1. In the year 1973, the Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up Lokayukta Ordinance was passed, which became effective in Rajasthan from February 3, 1973.

All of the following statements are correct.

( A ) The Chief Minister appoints a Parliamentary Secretary and administers the oath of office.

( B ) Parliamentary Secretaries are appointed to assist Ministers.

( C ) State governments have been appointing Parliamentary Secretaries from among MLAs.

All the pairs (Article – Provision) are correct.

( A ) Article 161 Power of Governor to grant pardon

( B ) Article 167 - Duties of Chief Minister

( C ) Article 213 - Power of Governor to promulgate ordinances

1. The first assembly elections in Rajasthan were held in the year 1952. The tenure of the assembly formed during this period lasted till 1952.

2. The number of members in the first assembly was 160. When Ajmer merged with Rajasthan state in the year 1956, the number of members was increased to 190.

3. The number of members in the second assembly (1957-62) was. Whereas in the fourth assembly (1967-72) there were 184 members.

4. From the sixth (1977-80) Legislative Assembly, the number of members increased to 200.

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).

 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.