Rajasthan Common GK Questions for Competitive Exams

1. Colonel James Tod had said that if he was offered a jagir in Rajasthan, he would choose the fort of Bhainsrodgarh. Bhainsrodgarh Fort is located in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan. It is an ancient and historical fort known for its beauty and natural beauty.

2. Todd was a British historian and diplomat who wrote several books on the history and culture of Rajasthan. He called Bhainsrodgarh fort "Paradise of Rajasthan". He said the citadel is "a unique place for its beauty, natural beauty and historical importance."

1. In Rajasthani language, "Palan" means "saddle placed on a camel". It is made of wood or metal, and has a seat for riding on the back of a camel. The palan usually consists of a back, a mattress, and a halter. Palan camels are used for riding, carrying goods, or both. 

2. The owner of five hundred camels is called (Pachasadi).

3. The bundle of grass loaded on a camel is called hay.

4. Palan is tied on the back of the camel for carrying it.

5. To enhance the beauty of the camel, a cow's neck is worn.

6. In Marwari, the sitting of a camel is called (Jhaikna).

All lists are matched.

(1) Shahpura (iv) Sant Ramcharan Ji

(2) Singhthal (i) Sant Hariram Das Ji

(3) Khedapa (ii) Sant Ramdas Ji

(4) Ren          (iii) Saint Dariav Ji

 1. Mangarh Hill situated on the Gujarat-Rajasthan border is also known by the tribal name Jallianwala.

2. On November 17, 1913, a tragedy occurred in Mangadh (Banswara, Rajasthan) in which more than 1,500 Bhil tribals were killed.

3. Guru was a great leader among the Bhil and Garasia tribal communities, a man who united thousands of tribals on his own. The immediate Mangadh covered the border areas of present-day Udaipur, Dungarpur and Banswara of Rajasthan, Idar of Gujarat and Malwa of Madhya Pradesh.

1. Located in the small town of Pushkar in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan, Pushkar Lake is one of the most prominent places of pilgrimage and also the site of the world-famous Pushkar Fair.

2. The lake of Pushkar has incredible historical and religious significance.

3. This lake is surrounded by about 500 temples and 52 ghats of various religious importance. People from all over the country and from all walks of life come here to take a dip in its sacred waters.

4. Out of these 52 ghats, two ghats have special significance. Gau Ghat – where the ashes of great personalities like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Lal Bahadur Shastri were immersed.