Rajasthan General Knowledge Questions

1. Which one amongst the following is incorrect?
(A) In the western part of Rajasthan generally salty lakes are available
(B) Sambhar lake is the biggest salty lake in India
(C) Nakki lake is the deepest lake in Rajasthan
(D) Rajsamand lake is 64 kilo meters from Udaipur and it is in Udaipur district
Ans : (D)

2. 14 N.E.L.P. Blocks, 1 J. V. Blocks,2 Nomination Blocks and 4 C.B.M. Blocks are related to:
(A) Gypsum belt
(B) Gold belt
(C) Petroleum Exploration
(D) Lignite belt
Ans : (C)

3. An approximate area of Rajasthan covered under western desert, is?
(A) More than 60%
(B) Less than 30%
(C) 40%
(D) 50%
Ans : (A)

4. National Institute of Ayurveda, an autonomous body of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India is located at?
(A) Udaipur
(B) Jodhpur
(C) Banswara
(D) Jaipur
Ans : (D)

5. The famous historian of Rajasthan who was also a social reformer was?
(A) Mankaran Sarda
(B) Harbilas Sarda
(C) C.K.F. Waltier
(D) Jamnalal Bajaj
Ans : (B)

6. Recently the Bank of Rajasthan has been merged with?
(A) H.D.F.C.
(B) ICICI
(C) State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur
(D) State Bank of India
Ans : (B)

7. Who was made the Raj Pramukh of united Rajasthan which came into existence of March 25, 1948?
(A) Maharaja of Dholpur
(B) Maharaja of Karauli
(C) Maharao of Kota
(D) Maharaja of Sirohi
Ans : (C)

8. The first cooperative society in Rajasthan was established in 1905 of?
(A) Bhinai in Ajmer district
(B) Jaola in Nagour district
(C) Gulabpura in Bhilwada district
(D) Bassi in Jaipur district
Ans : (A)

9. Sariska and Ranthambore are the reserves for which of the following animals?
(A)Lion
(B) Deer
(C)Tiger
(D) Bear
Ans : (C)

10. Who was the famous ruler of Mewar who repaired the fort of Achalgarh?
(A) Rana Ratan Singh
(B) Maharana Kumbha
(C) Rana Sanga
(D) Maharana Raj Singh
Ans : (B)

11. Who was the first historian who wrote about ‘Feudalism’ in Rajasthan during the 19th century?
(A) Col. James Tod
(B) Dr. L. P. Tessitori
(C) George Grearson
(D) John Thomas
Ans : (A)

12. River Khari is part of the drainage system of?
(A) Arabian Sea
(B) Inland drainage
(C) Indeterminate drainage
(D) Bay of Bengal
Ans : (D)

13. The district having North-South elongation, is?
(A) Jhalawar
(B) Bhilwara
(C) Chittorgarh
(D) Jhunjhunu
Ans : (C)

14. Which train was introduced for tourists with the help of Railway Ministry in Rajasthan on January 11,2009?
(A) Princely Rajasthan on wheels
(B) Royal Rajputana on wheels
(C) Great Rajputana on wheels
(D) Royal Rajasthan on wheels
Ans : (D)

15. Gang canal, is among the oldest canals was constructed by Maharaja Ganga Singh in?
(A)1930
(B) 1927
(C)1944
(D) 1932
Ans : (B)

Rajasthan General Knowledge Questions

1. Mewa-nagar in Rajasthan is famous for?
(A) Jam temple of Parshwanath
(B) Exports of dry fruits
(C) Production of cumin seed
(D) Exports of Kathputli items
Ans : (A)

2. Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) has signed an MoU with a Japanese company for establishment of Japanese units in Neemrana Industrial area. That Japanese company is?
(A) Jetro
(B) Hetro
(C) Honda Cial
(D) Mitsubisi
Ans : (D)

3. 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
Ans : (A)

4. ‘Chhappan’ basin is in the district of ?
(A) Alwar
(B) Banswara
(C) Pali
(D) Tonk
Ans : (B)

5. Kahrani in Bhiwadi came into news recently because of ?
(A) Saint Gobain Glass Factory
(B) Divya Pharmacy
(C) Toyota Motors
(D) Rajiv Gandhi Rural LPG Distribution Plan
Ans : (A)

6. Who was the ruler of a state in Rajasthan who played a very significant role in the establishment of Banaras Hindu University?
(A) Maharana Fateh Singh (Udaipur)
(B) Maharaja Ummed Singh (Jodhpur)
(C) Maharaja Man Singh-II (Jaipur)
(D) Maharaja Ganga Singh (Bikaner)
Ans : (D)

7. According to Animal census 2003 the density of Animals in Rajasthan and highest density of animals in district is?
(A) 144 and Doongarpur
(B) 150 and Barmer
(C) 160 and Bikaner
(D) 165 and Bharatpur
Ans : (A)

8. Dhaman, Karad and Anjan are the?
(A) Varieties of Sheep in Rajasthan
(B) Varieties of Caster seed of Gujarat
(C) Varieties of Grass in Rajsthan
(D) Three heroes of Gawari dance
Ans : (C)

9. The longest folk song of Rajasthan is associated with which of the following Lok Devis /Devtas?
(A) Jeena Mata
(B) Aai Mata
(C) Mallinathji
(D)Ramdevji
Ans : (A)

10. One amongst the following is not true?
(A) New investment policy is introduced by State Government recently
(B) 30 per cent deductions on sales tax to continue for 10 years
(C) 20 per cent subsidy will be provided on new employment
(D) Previous policy was introduced in 2008
Ans : (D)

11. The lowest air pressure in the month of June in Rajasthan is probable in the district of ?
(A) Bundi
(B) Baran
(C) Jaisalmer
(D) Rajsamand
Ans : (C)

12. The district through which 70°E longitude passes is?
(A) Jodhpur
(B) Jaisalmer
(C) Dholpur
(D) Nagaur
Ans : (B)

13. Which automobile company has been allotted 600 Acres land of Khuskheda (Bhiwadi) for manufacturing cars?
(A) Ford
(B) Toyota
(C) Honda Cial
(D) Volkswagen
Ans : (C)

14. Which one of the following is incorrectly matched?
(A) Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project— Gujarat and Rajasthan
(B) Chambal Project—Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
(C) Beas Project.—Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana
(D) Indira Gandhi Canal Project—Rajasthan and Punjab
Ans : (D)

15. The highest number of state level animal fairs in Rajasthan are held in the district?
(A) Jhalawar
(B) Nagour
(C) Barmer
(D) Hanumangarh
Ans : (B)