Rajasthan GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Who is considered the promoter of Jaipur Gharana Katthak being the only classical dance of Rajasthan? 

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    Lachhan Maharaj
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    Bhanuji Maharaj
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    Birju Maharaj
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    Udai Shankarji
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Answer : 2. "Bhanuji Maharaj "
Explanation :

1. Kathak dance is a North Indian classical dance. If the story is told then it is called Kathak. The word Kathak means telling the story in dance form. In ancient times, Kathak was known as Kushilava.

2. This is the oldest gharana of Kathak. The originator of Jaipur Gharana is Bhanu ji (famous Shiva Tandav dancer).

Q:

Who was the author of Veer Vinod?

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    Suryamal Mishran
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    Gaurishankar Heerachand Ojha
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    Kaviraj Shyamaldas
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    Keshrisingh Barhath
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Answer : 3. "Kaviraj Shyamaldas"

Q:

Who among the following are not under the purview of enquiry of Lokayukta in Rajasthan?

(i) Ministers

(ii) Department Secretaries

(iii) Employees of State Assembly Secretariat

(iv) Accountant General, Rajasthan

Choose the correct code -

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    (i) & (iv)
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    (iii) & (iv)
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    only (iv)
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    (i), (ii) & (iv)
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Answer : 2. "(iii) & (iv)"
Explanation :

1. The institution of Lokayukta was created under the Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up-Lokayukta Act, 1973 to independently and impartially investigate and investigate complaints related to corruption and misuse of office against public servants with the aim of providing clean administration to the general public.

2. Lokayukta is an independent institution whose jurisdiction is the entire state of Rajasthan. It is not a department of the state government nor does the government interfere in its work.

3. In Rajasthan, ministers, secretaries and chairpersons of autonomous institutions come under the scrutiny of Lokayukta.

4. Presently the Lokayukta (Rajasthan) is Honorable Justice Shri Pratap Krishna Lohra.

Q:

According to Census 2011, literacy rate of female in Rajasthan is-

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    52.4%
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    53.2%
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    51.8%
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    52.1%
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Answer : 4. "52.1%"

Q:

The 'Walra' method, which is the cause of environmental degradation, is a type of -

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    Natural vegetation
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    Wild animals
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    Agriculture
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    Medical treatment
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Answer : 3. "Agriculture"
Explanation :

Walara agriculture is a type of shifting agriculture, in which land is used for a few years and later abandoned due to lack of fertility and diseases in the soil. This agriculture is done by primitive tribes.

2. Banswara, Udaipur and Dungarpur districts of Rajasthan are inhabited by primitive tribes. Walara agriculture is practiced in these districts.

Q:

Where are the Tire Tube Industries located in Rajasthan?

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    Karoli
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    Kotputli
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    Kankroli
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    Kelwa
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Answer : 3. "Kankroli"

Q:

'Isarda Dam Project' is constructed in which districts? 

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    Tonk and Sawai Madhopur
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    Kota and Baran
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    Jhalawar and Baran
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    Dungarpur and Banswara
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Answer : 1. "Tonk and Sawai Madhopur"
Explanation :

1. 'Isarda Dam Project' has been constructed in the Tonk and Sawai Madhopur districts.

2. It is on the banks of river Banas in Isarda village.

3. It envisages providing safe drinking water facilities to approximately 25 lakh rural and urban population, benefiting 1,079 villages, five towns in Dausa, Rajasthan and 177 villages, and one town in Sawai Madhopur district.

Q:

Which archaeological site was known as the 'Tamravati'?

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    Kalibanga
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    Bagore
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    Ahar
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    Bairath
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Answer : 3. "Ahar"
Explanation :

Ahad archaeological site was known by the name 'Tamravati' in ancient times. This archaeological site is located in Udaipur district of Rajasthan. This place is situated on the banks of the river Ahad. The Ahad culture is a Chalcolithic culture that flourished from 3000 BC to 1500 BC. It is adjacent and contemporary to the Indus Valley Civilization. It is also called Banas culture.

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