Miscellaneous (Rajasthan)– Old Year Questions and Answers
1. The sentence incorporated in the ‘logo’ of Rajasthan tourism is –
(a) Jane Kya Dikh Jaye
(b) Darshaniya Rajasthan
(c) Rangilo Rajasthan
(d) Rajasthan Ro Dil Dekho
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2. Which of the following is not the Unique Selling Proposition (USP) of Rajasthan in tourism sector?
(a) Palace on Wheels train
(b) Forts, Palaces and Havelies
(c) Fairs and festivals
(d) Medical tourism
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3. In which year the Government of Rajasthan made Rajasthan Biological Diversity Rules and established the Rajasthan state biodiversity boards?
(a) 2010
(b) 2014
(c) 2008
(d) 2012
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4. Consider the following statements –
(A) Aravalli restricts the eastward expansion of desert.
(B) All the rivers of Rajasthan have their origin from Aravalli.
(C) The distribution pattern of rainfall in Rajasthan is not affected by Aravalli.
(D) The Aravalli region is rich in metallic minerals.
Select the correct answer using the code given below –
(a) B, C and D are correct.
(b) Only A and D are correct.
(c) A, B and C are correct.
(d) Only C and D are correct.
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5. What is the meaning of ‘Patta Rekh’ the history of Rajasthan?
(a) Military tax
(b) Begar
(c) Expected Revenue
(d) Export-import tax
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]
6. The Saints named Bakhnaji, Sant Das Ji, Jagannath Das and Madho Das were associated with which of the following Sect?
(a) Dadu Panth
(b) Laldasi Sect
(c) Jasnathi Sect
(d) Ramsnehi Sect
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]
7. According to the Yamuna river water sharing treaty concluded in May 1994, the amount of water that Rajasthan receives is –
(a) 800 cusec
(b) 70 crore m3
(c) 111.9 crore m3
(d) 120.5 crore m3
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1994]
8. Which State has started a scheme called “Kanya Van Samruddhi Yojana” to empower women and promote tree plantation?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Sikkim
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Rajasthan
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9. National Institute of Ayurveda, an autonomous body of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The government of India is located at–
(a) Udaipur
(b) Jodhpur
(c) Banswara
(d) Jaipur
[R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2010]
10. The case of Vishakha and other Vs. The state of Rajasthan and others is related to :
(a) Transfer policy for women
(b) Maternity leave in respect of working women
(c) Prevention of the practice of dowry prevalent in the society
(d) Prevention of sexual harassment of women at work place
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]
11. There is a mine of Yellow Stone in a city of Rajasthan. This stone is named after the name of this city. This city is :
(a) Jaisalmer
(b) Kota
(c) Makrana
(d) Jodhpur
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12. The district of Rajasthan in which search of gold is in progress –
(a) Udaipur
(b) Kota
(c) Jhalawar
(d) Banswara
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1997]
13. In which district of Rajasthan large reserves of natural gas have been discovered?
(a) Jaisalmer
(b) Dholpur
(c) Banswara
(d) Bikaner
[R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2003, R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1994]
14. Which of the following cities is the biggest producer of cement in Rajasthan ?
(a) Jodhpur
(b) Jaipur
(c) Chittorgarh
(d) Nagor
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15. Production of white cement in Rajasthan is in –
(a) Beawar
(b) Gotan
(c) Nimmbanera
(d) Chittorgarh
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]
16. Which of the following is not exported from Rajasthan?
(a) Jewelry
(b) Cement
(c) Marble
(d) Food grains
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17. Rajasthan is one of India’s largest producer of :
(a) Granite
(b) Cotton
(c) Wool
(d) Spices
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18. Match the following
Temple District
A. Kameshwar Mahadev 1. Alwar
B. Shitaleshwar 2. Jodhpur
C. Pipala Mata 3. Jhalawar
D. Nilkantha 4. Pali
Choose the correct codes:
A B C D
(a) 1 3 4 2
(b) 4 3 2 1
(c) 4 2 3 1
(d) 1 2 3 4
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19. Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the code given below :
List-I List-II
(Tourist Centre) (Location)
A. Lalgarh i. Jhalawar
B. Tripura Sundari ii. Barmer
C. Gagron Fort iii. Bikaner
D. Nakoda iv. Banswara
Code :
(a) A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(iii)
(b) A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i)
(c) A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(ii)
(d) A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(i), D-(iv)
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20. The Chairman of the newly constituted ‘State Innovation Council’ is:
(a) M.L. Mehta
(b) V.S. Vyas
(c) K.L. Jain
(d) R.K. Jaipuria
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21. Who among the following became the first chief secretary of Rajasthan?
(a) Shri S.W. Shiveskar
(b) Shri B.G. Ran
(c) Shri V. Narayan
(d) Shri K. Radhakrishnan
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22. The amended public distribution system is functioning in–
(a) All the districts of Rajasthan
(b) Tribes, Desert and drought-affected areas
(c) Only in deserted districts
(d) None of these
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23. Brown Revolution in Rajasthan relates to
(a) Food processing
(b) Production of buffalo milk
(c) Wool production
(d) Production of goat hair
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]
24. How many services are guaranteed under the Rajasthan Public Service Guaranteed Delivery Act, 2011?
(a) 109
(b) 106
(c) 107
(d) 108
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25. Who among the following is eligible to be appointed as the Chairperson of Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission?
(a) Chief Secretary Level Officer
(b) Chief Justice of High Court
(c) Prominent Social Activist
(d) Director General of Police Level Officer
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26. Rajasthan is the first state to implement which of the following act to redress public grievances?
(a) Guaranteed delivery of Public Service Act
(b) Right to Hearing act
(c) Transparency in Public Procurement Act
(d) Good Governance Act
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27. Which Section of the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 has been amended to replace the expression ‘Gram Vikas Adhikari’ in place of ‘Gram Sevak’?
(a) 88
(b) 89
(c) 91
(d) 90
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28. Which of the following department has been declared as the Nodal Department for the effective implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in Rajasthan?
(a) Chief Minister Office
(b) Directorate of Industries
(c) Planning Department
(d) Human Resource Development Department
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29. New Inland container depot will be established in Rajasthan in near future in –
(a) Jaipur
(b) Kota
(c) Jodhpur
(d) Udaipur
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30. The main function of colonization in Rajasthan is to
(a) provide residential plots
(b) acquire land by the government
(c) provide irrigation facilities
(d) allot land
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31. Which tree is called the ‘Flame of the Forest in Rajasthan’?
(a) Khejri
(b) Neem
(c) Palash
(d) Paras Peepul
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32. The great famine known as “Chhapania-kal” among Rajasthani people occurred during:
(a) 1899-1900 AD
(b) 1905-1906 AD
(c) 1956-1958 AD
(d) 1888-1889 AD
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33. The meaning of the ‘Sagadi’ tradition is –
(a) Horsemen
(b) Patwari
(c) Farmer
(d) Bonded labour
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34. Founder of the Bishnoi sect is –
(a) Ramdevji
(b) Pabuji
(c) Jambhoji
(d) Hadubji
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35. The rural community Vishnoi of Rajasthan is a follower of which of the following folk gods?
(a) Harbhu ji
(b) Meha ji
(c) Jambhoji
(d) Pabu ji
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36. Which saint is associated with the following four doctrines?
(i) Havan should be performed
(ii) Have mercy on living organisms
(iii) Aarati and Bhajan (devotional songs) for God in the Evening.
(iv) Take bath in the morning
(a) Dhanna
(b) Jambhoji
(c) Siddha Jasnath
(d) Saint Peepa
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37. Kshetrapal has a significant part in the culture of Rajasthan–
(a) as a saint
(b) as a village deity
(c) as a village officer
(d) as a Upasaka
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38. The ‘Jasnathi’ sect originated in which state?
(a) Jodhpur
(b) Bikaner
(c) Tonk
(d) Alwar
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39. Which sect has the headquarters located at Shahpura (Bhilwara)?
(a) Dadu sect
(b) Vallabh sect
(c) Nimbark sect
(d) Ramsnehi sect
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40. The seat of the sect situated in Bhilwara district is –
(a) Dadu sect
(b) Ramanuj sect
(c) Vallabh sect
(d) Nimbark sect
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41. The prominent place of Vallabh sect in Rajasthan is –
(a) Kishangarh
(b) Kankroli
(c) Nathdwara
(d) Udaipur
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1992]
42. The inspiration we get from Panna Dhai and Durgadas is–
(a) Not to cheat
(b) Service nature
(c) Sacrifice for the country
(d) Patience and courage
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43. The mystic poet Mira Bai was :
(a) A Rajput noblewoman who never married
(b) From a Gujarati royal family married to a Rajput
(c) The daughter of a priest from Madhya Pradesh
(d) One of the wives of a Rajput ruler
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44. From which district do we get the maximum food calories?
(a) Jaipur
(b) Barmer
(c) SriGanganagar
(d) Nagaur
[R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2007]
45. The year in which the Rajasthan ‘Tribal Area Development Cooperative Federation’ was established is –
(a) 1970
(b) 1976
(c) 1980
(d) 1987
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]
46. The percentage of the electrifi village to the total settled village of Rajasthan is approximate –
(a) 90 percent
(b) 80 percent
(c) 75 percent
(d) 70 percent
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47. The crop being grown in the dry regions of Rajasthan with the help of Israel is –
(a) Sunflower
(b) Soyabean
(c) Bajra
(d) Hohoba
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]
48. The most important objective of the land reform policy of the government in Rajasthan is –
(a) Increase in agricultural produce
(b) Improvement in basic infrastructure for improvement in the quality of life.
(c) A solution of poorness in rural areas
(d) Elimination of all the elements of exploitation and social in injustice.
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49. What is the share of the Rajasthan Government in funding in the National Mission on Agriculture Extension and Technology?
(a) 20 Percent
(b) 40 Percent
(c) 30 Percent
(d) 50 Percent
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]
50. Manpura Manchedi in Jaipur has been developed as –
(a) Software complex
(b) Hardware complex
(c) Leather Complex
(d) Handicraft complex
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51. In Rajasthan, each state had a Mahakma Bakayat which used to
(a) charge the revenue arrears in a good harvest year
(b) make the payments of King’s dues
(c) collect the dues from government servants
(d) collect the loans for the kings
[R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2008]
52. Raika’s in Rajasthan are-
(a) traditional horse breeders
(b) traditional camel breeders
(c) used to sell goods from village to village
(d) salt-traders
[R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2008]
53. The country helping in the plan of cleanliness of Pushkar lake is –
(a) Japan
(b) France
(c) Belgium
(d) Canada
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]
54. The necessity for the development of a depressed class in Rajasthan is –
(a) Legal protection
(b) Constitution system
(c) Untouchability alleviation law
(d) Effective enforcement in existing laws
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55. The plan of division of Rajasthan view of tourism is in –
(a) 10 circuits
(b) 8 circuits
(c) 6 circuits
(d) 4 circuits
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56. Which of the following four scientists of Rajasthan was made F.R.S.?
(a) Dr. M.L. Roonwal
(b) Dr. D.S. Kothari
(c) Dr. P.L. Bhatnagar
(d) Dr. P. Maheshwari
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1992]
57. Which country will help in the opening of Pothighar learning centres in Rajasthan?
(a) Japan
(b) The United States of America
(c) Germany
(d) Norway
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58. The Institute for Cooperative Education and Management has been established at :
(a) Udaipur
(b) Bikaner
(c) Kota
(d) Jaipur
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59. Consider the following jurisdictions of Lokayukta in Rajasthan and select the correct answer by using the code given below.
1. Only Ministers
2. Ministers including Chief Minister
3. Members of services of corporations established by Act of Rajasthan
4. Zila Pramukh, UP Zila Pramukh, Pradhan and Up Pradhan
Code :
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4
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60. Which of the following statement is wrong about Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan in Rajasthan?
(a) Slogan of the scheme is µAapni Yojana Aapno Vikas
(b) The funding pattern of this scheme is to be shared between Central and State Govt. in the ratio of 60 : 40.
(c) The focus of the scheme is on capacity building of elected representatives and functionaries.
(d) Panchayat Shashaktikaran Abhiyaan was renamed as Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan.
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61. Which of the following Chief Ministers of Rajasthan have not been the member of Lok Sabha?
(A) Hari Dev Joshi
(B) Bhairon Singh Shekhawat
(C) Tika Ram Paliwal
(D) Barkatullah Khan
The correct answer is :
(a) (A), (B), (C) and (D)
(b) Only (A) and (B)
(c) Only (B), (C) and (D)
(d) Only (A), (B) and (D)
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62. Two districts having cooperative cold storage are –
(a) Ajmer-Jodhpur
(b) Jaipur-Alwar
(c) Kota-Bharatpur
(d) Beawar-Bhilwara
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63. Which is not a correct match?
District Mascot
(a) Bilwara – Peacock
(b) Churu – Black Buck
(c) Sawai Madhopur – Lion
(d) Jaisalmer – Great Indian Bustard
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]
64. The ‘Right to Information’ campaign is led by :
(a) Mahasweta Devi
(b) C.K. Janu
(c) Rajendra Yadav
(d) Aruna Roy
[R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1999]
65. In which of the following year, for the first time Rajasthan Administrative Service officers posted as District Collectors?
(a) 2021
(b) 2013
(c) 2009
(d) 2018
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66. Which town of Rajasthan has its general surface level lower than the level of its nearby river- bed?
(a) Pali
(b) Hanumangarh Junction
(c) Tonk
(d) Balotra
[R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2007]
67. About which city in Rajasthan it was said, ‘legs of stone alone can take you there’ ?
(a) Chittor
(b) Jaisalmer
(c) Udaipur
(d) Jodhpur
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68. Which pair is incorrect?
(a) Ghaggar- Nali
(b) Seven Grass – Alwar
(c) Marble – Nagaur
(d) Malwa Flood – Barmer
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69. Khariya, Raswani, Shobhala and Udisbhar are-
(a) the varieties of wines
(b) actors of kuchamani khyal
(c) villages of the Barmer district
(d) the varieties of Kota Doriya sarees
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70. In which year did a major flood occur in Kawas in Barmer?
(a) 2005
(b) 2006
(c) 2007
(d) 2008
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71. Dhawadia were the persons-
(a) engaged in looting of caravans and kafilas
(b) who used to collect the taxes for kings
(c) who used to stock the food grains
(d) who used to participate in the race
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72. Which city is known as ‘Sun City’ in Rajasthan?
(a) Jodhpur
(b) Udaipur
(c) Bikaner
(d) Jaisalmer
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73. Consider the following statements about Vijaydan Detha:
(A) Vijaydan Detha was a famous writer of Rajasthan, whose story was adapted as Charandas Chor play.
(B) Vijaydan Detha was a co-founder of Rupayan Sansthan.
Choose the correct answer from the code below:
(a) Only (A) is true
(b) Only (B) is true
(c) Neither (A) nor (B) is true
(d) Both (A) and (B) are true
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74. The state flower of Rajasthan is :
(a) Kachnar
(b) Rohida
(c) Sunfl ower
(d) Nag Kesar
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