www.gradeup.co 1 www.gradeup.co 1. What is the meaning of ‘PattaRekh’ in the history of Rajasthan? A. Expected revenue B. Military tax C. Export-import tax D. Begar Ans. A Sol.: The lease article was written while providing land. In this lease article, the estimated revenue received from the land was written. 2. Which tree is called "Flame of Forest in rajasthan" A. Khejri B. Neem C. Palas D. Paras peepul Ans. C Sol.: The 'blood coloured' flowers on the palas tree blossom in Pushyakal. This shows like "Flame of Forest ". 3. Where is “SUNDA” Mountain situated in Rajasthan? A. Jalore B. Jaipur C. Jaisalmer D. None of these Ans. A Sol.: 1) Jalore---SUNDA Mountain (Jasvantpur Hills) 2) Jaipur---Bhirath hills 3) Jaisalmer---Treekut Hills 4. Where is the first wrestling academy of Rajasthan has been opened? A. Dholpur B. Karoli C. Bharatpur D. Jaipur Ans. C Sol.: The first wrestling Academy of Rajasthan has been opened in Lohagarh stadium of Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. Here, 30 children of the state will be going to have the residential wrestling training. 5. Whose reign was called the golden age of Sapadalaksha (Nagaur)? A. Vimal Shah B. Rana Sanga C. Vigraharaj Chauhan IV D. Prithviraj Chauhan Ans. C Sol.: Chauhan ruler Vigraharaj’s reign was called the golden age of Sapadalaksha. He was also called ‘Visaldeva’ and ‘Kavi Bandhav’. He was a great ruler and did many reforms in his administration for the welfare of the people. He was a winner by born. 6. Who built a Canopy of 80 pillars in Alwar? A. Vinay Singh B. Pratap Singh C. Jay Singh D. Tej Singh Ans. A Sol.: Vinay Singh built a Canopy of 80 pillars in the remembrance of his mother Moosi Maharani. This canopy is of two floors. Red sandstone and white marble are used. On its second floor, pictures from the incidents of Ramayana and Mahabharata are drawn. The term "chhatri" 2 www.gradeup.co meaning umbrella or canopy is a typical Rajasthani architecture commonly found in memorials for kings and royalty. It is commonly associated with palaces and forts, to demarcate funerary sites. Chhatris are normally elevated, dome-shaped pavilions used as an integral part in Indian architecture, depicting elements of dignity, pride and honour. 7. Who established Hara/Hada clan in Kota? A. Rao Deva Hara B. Rao Ratan Singh C. Jaitrasingh D. Rao Madho singh Ans. D Sol.: Till the initial years of 17th century AD, the region around Kota was ruled by the brave ruler Rao Ratan Singh. In 1631, however, Kota was passed on to the hands of Rao Madho Singh, the son of Rao Ratan Singh. This was the juncture when Kota was transformed into an independent state in Rajasthan of that time and another branch of Hara/Hada was settled here. 8. Who subdued Bundi on the order of Farukhsiyar? A. Mukund Singh B. Bhim Singh C. Ummed Singh D. Madho Singh Ans. B Sol.: Bhim Singh seized Bundi on the orders of Mughal King Farukhsiyar. He then renamed Bundi as Farukhadbad. Also, he snatched away Gagron from the Khinchis(A branch of Chauhans). As he was a devotee of Shri Krishna, he renamed Kota as Nandagram. He also built the "Temple of Savariyaji" in Bara. 9. When was the state of Jhalawar established? A. 1837 B. 1838 C. 1839 D. 1836 Ans. A Sol.: The state of Jhalawar was established in the year 1837. It was established by Madansingh, the grandson of "Jhalim Singh Jhala". In 1838 it was recognised by the Britishers. It was the last province of Rajasthan. The capital city was Jhalarpatan, it is situated on the banks of river Chandrabhaga. Jhalarpatan is also called as the "CITY OF BELLS". 10. Which district is called “copper district” in Rajasthan? A. Sikar B. Churu C. Jhunjhunu D. Nagaur Ans. C Sol.: Jhunjhunu is called copper district in Rajasthan. Copper get from Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic rocks. Rajasthan is the second largest producer of copper after Madhya Pradesh. And the rank first in Depository of copper. Deposit area of copper is Jhunjhunu, Alwar, Sirohi, Udaipur, Rajsamand, Sikar, Churu, Bhilwara etc. 11. Which is the first city of Rajasthan to establish Mega Food Park? 3 www.gradeup.co A. Jaipur B. Ajmer C. Bharatpur D. Bikaner Ans. B Sol.: Rajasthan’s first mega food park, inaugurated at Roopangarh village near Ajmer earlier this week, will benefit thousands of farmers by providing them with the primary and central processing and storage facilities and enabling them to get remunerative prices for their produce. The park has been set up at a cost of Rs. 113.57 crore, while its annual turnover is likely to be Rs. 450 crore. Inaugurating the food park, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal said that it would connect the farmers with the e-national agricultural market and enable them to sell their produce directly in 550 mandis. This food park will earn an identity for itself within three years by ensuring the growth of food processing industry for the benefit of farmers, growers, processors and consumers,” Ms. Badal said. 12. Which of the following exercise was conducted by South Western Command in Rajasthan? A. Prabal Dostyk B. Vajra Prahar C. Hand in Hand D. Vijay Prahar Ans. D Sol.: Formations of South Western Command are carried out Exercise VIJAY PRAHAR employing more than 20000 troops, cutting edge equipment and state of the art force multipliers in the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges close to Suratgarh in Rajasthan. The exercise is aimed to orchestrate wide spectrum of threats which are planned to be tackled through high tempo joint air and land operation involving hundreds of aircrafts, thousands of tanks and artillery pieces supported by real time intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and just in time logistic support. The month-long exercise is essentially to practice the troops in penetrative manoeuvres across the obstacle ridden terrain under a nuclear umbrella. 13. Who was the first fully independent king of Jodhpur? A. Maldev B. Durgadas Rathore C. Rao Jodha D. Rao Sihaji Ans. C Sol.: Rao Jodha, the son of Ranmal was the ruler of Mandore. He became the first independent king of Jodhpur. He is known for founding the city of Jodhpur in the year 1459. Rao Jodha reconquered Mandore from Rana Kumbha (Sisodia of Mewar). He began the construction of Mehrangarh Fort. 14. Who broke the tradition of primogeniture in Marwar? A. Rao Jodha B. Maldev C. Chadrasen D. Uday Singh Ans. B 4 www.gradeup.co Sol.: Maldev Rathore broke the tradition of primogeniture by coronating his younger son Chandrasen as the ruler of Marwar. Ram and Udaysingh the elder brothers of Chandrasen were not crowned, this infuriated them and they went to Akbar for help. Akbar then attacked Jodhpur in exchange of loyalty from Udaysingh after he becomes the king of Jodhpur. Thus, Chandrasen fled away to Bhadrajun. 15. Lead and Zinc Deposits are found in which place of Rajasthan? A. Rampura-Agucha (Bhilwara district) B. Zawar (Udaipur) C. Rajpura-Dariba and Sindesar Khurd (Rajsamand district) D. All of above Ans. D Sol.: Rajasthan contributes 80% Lead and 90% Zinc production in India. Uses: Lead- Lead-acid batteries, colouring agent in stained glasses, fishing sinkers. In electronics its uses as soldering agent shielding from X-ray in laboratories. 16. Rajasthan Government has established the first Skill University in the state. Where was it established? A. Ajmer B. Sikar C. Kota D. Jaipur Ans. D Sol.: Rajasthan ILD Skills University (RISU) • Rajasthan ILD Skills University (RISU) is the first Government Skill University of India. • The university was established in Jaipur, Rajasthan. • Former RPSC Chairman, former IAS and Ex-Secretary, Govt. of India, Dr. Lalit K. Panwar, has been appointed as the first Vice Chancellor of the university. • There are Fifty-eight skill related institutions, which have been affiliated with the university. 17. Which of the following pairs is not matched correctly about Lok Devi’s of Rajasthan? A. Shila Devi Temple - Amer (Jaipur) B. Jeen Mata Temple – Hills of Harsha (Sikar) C. Tripura Sundari Temple - Talwara (Pratapgarh) D. Karni Mata Temple - Deshnok (Bikaner) Ans. C Sol.: • Shila Devi Temple - Amer (Jaipur) Isht Devi (Favorite deity) of Kachawaha clan of Amer; her statue was brought by Mansingh I from East Bengal to Amer. • Jeen Mata Temple – Hills of Harsha (Sikar) Family deity (Kuldevi) of Chauhan Rajputs. • Tripura Sundari Temple - Talwara (Banswara) 5 www.gradeup.co • Karni Mata Temple - Deshnok (Bikaner) Family deity (Kuldevi) of Charans; her temple is known for rats; white rats in the temple are called “Kaba”. 18. Which of the following is correct descending order of given hills of Rajasthan in terms of height? A. Dilwara, Jarga, Sajjangarh, Taragarh B. Jarga, Dilwara, Sajjangarh, Taragarh C. Dilwara, Jarga, Taragarh, Sajjangarh D. Taragarh, Jarga, Sajjangarh, Dilwara Ans. A Sol.: • Details of given hills of Rajasthan Name Location (District) Height (In meter) Dilwara Mount abu (Sirohi) 1442 Jarga Plateau of Bhorat (Udaipur) 1431 Sajjangarh Udaipur 938 Taragarh Ajmer 873 19. Which of the following pairs is not matched correctly regarding President rule in Rajasthan? A. The first President rule - During the tenure of Mohanlal Sukhadia B. The Second President rule - During the tenure of Haridev Joshi C. The Third President rule - During the tenure of Bhairon Singh Shekhawat D. The Fourth President rule - During the tenure of Shiv Charan Mathur Ans. D Sol.: • The First President rule - During the tenure of Mohanlal Sukhadia • The Second President rule - During the tenure of Haridev Joshi • The Third President rule - During the tenure of Bhairon Singh Shekhawat • The Fourth President rule - During the tenure of Bhairon Singh Shekhawat 20.