GK Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: The construction of the Mahamaru temple was under the patronage of which architectural style-
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- 2Chauhanfalse
- 3Parmarfalse
- 4Pratiharatrue
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Answer : 4. "Pratihara"
Explanation :
1. Mahamaru style developed mainly in Marudesh, Sapadalaksha, Surasena and parts of Uparmal.
2. The patrons of the Mahamaru temple construction architectural style are Gurjara-Pratihar.
3. This style was very popular in Rajasthan from 8th to 12th century, obscene statues have also been made in it.
Example- Harshnath Temple (Sikar), Kiradu Temple (Barmer)
Q: Antyodaya Yojana was started in Rajasthan during the office tenure of which Chief Minister-
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63ad62c64edf0d56993a1c9b- 1Haridev Joshifalse
- 2Shivcharan Mathurfalse
- 3Bhairon Singh Shekhawattrue
- 4Jagannath Pahadiyafalse
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Answer : 3. "Bhairon Singh Shekhawat"
Explanation :
1. Antyodaya Scheme in Rajasthan was started in 1977 in the Chief Minister's office of Bhairo Singh Shekhawat. This scheme was launched to provide assistance to the poorest families of Rajasthan. Under this scheme, poor families are provided access to basic amenities like food grains, education, health, and housing.
2. Bhairo Singh Shekhawat was the Chief Minister of Rajasthan from 1977 to 1980. He was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He initiated many important schemes and policies in Rajasthan, including Antyodaya Yojana.
Q: The purpose of Rajasthan Public Service Guarantee Act, 2011 is -
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6304aaa229cb463044298ad6- 1Bring Transparencyfalse
- 2Providing Grievance Redressab Mechanismfalse
- 3Right to receive servicefalse
- 4All of the abovetrue
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Answer : 4. "All of the above"
Explanation :
1. The initial Act covered 108 services of 15 major government departments, envisaged time-bound performance of duties by government officials and provided for cash penalties for offenders.
2. To promote good governance: The objective of this Act is to make the state government accountable for providing quality and timely public services to the citizens.
3. To protect the rights of citizens: The objective of this Act is to provide the citizens with the right to receive their public services in the stipulated time frame and with quality.
4. Simplifying government procedures: The objective of this Act is to make government procedures simple and transparent so that citizens find it easier to understand and follow them.
Q: In which year Rajasthan State Dairy Development Corporation was established?
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638e1b8675f808476e2f8203- 11975true
- 21985false
- 31978false
- 41988false
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Answer : 1. "1975 "
Explanation :
1. Dairy development was initiated by the state government in the early seventies under the aegis of Rajasthan State Dairy Development Corporation (RSDDC), registered in 1975. Two years later the RCDF took over responsibility for many of the RSDDC's functions.
2. It has become the nodal agency for the implementation of Operation Flood in the state.
3. The Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation (RCDF), established in 1977 as the implementing agency for dairy development programs in Rajasthan, is registered as a Society under the Rajasthan Cooperative Societies Act 196.
Q: When was Ajmer city established?
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- 21114 ADfalse
- 31115 ADfalse
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Answer : 1. "1113 AD"
Explanation :
1. Ajmer city was founded by the 11th century Chauhan dynasty king Ajaydev in 1113 AD.
2. Ajmer city is situated on the slopes of Taragarh hill of Aravali mountain range. The city is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus and Muslims. It is also a centre of culture and education.
Q: In which district Sevan grass grows widely?
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638e1cee34f83f1472917be3- 1Barmerfalse
- 2Bikanerfalse
- 3Jaisalmertrue
- 4Hanumangarhfalse
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Answer : 3. "Jaisalmer"
Explanation :
1. Sevan grass grows widely in Jaisalmer district.
2. Found mainly in the dry areas of western Rajasthan in the country.
3. This grass can tolerate drought due to welldeveloped root-rhizomes system.
4. Due to which it grows easily in the sandy soil of areas with less rainfall.
5. Its fodder is digestive and nutritious for animals.
Q: Which district is the largest producer of gram in Rajasthan?
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638df80758400a550dc0985d- 1Hanumangarhtrue
- 2Churufalse
- 3Ganganagarfalse
- 4Bikanerfalse
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Answer : 1. "Hanumangarh "
Explanation :
1. Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan is the largest producer of gram.
2. Gram is an important pulse crop of Rajasthan and has an important role in the agri-commodity market.
3. India is at the top among gram producing countries in the world. Gram is basically grown in dry areas.
Q: The western most ridge in east Sirohi with low height, steep and rugged topography is known as -
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638df79034f83f14728fa5c0- 1Girwafalse
- 2Malkheradfalse
- 3Deshharofalse
- 4Bhakartrue
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Answer : 4. "Bhakar"
Explanation :
1. Bhakar: The ridge situated in the far west of East Sirohi, which is steep, less elevated and rough, is called Bhakar.
2. Girwa: The saucer-shaped hills around Udaipur are called Girwa in the local language.
3. Kherad and Malkherad: Most of the area is spread in the basin of Banas river, that is, this area is spread over most of Jahazpur tehsil of Bhilwara district and Tonk district. In this area, the plateau slope is generally CD-shaped and towards the Banas valley. Also known by the name.
4. Desharo: The area between Jarga and Sirohi hills in Udaipur is called Desharo because it is always green.

