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Rajasthan Basic GK Questions

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Q :  

Match these -

(1) Ajrakh Print                            (I) Kaithun

(2) Power loom fabric printing (II) Jodhpur

(3) Mothda                                  (III) Balotara

(4) Masuria                                 (IV) Barmer

Choose the correct option -

(A) (1)-(I), (2)-(II), (3)-(III), (4)-(IV)

(B) (1)-(II), (2)-(III), (3)-(IV), (4)-(I)

(C) (1)-(IV),(2)-(III), (3)-(II), (4)-(I)

(D) (1) (III),(2)-(IV), (3)-(I), (4)-(II)

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

All are matched -

(1) Ajrakh Print                                     (IV) Barmer

(2) Printing on power loom fabrics  (III) Balotra

(3) Mothra                                             (II) Jodhpur

(4) Masuria                                           (I) Kaithun


Q :  

The cloth worn on the waist by the men of Bhil tribe is called -

(A) Jama

(B) Kachabu

(C) Polya

(D) Khoyatu

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The correct answer is Khoyatu. Men of Bhil tribe wrap Khoyatu around their waists. The costume of the Bhil men comprises a turban or 'feta', an 'angi', tunic and a lower garment called 'potario'. The dhoti worn by them from the waist to the knees is called "Thephara or Dhepada".


Q :  

'Mahamandir of Jodhpur' is a place of worship of-

(A) Bishnoi sect

(B) Dadu sect

(C) Ramsnehi sect

(D) Nath sect

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Mahamandir in Jodhpur is the main seat of Nath Panth. The main deity inside the temple is of Lord Shiva.


Q :  

Where is Lok Kala Mandir located?

(A) Udaipur

(B) Jaipur

(C) Bikaner

(D) Jodhpur

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Which one of the following musical instrument is different from the other three? 

(A) Flute

(B) Mashak

(C) Shehnai

(D) Algoza

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Hence, the correct answer is "Flute". The guitar is of Western origin, has 6 strings, is plucked or strummed, and is not used in Indian music.


Q :  

President's rule was imposed for the maximum number of times during the tenure of which of the following Chief Minister of Rajasthan?

(A) Bhairon Singh Shekhawat

(B) Mohan Lal Sukhadia

(C) Haridev Joshi

(D) Shiv Charan Mathur

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

In Rajasthan, the President's rule was imposed the maximum number of times (2 times - 1980, 1992) during the tenure of Chief Minister Bhairon Singh Shekhawat.


Q :  

Who was the first Chairperson of the State Finance Commission in Rajasthan? 

(A) K. K. Goyal

(B) Heeralal Devpura

(C) M. C. Surana

(D) S. K. Ghosh

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. Under Article 280, State Finance Commission was established in all the states of India since 1993 on the lines of the Finance Commission of the Centre, whose objective is to review the financial position of the bodies and Panchayats and make recommendations for the same. The State Finance Commission is constituted by the Governor for a term of 5 years. A chairman and a maximum of four members can be appointed in it.

  2. Chairman of the First Finance Commission of Rajasthan – Krishna Kumar Goyal

  3. Chairman of the Sixth Finance Commission of Rajasthan – Pradyuman Singh


Q :  

In Rajasthan the quorum to constitute a meeting for the consideration of a no confidence motion against the chairman, Municipal Board shall be..................of the total number of persons entitle to vote thereat. 

(A) Three fourth (3/4)

(B) One tenth (1/10)

(C) One third (1/3)

(D) Two third (2/3)

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Quorum for constituting a meeting to consider a motion of no confidence against the Municipal Chairperson in Rajasthan shall be three-fourths (3/4) of the total number of persons entitled to vote therein.


Q :  

When the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 came into force in the State? 

(A) April 23, 1994

(B) April 23, 1995

(C) April 24, 1994

(D) April 24, 1995

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. Section 89 of the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 provides for the constitution of Rajasthan Panchayat Samiti and Zilla Parishad Service.

2. The amendment to section 89 states that the expression “Village Development Officer” shall be substituted for the existing expression “Village-level worker/Gram Sevak”.

3. The post of Gram Sevaks under Section 89 does not exist in Panchayati Raj Institutions and hence the existing provisions are deleted.

4. The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 came into force in the state on April 23, 1994.


Q :  

Who among the following has been both the Secretary and Chairman of the Public Service Commission of Rajasthan?

(A) Yatindra Singh

(B) D. D. Chauhan

(C) N. K. Bairwa

(D) Devendra Singh

Correct Answer : C

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