Rajasthan GK Questions Quiz with Answers
Which tribe lives in the area called 'Bhakhar Patta' in the hills spread to the east of Mount Abu?
(A) Garasia
(B) Kathodi
(C) Damor
(D) Sahariya
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
1. The Garasia tribe lives in the area called 'Bhakhar Patta' in the hills spread to the east of Mount Abu.
2. Garasia is a major tribal community in Rajasthan. They mainly reside in Sirohi, Udaipur and Pali districts of Rajasthan. The majority population of Garasis lives in Abu Road and Pindwara tehsils of Sirohi district.
The 'Uttar-Totadri' of Rajasthan is called-
(A) Mandore
(B) Bhinmal
(C) Galata
(D) Mount Abound
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Due to Galta Ji being the first and main Jagadguru Peeth of entire North India, it is also called Uttar Totadri.
The fair which is famous as the 'Kumbh of Sahariya tribe' is -
(A) Sitabadi fair
(B) Nagaur fair
(C) Dol fair
(D) Beneshwar fair
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Sitabari Fair (Kelwara – Bandra)
This fair fills on Jyeshtha Amavasya. This fair is called “Kumbh of Sahariya tribe”. Hadoti is the biggest fair of the region.
Which fair is known as 'Kumbh of Sahariya tribe'?
(A) Shilpagram Fair, Udaipur
(B) Banganga Fair
(C) Pushkar Fair
(D) Sitabari Fair
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Sitabari Fair (Kelwara – Bandra)
This fair fills on Jyeshtha Amavasya. This fair is called “Kumbh of Sahariya tribe”. Hadoti is the biggest fair of the region.
What percentage of Sahariya tribe is found in Kishanganj and Shahabad?
(A) 98
(B) 95
(C) 85
(D) 95.20
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
1. Sahariya is the most backward scheduled tribe in Rajasthan.
2. 98 percent Sahariya tribals live in Kishanganj and Shahbad tehsil of Baran district.
'Sugan Chidi' is considered to be the form of which Lokmata?
(A) Sheetla Mata
(B) Swangia Mata
(C) Naganechi Mata
(D) Ayed Mata
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Swaangiya Mata: If we look at the origin of the folk goddesses and clan goddesses who are symbols of faith in the people of Rajasthan, we will find that many famous goddesses, symbols of power, were born in Charankul. Among the famous goddesses born in Charankul, Awad, Swangiyan, Karni Mata etc. are prominent. Along with the stories of glory of different dynasties, many miraculous incidents of these goddesses are recorded on the pages of history.
The ruler of which region was Swangia Mata Kuldevi?
(A) Jaisalmer
(B) Udaipur
(C) Bikaner
(D) Barmer
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Swaangiya Mata: If we look at the origin of the folk goddesses and clan goddesses who are symbols of faith in the people of Rajasthan, we will find that many famous goddesses, symbols of power, were born in Charankul. Among the famous goddesses born in Charankul, Awad, Swangiyan, Karni Mata etc. are prominent. Along with the stories of glory of different dynasties, many miraculous incidents of these goddesses are recorded on the pages of history.
Constructed temples in Osian near Jodhpur-
(A) Pratiharas
(B) Gujar
(C) Rajputs
(D) Jats
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
1. The temple of Osiya near Jodhpur was built by the Pratiharas.
2. The temples of Ossia are divided into two groups – eastern and western.
3. Among the eastern group, the most impressive are the three Hari-Hara temples built in the Maha-Maru style of architecture.
Who presides over the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
(A) President
(B) Prime Minister
(C) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(D) Vice President
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides in his absence.
Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque was built by:
(A) Razia
(B) Balvan
(C) Qutubuddin Aibak
(D) Iltutmish
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The construction of Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque located in the Qutub Minar complex was started by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the first ruler of the Slave dynasty in 1206. It took 4 years to build this mosque.