Rajasthan Common GK Questions for Competitive Exams
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Rajasthan Common GK Questions for Competitive Exams
Q : In which district is the male literacy in the state?
(A) Jhunjhunu
(B) Kota
(C) Jalore
(D) Banswara
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The highest male literacy was reported in Jhunjhunu at 87.88% followed by Kota (87.65%) and Jaipur (87.27%). Pratapgarh reported the lowest male literacy at 70.13%. Of the 33 districts, only 12 managed to register male literacy rate above the state average of 80.51%.
In which district of Rajasthan is the world's third largest cricket stadium proposed to be built?
(A) Jaipur
(B) Kota
(C) Udaipur
(D) Bikaner
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Vedanta's Hindustan Zinc (HZL) signed an MoU with the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) for the development of the world's third-largest cricket stadium in the village of Chonp in Jaipur.
Which was the first princely state of Rajasthan state which came under the Doctrine of Lopes?
(A) Karauli
(B) Ajmer
(C) Dhaulpur
(D) Satara
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The first state merged according to the lapse principle was Satara. Raja Appa Saheb of Satara, some time before his death, had made an 'adopted son' without the permission of the East India Company. Lord Dalhousie declared it a dependent state and merged it.
What is the number of canals involved in the Indira Gandhi Canal Project?
(A) 5
(B) 6
(C) 7
(D) 8
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The correct answer is 7. Indira Gandhi Canal's total lift canals are '7'. One has been built in the first phase and six in the second phase. It provides irrigation to 8 districts and drinking water to 10 districts.
Which one of the following is not a cause of desertification in Rajasthan?
(A) Urbanization
(B) Improper soil and water management
(C) Solar energy production
(D) Deforestation
Correct Answer : C
Who is the immortal martyr woman of Rajasthan for the protection of forests?
(A) Kali Bai
(B) Janaki Devi
(C) Sita Ram
(D) Amrita Devi
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
In 1731 Amrita devi Bishnoi sacrifised her life along with 363 others for the protection of khejri trees.
Which animals cause maximum damage to vegetation in western Rajasthan?
(A) Sheep
(B) Bull
(C) Cow
(D) Camel
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Loss of soil cover mainly due to rain or wind and surface runoff is the biggest cause of desertification. Climate change' and' human activities can be considered as the two main causes of desertification. Removal of natural vegetation cover – agricultural activities in vulnerable ecosystems of arid and semi-arid regions, by taking too much fuel wood, which are thus strained beyond their carrying capacity. The following factors cause desertification: Climate change – particularly long dry periods, leading to drought. Too many animals within the area – leading to overgrowth. Population growth – decline in traditional, less intensive, farming methods. Rajasthan is the state with the highest area of desertification in terms of total geographical area. The state has 62.90% of the total geographical area under desertification and land degradation for the period 2011–13. The UNCCD defines desertification as 'land degradation in dry, semi-arid and sub-humid areas, resulting in
In which district are teak trees concentrated?
(A) Sirohi
(B) Baran
(C) Banswara
(D) Udaipur
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
In Rajasthan, teak forests are found mainly in the district of Udaipur, Dungarpur, Jhalawar, Chittorgarh and Baran.
Where is the Desert Afforestation Research Center located?
(A) Jaisalmer
(B) Alwar
(C) Jodhpur
(D) Jaipur
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
To arrest this degradation process and for scientific and sustainable management of the resources, Desert Afforestation Station was established in 1952 at Jodhpur.
Which tree is the teak of Rajasthan?
(A) Tecomella undulata
(B) Acacia
(C) Well
(D) Khejri
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Tecomella undulata is a tree species, locally known as rohida found in Thar Desert regions of India and Pakistan. It is a medium-sized tree that produces quality timber and is the main source of timber amongst the indigenous tree species of desert regions of Shekhawati and Marwar in Rajasthan.
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