, a Tribal Advisory Council is constituted in each state with a scheduled area. This Tribal Advisory Council will be made of maximum 20 members out of which the 3/4th will be representatives of the Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assembly of the State.
- At present, the Fifth Schedule covers Tribal areas in 9 states of India viz. Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Rajasthan.
14. As per mandate of the Indian Constitution, you will find a minister in charge of the tribal welfare in council of ministers of which of the following states?
- Rajasthan
- Bihar
- Madhya Pradesh
- Odisha
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3 & 4]
Notes:
Art. 164 says that in the states of States of [Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand], Madhya Pradesh and Orissa, there shall be a minister in charge of tribal welfare who shall also be in charge of the welfare of SC and other backward classes.
15. Consider the following statements about Gram Nyayalaya in India:
- Gram Nyayalaya is a mobile court and exercises the powers of both Criminal and Civil Courts
- India’s first gram nyayalaya was opened in Rajasthan
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Both are correct statements
A Grama Nyayalaya is a mobile court and exercises the powers of both Criminal and Civil Courts. Each Gram Nyayalaya is a court of Judicial Magistrate of the first class and its presiding officer (Nyayadhikari) is appointed by the State Government in consultation with the High Court. The judge who preside the Grama Nyayalaya is strictly judicial officers. He/She draw the same salary, deriving the same powers as First Class Magistrates working under High Courts.
16. Which of the following is / are correct statements about Shale Gas?
- It is a natural gas trapped in the igneous rocks of earth crust
- It is currently commercially produced only in Rajasthan in India
- It emits substantially low GHGs in comparison to other forms of Natural Gas
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] None
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Correct Answer: D [ None]
Notes:
None of the given statements are correct. The First statement is incorrect because shale gas is extracted from gas trapped in sedimentary rocks. Second statement is incorrect because right now we are not commercially producing shale gas. Third statement is incorrect because both are equivalent.
17. In which of the following regions / states, you can find tertiary coal in India?
- Kashmir Valley
- Tamil Nadu
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Rajasthan
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Kashmir Valley-Nichahom lignite, Former South Arcot (Now Cuddalore and surrounding area) of Tamilnadu and of Kerala, Jaipur, Nazira and Makum coalfields of Assam ; Namchick and Namphuk coalfields of Arunachal Pradesh. Palana of Rajasthan; Katch of Gujarat, Darranggiri, Rongrenggiri in the Garo Hills; Cherapunji, Mawlong and Shilong in Meghalaya, Mikir Hills in Upper Assam, and Coals of Jammu coalfields– Kalkot, Metka, Mahogala, Chakar Dhanwal Sawalkot-Lodhra, Kura and Chinkah. All of them are sources of tertiary coal.
18. While travelling through the western part of India, you can locate the Thar Desert in?
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Punjab
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 , 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Thar desert is spread in India and Pakistan. 60% is in India and rest in Pakistan. In India, it is spread in four states viz. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Punjab. The desert region can be divided into two parts – the ‘great desert’ and the ‘little desert’. The great desert extends from the edge of the Rann of Kuchch beyond the Luni river northward. The whole of the Rajasthan-Sind frontier runs through this. The little desert extends from the Luni between Jaisalmer and Jodhpur up to the northern west. Between the great and the little deserts lies a zone of absolutely sterile country, consisting of rocky land, cut up by limestone ridges.
19. Consider the following water conservation methods with states to which they are associated:
- Madakas – Karnataka
- Pemghara – Odisha
- Johads – Rajasthan
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
All of the above are correct
Madakas, Pemghara and Johads are water soak pits used to recharge groundwater in Karnataka, Odisha and Rajasthan. Soak pit is a covered, porous-walled chamber that allows water to slowly soak into the ground. It is a cost-efficient method for recharging groundwater bodies.
20. Consider the following statements about Guar/Guar Gum:
- Guar is a leguminous plant
- Guar is a biofuel crop
- In India, Rajasthan is the largest producer of Guar Gum
- India is the largest producer of Guar seed in the world
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [ Only 1, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Second statement is incorrect because Guar is not a biofuel crop.
