Rajasthan GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Who has established Ramprakash Theater in Jaipur?

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    Maharaja Ramsingh II
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    Sawai Jai Singh
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    Maharaja Man Singh
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    Maharaja Pratap Singh
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Answer : 1. "Maharaja Ramsingh II"
Explanation :

Ramprakash Theater of Jaipur was the first theater building of Hindi speaking state which was built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II in 1878. Ram Singh was very interested in music, dance and drama. After seeing many plays in Kolkata, Delhi and Shimla, he built this theater in Jaipur. He also trained the singers, dancers and courtesans of his own country for acting. For training, he appointed Pestanji Bhai Batliwala of Parsi theater and actor and director Dadabhai Ratanji Thoonthi.

Q:

Name the freedom fighter who composed the popular song called "Panchida" -

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    Vijay Singh Pathik
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    Hiralal Shastri
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    Manikya Lal Verma
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    Jainarain Vyas
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Answer : 3. "Manikya Lal Verma "
Explanation :

The popular song named 'Panchida' was written by freedom fighter Manikyalal Verma. He opposed evil practices like the dowry system, purdah system etc. and emphasized women's education.

Q:

Who wrote 'Zij Muhammad Shahi' a book about Astronomy?

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    Jaswant Singh ruler of Jodhpur
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    Bharmal ruler of Amer
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    Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur
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    Maharana Udai Singh of Udaipur
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Answer : 3. "Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur"
Explanation :

1. In 1725 AD, Sawai Jai Singh II made a pure table of constellations ‘Jij Muhammad Shahi’ and composed an astrological book named ‘Jai Singh Karika’.

2. Sawai Jai Singh built a big observatory, Jantar Mantar, in Jaipur in 1734 AD, which is the largest observatory in the country.

Q:

Which of the following pairs (Coins Area of - Circulation) does not match?

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    Swarup shahi - Mewar
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    Madanshahi - Bikaner
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    Vijay Shahi-Jodhpur
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    Jhadshahi-Jaipur
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Answer : 2. "Madanshahi - Bikaner"
Explanation :

All the following pairs (coins – area of circulation) are matched.

(A) Swaroopshahi – Mewar

(B) Madanshahi – Jhalawar

(C) Vijayshahi - Jodhpur

(D) Jharshahi – Jaipur

Q:

Among the tribal women in Rajasthan, who wears the "Katki" garment?

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    Married woman
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    Unmarried woman
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    Widow woman
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    None of these
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Answer : 2. "Unmarried woman"
Explanation :

1. Katki Odhani is famous in the tribal areas of Rajasthan.

2. It is especially for unmarried women

3. It is also called Pavli Bhanta ki Odhani.

4. Tribal unmarried women in Rajasthan are called Katki.

Q:

The city of Rajasthan to which C. V. Raman has named as "Island of Glory" is -

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    Ajmer
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    Udaipur
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    Jaipur
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    Jodhpur
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Answer : 3. "Jaipur"
Explanation :

Jaipur, the largest city and capital of Rajasthan, is also known as the Pink City. Built by Sawai Jai Singh, this place was the first planned city of India. Serene temples, tall standing forts and palaces, and beautiful havelis with royal elegance; Jaipur's fame includes.

Q:

Where was the Asia's largest cement factory established in the year 1953?

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    Jaipur
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    Sawai Madhopur
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    Jodhpur
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    Bikaner
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Answer : 2. "Sawai Madhopur"
Explanation :

In the year 1953, Asia's largest cement factory was established in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. Its name is "Jaipur Udyog Limited". This factory started in 1959 and remained operational till 1986. The factory employed 2,500 workers and produced 1.2 million tonnes of cement per year.

Q:

Where the 'Hadi Rani ki Baori' (Pond) is located?

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    Nadol
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    Todarai Singh
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    Abhaneri
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    Neemrana
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Answer : 2. "Todarai Singh"
Explanation :

Todaraisingh - Hadi Rani stepwell is located 2 hours ahead of Tonk by road. It is believed that this stepwell was built in the 12th century. This rectangular structure is built with a two-storey verandah on the western side. Each of its corridors is enclosed with arched gateways. Images of Brahma, Ganesha and Mahishasuramardini are carved on the lower floors. Some scenes of the Bollywood film "Paheli" starring superstar Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan were shot here.

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