Rajasthan GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which river of Rajasthan is called beheaded river?

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    Ghaggar
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    Sabi
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    Banganga
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    Mahi
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Answer : 3. "Banganga "
Explanation :

1. Banganga River originates from Bairath Hills in Jaipur.

2. It flows through Modhapur, Bharatpur and Fatehabad and joins Yamuna.

3. Jamwa Ramgarh Dam is built on this river in Jaipur.

4. It is also known as Rundit Sarita.

5. Banganga river has many tributaries like Gumti Nala, and Suri rivers on the right bank and Palsan and Sawan rivers on the left bank.

Q:

In which village of Nagaur district, fair is held in the memory of Tejaji?

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    Anantpura
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    Filling
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    Parbatsar
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    Harnawa
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Answer : 3. "Parbatsar"

Q:

Mahamaru style of temple architecture was patronised by-

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    Guhil
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    Chauhan
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    Pratihar
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    Parmar
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Answer : 3. "Pratihar"
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:

Under whose direction the excavation of Ganeshwar Civilization took place?

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    H. D. Sakaliya
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    A. N. Ghosh
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    V. N. Mishra
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    R. C. Agarwal
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Answer : 4. "R. C. Agarwal"
Explanation :

Ganeshwar Civilization - Neem Ka Thana (Sikar) Excavation on the banks of Kantli River RC Aggarwal 1977 Vijaykumar 1978-79 Mother of Copper Age Civilization Evidence of abundant copper material, fish hooks (harpoons), copper pin, stone magan/dam.

Q:

Hurda Conference was convened in the year -

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    1734 AD
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    1740 AD
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    1804 AD
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    1757 AD
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Answer : 1. "1734 AD"
Explanation :

1. It was held in the year 1734 and was presided over by Jai Singh and other prominent rulers of different regions of Rajasthan.

2. The objective of the meeting was to unite the forces of various Rajput tribes and to observe and check the increasing invasions of foreigners on their lands.

3. During that period, the Marathas also started invading lands and were gaining prominence.

4. Rajput leaders soon realized that Mughal power was unable to resist Maratha expansion and decided to hold a conference at Hurda to discuss the terms of a united Rajputana front against the Marathas.

5. After prolonged deliberations, an agreement was signed on 17 July 1734.

Q:

What is Chaar - bait?

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    A famous dance of Nath community
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    An instrument used in Ger dance
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    Song associated with Garasia tribe
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    A form of Lok Natya full of poetry
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Answer : 4. "A form of Lok Natya full of poetry "
Explanation :

1. Charbait is a 400-year-old traditional performance art, performed by a group of artists or singers. Charbait or four verses is a form of folklore and performance art.

2. It still survives today mainly in Rampur (Uttar Pradesh), Tonk (Rajasthan), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) and Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh).

3. The origin of the word charbait can be traced to the Persian language where it refers to a four-stanza poem in which each stanza is made up of four lines.

Q:

Reh, Kallar and Usher are another names of which soil?

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    Saline soil
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    Black soil
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    Red soil
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    Alluvial soil
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Answer : 1. "Saline soil"

Q:

The major maize producing districts in Rajasthan are-

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    Bhilwara, Chittorgarh and Udaipur
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    Sawai Madhopur and Karauli
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    Kota and Baran
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    Ganganager and Hanumangarh
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Answer : 1. "Bhilwara, Chittorgarh and Udaipur"
Explanation :

1. Maximum production of maize is in the southern and south-eastern parts of Rajasthan. These areas have high temperatures and rainfall, which is favourable for maize cultivation.

2. Highest producing districts of maize in Rajasthan which include Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Banswara, and Dungarpur.

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