States PCS: Rajasthan GK Questions for RPSC (RAS) Examinations
For all Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) exams including RAS, Sub Inspector, 1st Grade Teacher, and others.
21. Who wrote Marwar Ra Pargana Ri Vigat?
[A] Shyamaldas
[B] Bankidas
[C] Muhnot Nainsi
[D] Vijaydan Detha
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Correct Answer: C [Muhnot Nainsi]
Notes:
Muhnot Nainsi compiled Marwar Ra Pargana Ri Vigat. It records information about Marwar’s parganas, villages, agriculture, revenue and everyday life.
22. Dagar Gharana of Jaipur belongs to which caste?
[A] Qawwal
[B] Kalavant
[C] Prana
[D] Dholi
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Correct Answer: B [Kalavant]
Notes:
The Dagar Gharana of Jaipur belongs to the Kalavant caste. Its founder was Bahram Khan Dagar. This gharana uses Dagurvani. Zaheeruddin Dagar and Faiyazuddin Dagar are known for Jugalbandi.
23. Who was Jaisalmer’s last ruler at the time of its merger with Rajasthan in 1949? (Patwar Exam, Shift-I – 17.08.2025)
[A] Har Rai Bhati
[B] Lunkaran
[C] Vijay Raj
[D] Girdhar Singh
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Correct Answer: D [Girdhar Singh]
Notes:
Girdhar Singh succeeded Jawahir Singh in February 1949 and was ruler when Jaisalmer merged with Rajasthan.
24. What was an order issued by an imperial official on the Mughal emperor’s instructions called? (JEN Exam – 2006)
[A] Kharita
[B] Farman
[C] Hasb-ul-hukm
[D] Manshur
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Correct Answer: C [Hasb-ul-hukm]
Notes:
A hasb-ul-hukm conveyed an order through a senior official acting on the emperor’s instructions, unlike a farman issued directly by the emperor.
25. Which Jat leader from Bharatpur helped organise Shekhawati’s peasants? (RPSC School Lecturer Exam – 09.01.2020; Food Safety Officer Exam – 25.11.2020)
[A] Ghasi Ram
[B] Mula Ram
[C] Chandra Bhan
[D] Thakur Deshraj
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Correct Answer: D [Thakur Deshraj]
Notes:
Thakur Deshraj organised Jat and other peasants in Shekhawati and promoted peasant associations.
26. Surji Bhagat was a religious and social reformer of which community? (JEN Electrical Exam – 29.11.2020)
[A] Bhil
[B] Garasia
[C] Gurjar
[D] Meena
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Correct Answer: A [Bhil]
Notes:
Surji Bhagat worked for religious and social awakening among the Bhils.
27. Which leader died on 19 June 1942 after his health deteriorated following a hunger strike in Jodhpur jail? (CET Exam – 08.01.2023; Senior Teacher Grade-II Exam – 30.07.2023)
[A] Ranchhoddas Gattani
[B] Anandraj Surana
[C] Bhanwar Lal Sharma
[D] Balmukund Bissa
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Correct Answer: D [Balmukund Bissa]
Notes:
Balmukund Bissa protested against the ill-treatment of prisoners. His health deteriorated in custody, and he died on 19 June 1942.
28. From which place does Chambal enter Rajasthan? (Lecturer Technical Education Exam, 12.03.2021)
[A] Bhainsrodgarh
[B] Chittorgarh
[C] Kumbhalgarh
[D] Chaurasigarh
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Correct Answer: D [Chaurasigarh]
Notes:
Chambal enters Rajasthan from Chaurasigarh region. Further it flows in Bhainsrodgarh and Kota areas.
29. Which is the correct pair of asbestos mining areas in the given options? (RAS Preliminary Exam, 02.02.2025)
[A] Arjunpura and Piparda
[B] Khura and Mangol
[C] Karpura and Fatehgarh
[D] Depura and Dingri
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Correct Answer: A [Arjunpura and Piparda]
Notes:
Arjunpura and Piparda are asbestos related mining areas.
30. Birmania and Fatehgarh are the deposit areas of which mineral? (Mines and Geology Department Exam, 03.05.2025)
[A] dolomite
[B] gypsum
[C] rock phosphate
[D] mica
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Correct Answer: C [rock phosphate]
Notes:
There are deposits of rock phosphate in Birmania and Fatehgarh of Jaisalmer.
