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Q :  

In which districts of Rajasthan, population density is found to be less than 100 persons per square kilometre (According to Census - 2011)?

(A) Jaisalmer, Barmer and Jodhpur

(B) Jaisalmer, Barmer and Bikaner

(C) Jaisalmer, Pali and Barmer

(D) Jaisalmer, Pali and Jodhpur

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

In Rajasthan, the population density in Jaisalmer, Barmer and Bikaner districts is less than 100 persons per square kilometre.


Q :  

According to the Census 2011, which district of Rajasthan had the lowest rural sex ratio?

(A) Jaisalmer

(B) Pali

(C) Tonk

(D) Dholpur

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

According to the 2011 census, Dholpur district of Rajasthan had the lowest rural sex ratio.


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 :  

The Chairman of State Human Rights Commission is appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a committee, who among the following is not part of that? 

(A) Chief Minister

(B) Speaker of Legislative Assembly

(C) Opposition Leader of Legislative Assembly

(D) Chief Justice of High Court

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The Chairman of the State Human Rights Commission is appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a committee consisting of all.

(A) Chief Minister

(B) Assembly Speaker

(C) Leader of the opposition in the assembly


Q :  

What is the maximum amount that the Rajasthan State Information Commission can impose fine for not giving information? 

(A) 15,000

(B) 20,000

(C) 25,000

(D) 30,000

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Rajasthan State Information Commission can impose a maximum fine of ₹25,000 for not providing information. The amount of penalty will be ₹250 per day until the information is furnished or the application is received.


Q :  

Khus grass is mainly found in Rajasthan in-

(A) Bharatpur and Tonk Forest division

(B) Western Rajasthan

(C) South-Eastern Rajasthan (Hadoti)

(D) Abu Mountain region

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. Khas grass or khus grass grows in Tonk, Sawai Madhopur, Bharatpur districts of Rajasthan.

2.Chrysopogon zizanioides, commonly known as poppy and khus, is a special grass native to India.

3. It is a densely clustered grass with long, thin and hard leaves and can grow up to 1.5 meters high.


Q :  

Maize is produced largely in which part of Rajasthan?

(A) Southern and South Eastern

(B) Central East

(C) Eastern

(D) Northern

Correct Answer : A
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.


Q :  

Who was the first Protem Speaker of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly? 

(A) Maharao Sangram Singh

(B) Narayan Singh Masuda

(C) Poonam Chand Vishnoi

(D) Yashwant Singh Nahar

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. First Protem Speaker of Rajasthan Assembly -Maharao Sangram Singh

2. First Speaker of Rajasthan Assembly - Narottam Lal Joshi

3. First Deputy Speaker of Rajasthan Assembly - Lal Singh Shaktawat

4. First Leader of Opposition of Rajasthan Assembly - Jaswant Singh

5. First Chief Minister of Rajasthan -Tikaram Paliwal

6. First woman MP of Rajasthan - Smt. Sharda Bhargava


Q :  

'Bithadi Wind Energy Project' is established in which district of Rajasthan?

(A) Jaisalmer

(B) Bikaner

(C) Chittorgarh

(D) Jodhpur

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

1. 'Bithri Wind Energy Project' has been established in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan.

 2. This is the third wind energy project of the state, which has been established in Mas Bithadi village of Phalodi town.


Q :  

When was the Planning Department established in Rajasthan?

(A) 1953

(B) 1954

(C) 1955

(D) 1956

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. The Planning Department in Rajasthan was established in July, 1953. The main objective of establishing this department was to prepare a plan for economic development in the state. This department is headed by the Chief Minister.

2. The major functions of the planning department include-

- Preparing plans for the economic development of the state

- Monitoring the implementation of plans

- Evaluating plans

- Arranging funds for projects


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