Rajasthan GK Questions Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: In terms of area which one of the following is the largest agroclimatic zone in Rajasthan?
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5e78618cf012602a3def4072- 1Humid Southern Plainfalse
- 2Arid Western Plaintrue
- 3Flood Prone Eastern Plainfalse
- 4Irrigated North - Western Plainfalse
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Answer : 2. "Arid Western Plain "
Explanation :
1. Rajasthan's agriculture is divided into 10 parts on the basis of crop climate zone.
2. In terms of area, the largest agro-climatic zone of Rajasthan is I-C (extremely dry partially irrigated zone).
3. Rajasthan's smallest agricultural crop in terms of area is climate zone IV-B.
4. On the basis of agricultural area, the largest agricultural crop in Rajasthan is climate zone III-B.
Q: In which assembly election, the number of members of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly was increased from 184 to 200?
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Answer : 3. "sixth"
Explanation :
1. The membership of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, as determined by the Delimitation Commission, was 160 in 1952 and at present is 200 after considerable recommendations of the same Commission.
2. The first Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (1952-57) was inaugurated on 31 March 1952.
3. It had 160 members. It was increased to 190 after the merger of the then Ajmer state with Rajasthan in 1956.
4. The number in the second (1957–62) and third (1962–67) assemblies was 176. The fourth (1967–72) and fifth (1972–77) Legislative Assemblies had 184 members.
5. Increased to 200 from the sixth Legislative Assembly (1977–80).
Q: Who contributed the most in helping prince Ajeetsingh in getting back Kingdom of Jodhpur?
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61483a114ed0153e6e6f13b4- 1Veer Durgadas Rathoretrue
- 2Jainta and Koopafalse
- 3Pannadhayfalse
- 4Jaimal and Pattafalse
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Answer : 1. "Veer Durgadas Rathore"
Explanation :
1. Durgadas Rathore helped in installing Ajit Singh of Marwar on the throne. Ajit Singh was the son of Maharaja Jaswant Singh. After the death of Jaswant Singh, Aurangzeb did not accept his son Ajit Singh as the ruler of Marwar. He placed his puppet ruler Kirti Singh in control of Marwar.
2. Veer Durgadas Rathore is called the savior of Marwar, Anabindiya pearl of Marwar, UNICEF of Rathores.
3. Veer Durgadas Rathore was born on 13 August 1638 in Salwa village of Marwar princely state. Durgadas Rathore's father's name was Askaran who used to be the minister of Maharaja Jaswant Singh in Jodhpur court.
4. Even today in the history of Rajasthan, it is said about brave Durgadas Rathod that “Mai Aihadau Poot Jan, Jehdau Durgadas, Band Marudhara Rakhiyo Bin Khambha Aakash”.
Q: In which district is Akal Wood Fossil Park located?
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5fdae9949e27c46e628a4ce0- 1Jaisalmertrue
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- 3Jaipurfalse
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Answer : 1. "Jaisalmer"
Explanation :
1. Wood Fossil Park is located in the 'Marubhoomi National Park'.
2. Akal Wood Fossil Park is a National Geological Monument of India.
3. It is situated in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan.
4. It is also a biodiversity heritage site.
Q: First Biological Park of Rajasthan is-
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5e4cb711dfffd759fd0ab093- 1Machiya (Jodhpur)false
- 2Marudhara (Jaisalmer)false
- 3Sajjangarh (Udaipur)true
- 4Abheda (Kota)false
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Answer : 3. "Sajjangarh (Udaipur)"
Explanation :
1. The first biological park of Rajasthan is 'Sajjangarh Biological Park' located in Udaipur district, which was inaugurated on 12 April 2015 by the then Environment Minister Prakash Javedkar.
2. It is situated at the foothills of Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace, 8 kilometres away from Udaipur city. Mainly tigers, panthers, lions, reptiles, nilgai, sambar, wild boar and honeys are found in this park.
3. 5 Biological Parks of Rajasthan which include Sajjangarh Biological Park (Udaipur), Machia Biological Park (Jodhpur), Nahargarh Biological Park (Jaipur), Abheda Biological Park (Kota), Marudhara Biological Park (Bikaner) etc.
Q: The famous center of Blue Pottery in Rajasthan is-
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6177ef239909565b23544d53- 1Jaipurtrue
- 2Alwarfalse
- 3Chittorgarhfalse
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Answer : 1. "Jaipur"
Explanation :
1. Sawai Ram Singh II of Jaipur patronized Blue Pottery.
2. Blue pottery is widely recognized as a traditional craft of Jaipur.
3. It is originally from Turko-Persian.
4. This art came to Lahore from Persia during the reign of Akbar.
5. After this Ram Singh I brought it from Lahore to Jaipur. However, the greatest development of this art took place during the reign of Ram Sawai Singh II.
6. He sent Churaman and Kaluram potters to Delhi to learn this art. Q: Where did the famous blue pottery of Rajasthan originate?
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Answer : 3. "Turko-Persian"
Q: Which place in Rajasthan is known for its ‘Blue Pottery’?
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- 3Tonkfalse
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Answer : 2. "Jaipur"
Explanation :
1. Sawai Ram Singh II of Jaipur patronized Blue Pottery.
2. Blue pottery is widely recognized as a traditional craft of Jaipur.
3. It is originally from Turko-Persian.
4. This art came to Lahore from Persia during the reign of Akbar.
5. After this Ram Singh I brought it from Lahore to Jaipur. However, the greatest development of this art took place during the reign of Ram Sawai Singh II.
6. He sent Churaman and Kaluram potters to Delhi to learn this art.