Useful Links Important Questions for Rajasthan High Court Clerk 1 Useful Links English 50 Questions Question. 1 Rao Jodha was from which dynasty? 1.Parmar 2. Rathore 3. Tomar 4. Chauhan Testbook Solution Correct Option - 2 The correct answer is Rathore. Rao Jodha was a ruler of Mandore (present-day Rajasthan). o He was the son of Rao Ranmal. o Rao Jodha was the Ruler of Marwar (Jodhpur). Rao Jodha ascended the throne in 1427. o He founded the city of Jodhpur. o Jodhpur was the capital city of the Marwar kingdom since 1450. o The Mehrangarh fort was built by him in 1459. o Jodha’s son Rao Beeka, founded the kingdom of Bikaner. Rao Chanda/Chundarji, 10th in succession from Siyaji, finally wrested control of Marwar from the Gurjara Pratiharas and established rule of Rathores in Marwar. o The Rathore is a clan of Rajputs found in Northern India. o It is one of the 36 Rajput clans. o They claim to be descended from the Suryavansha clan. Question. 2 When did the Panchayati raj system implemented in Rajasthan? 1.20th January 1992 2. 8th March 1998 3. 2nd October 1959. 4. 16th November 1996 Testbook Solution Correct Option - 3 The correct answer is 2nd October 1959. 2 Useful Links The 73rd amendment of the Constitution of India empowered local governments – rural, as constitutional entities, and initiated a new chapter in the process of democratic decentrali- zation in India. Rajasthan's Panchayati Raj Act was passed on 23-04-1994 pursuant to the 73rd Amendment Act,1992. Panchayati Raj was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 2 October 1959 at Nagaur in Rajasthan. The first elections under the Rajasthan Panchayat Samitis and Zilla Parishads Act, 1959 were held in September-October 1959, with the already existing Panchayats at the village level un- der the Rajasthan Panchayat Act, 1953, the three-tier scheme of Panchayati Raj began func- tioning on 2 October 1959. Panchayats or village assemblies existed in ancient India as self-governing institutions that had distinct and well-defined functions. British rule introduced a highly decentralized system of administering justice, which changed the situation and the system of village Panchayats suffered a setback. During the time of Viceroy Lord Ripon, there was an attempt to establish local bodies. In Rajasthan, o The princely states of Jodhpur, Bharatpur, Jaipur, Sirohi, Udaipur, and Karauli en- acted legislation on Panchayats. o Bikaner state had its own Gram Panchayat Act much earlier in 1928. o Thus, at the time of independence, Panchayats were functioning in some of the erst- while princely states, while in other states no such institutions existed. o The Act incorporated mandatory provisions of the 73rd Amendment, besides a few others such as the procedure of Gram Sabhas and reservation for OBCs in their mem- bership and chairpersonship. o Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 provides functions and powers of PRIs. o The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996 were framed and made effective from 30 December 1996 for the smooth functioning of PRIs. o For extending these provisions to scheduled areas, the Rajasthan Panchayat (Exten- sion to Scheduled Areas) (PESA) Act, 1999 was enacted. Question. 3 Which of the following districts of Rajasthan have maximum and minimum urbanization respec- tively according to the 2011 census? 1.Kota and Dungarpur 2. Jaipur and Barmer 3. Kota and Barmer 4. Jaipur and Dungarpur Testbook Solution Correct Option - 1 The correct answer is Kota and Dungarpur. 3 Useful Links Kota and Dungarpur are the districts of Rajasthan with maximum and minimum urbanization re- spectively according to 2011 census Top five most urbanized district of Rajasthan S. NO District Percentage 1 Kota 60.31 2 Jaipur 52.40 3 Ajmer 40.08 4 Jodhpur 34.30 5 Bikaner 33.86 Least urbanized districts of Rajasthan S. NO. District Percentage 1 Dungarpur 6.39% 2 Banswara 7.10% 3 Pratapgarh 8.27% Question. 4 Pushkar Lake is in which district of Rajasthan? 1.Bikaner 2. Ajmer 3. Bundi 4. Jaisalmer Testbook Solution Correct Option - 2 The correct answer is Ajmer. It is located in the small town of Pushkar in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan. Located in the oldest city of Pushkar which is often called ‘Tirtha-Raj’ or the king of pilgrim- age. The Pushkar Lake is one of the most prominent spots of pilgrimage as well as the site of the world-famous Pushkar Fair. Surrounded by 52 bathing ghats and over 500 temples, it is regarded as the sacred lake for the Hindus. It is supposed to be formed in the 2nd century BC. 4 Useful Links Bikaner: o Bikaner is located in north-central Rajasthan and lies in the Thar Desert. o Sursagar and Kolayat lake are the important lakes here. o Bikaner is an important trade center for building stone, wool, and grain. Bundi: o Bundi is located in the southern part of the state of Rajasthan. o Bundi got its name from Bunda, who was one of its former rulers. o Nawal Sagar Lake is the famous lake of Bundi. Jaisalmer: o Gadsisar Lake is an artificial lake in Jaisalmer. o It is located in the southern part of the city. o Rawal Jaisal was the founder of the lake. o Jaisalmer is called the golden city of Rajasthan. Question. 5 Which of the following rulers does NOT belong to Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty? 1.Mihir Bhoj 2. Watsraj 3. Dharmapala 4. Nagabhata II Testbook Solution Correct Option - 3 The correct answer is Dharmapala. Dharmapala was the second ruler of the Pala Empire of Bengal region in the Indian Sub- continent. o He was the son and successor of Gopala, the founder of the Pala Dynasty. Raja Watsraj Pratihara: o He was the first Pratihara ruler who occupied the Kanauj. o He defeated Dharmapala of Gauda country. o But he was defeated in the hands of Dhruva of Rashtrakuta dynasty. Raja Nagabhata II Pratihara: o He got victory over Kannauj. o He was defeated in the hands of Govinda of Rashtrakuta dynasty. o He defeated Dharmapala and Chakrayudha in the battle of Mudgagiri. Raja Mihir Bhoj Pratihara: o During the period of Mihira Bhoja Kanauj was restored to its former glory. o Mihira Bhoja defeated Devapala of Bengal. o Suleiman, Arab traveller visited the court of Mihira Bhoja in 851 A.D 5 Useful Links Pratihara Of Mandore: o Harichandra alias Rohilladhi (c. 550 CE) o Rajilla (c. 575 CE) o Narabhatta alias Pellapelli (c. 600 CE) o Nagabhata alias Nahada (c. 625 CE) o Tata and Bhoja (c. 650 CE) o Yashovardhana (c. 675 CE) o Chanduka (c. 700 CE) o Shiluka alias Silluka (c. 725 CE) o Jhota (c. 750 CE) o Bhilladitya alias Bhilluka (c. 775 CE) o Kakka (c. 800 CE) o Bauka (c. 825 CE) o Kakkuka (c. 861 CE) Pratihara Of Jalore: o Raja Mahendrapal Pratihara o Raja Mahipal Pratihara o Raja Vinayakpal Pratihara o Raja Mahendrapal II Pratihara o Raja Vijaypal Pratihara o Raja Rajyapal Pratihara o Raja Trilochnpal Pratihara o Raja YashPal Pratihara Question. 6 Which fort of Rajasthan is called the great wall of India? 1.Chittor Fort 2. Kumbhalgarh Fort 3. Ranthambore Fort 4. Amer Fort Testbook Solution Correct Option - 2 The correct answer is Kumbhalgarh Fort. Kumbhalgarh Fort is also called the great wall of India. o Kumbhalgarh Fort: o Kumbhalgarh Fort is located in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan. o Built by Rana Kumbha from the Sisodia Rajput dynasty. o Longwall of the 36-kilometre length makes it the great wall of India. 6 Useful Links o A special attraction in the fort is the Lakhola tank, Ganesh temple, Parsvanatha tem- ple, etc. o Kumbhalgarh is well known as the birthplace of Maharana Pratap. o Chittor Fort: o Chittor Fort is located in the Chittor district of Rajasthan. o This fort was the capital of the Mewar Kingdom. o Chittor Fort is the largest fort in India by area. o Situated on the bank of Berach river (Banas River tributary). o Chittor fort has a total of seven gates and the main gate named the Ram Pol. o Ranthambore Fort: o Ranthambore Fort is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. o Fort was held by the Chauhans until the 13th century till the Delhi Sultanate cap- tured it. o Ranthambore Fort lies within the Ranthambore National Park. o There are three Hindu temples dedicated to Ganesha, Shiva, and Ramlalaji tem- ple inside the fort. o Ranthambore is also famous for its tiger conservation park(tiger reserve of Raja- sthan). o Amer Fort: o Amer Fort is located in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. o Fort originally was built by the Meenas and later it was ruled by Raja Man Singh I. o It consists of the Diwan-e-Aam means "Hall of general Public", the Diwan-e- Khas means "Hall of Private Officials". o The special point of attraction is Sheesh Mahal and the Sukh Niwas designed to get cool winds artificially. o Palace, along with Jaigarh Fort, is located above the Cheel ka Teela means Hill of Ea- gles. Six forts of Rajasthan, namely, Chittor Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ranthambore Fort, Amer Fort, Gagron, and Jaisalmer Fort, and were listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Question. 7 7 Useful Links What are Dingal and Pingal? 1.Dialects 2. Folk Deities 3. Literature 4. Custom or Tradition Testbook Solution Correct Option - 3 The correct answer is Literature. There are two major styles of Rajasthani literature. o Dingal - This is the major style of Rajasthani literature. This style has four major sub- genres.