Rajasthan State GK MCQs and Answers

Answer: A) Kalraj Mishra

Explanation:

Kalraj Mishra is the governor of rajasthan.

Answer: B) Ashok Gehlot

Explanation:

Ashok Gehlot (born 3 May 1951) is an Indian politician serving as the current Chief Minister of Rajasthan. He held this position from December 1998 to 2003, and from 2008 to 2013, and again from 17 December 2018.

Answer: A) Ghoomar

Explanation:

Ghoomar is a famous dance of rajasthan.

Answer: B) Rohida

Explanation:

Rohida is a national flower of Rajasthan.

Answer: B) Khejri

Explanation:

Rajasthan's State tree Khejri is dying a slow death, scientists and environmentalists have warned. Khejri ( Prosopis cineraria ) covers about two-thirds of the total geographical area of the State and is of immense significance culturally and economically.

Answer: D) 30 March 1949

Explanation:

Rajasthan was Established on 30 March 1949.

Answer: D) Rajputana

Explanation:

Rajputana was Rajasthan's old name under the British, "land of the Rajputs", and the Maharaja of Mewar (Udaipur) was the acknowledged head of their 36 states. When India became independent, 23 princely states were consolidated to form the State of Rajasthan, "home of rajas".

Answer: A) Padmanabh Singh

Explanation:

Padmanabh Singh is the 21-year-old king of Jaipur, India. His full title is Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur.

Answer: C) Matsya Dwaita

Explanation:

It was founded by Matsya Dwaita, a son of the great emperor Uparachira Vasu.

Answer: B) Ravi Jhunjhunwala's

Explanation:

Ravi Jhunjhunwala's LNJ Bhilwara Group was started by his father Laxmi Niwas with a single textile mill in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, in1960. Jhunjhunwala gets the bulk of his wealth from listed electrode maker HEG, in which he has a 61% stake with his family.

Answer: B) The Abode of the Rajas

Explanation:

Rajasthan, meaning "The Abode of the Rajas" was formerly called Rajputana, "The Country of the Rajputs" (sons of rajas [princes]).

Answer: B) Maharana Sanga

Explanation:

Maharana Sanga was considered to be the most powerful king despite having close to 80 wounds on his body and having lost one arm and an eye. Maharana Sangram Singh was a fierce Rajput king who was known for his courage and tenacity.

Answer: A) Padharo Mhare Desh

Explanation:

Rajasthan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, for both domestic and international tourists. Rajasthan attracts tourists for its historical forts, palaces, art and culture with its slogan "Padharo mhare desh", now its changed . Every third foreign tourist visiting India travels to Rajasthan as it is part of the Golden Triangle for tourists visiting India.

Answer: C) Umaid Bhawan Palace

Explanation:

Umaid Bhawan Palace: It is the largest Royal Palace in Rajasthan. It is also one of the largest private residences in the world.

Answer: B) Rambagh Palace

Explanation:

Rambagh Palace: Formerly a Royal Palace now converted into a Heritage Hotel.

Answer: C) Dausa

Explanation:

Dausa - It is popular for Chand Baori and Mehandipur Balaji Temple.

Answer: B) Jodhpur

Explanation:

Jodhpur - Famous for architecture, blue homes giving the name "Blue City" and Mehrangarh fort.

Answer: B) Mount Abu

Explanation:

Mount Abu - A hill station with 11th century Dilwara Jain Temples. The highest peak in the Aravalli Range of Rajasthan, Guru Shikhar is just 15 km from the main town.mount abu is also a good attraction for adventure lovers . There are many kinds of adventure activities like trekking, caving,Rock climbing , Rappelling etc.

Answer: B) Alwar district

Explanation:

Sariska Tiger Reserve is Situated in the Alwar district.

Answer: A) Udaipur

Explanation:

Udaipur is Known as the "Venice of India".

Answer: D) Bundi

Explanation:

Bundi is Popular for its forts, palaces and stepwell reservoirs known as baoris.

Answer: B) Ajmer

Explanation:

Ajmer is Popular for Ajmer Sharif Dargah and Soniji Ki Nasiyan Jain Temple.

Answer: A) Jaipur

Explanation:

Jaipur is Known as the pink city of India.

Answer: D) Jaipur

Explanation:

Jaipur is known as the capital of Rajasthan.

Answer: B) Rajasthan

Explanation:

Rajasthan is the largest state in India.

Answer: D) Thar

Explanation:

Thar desert is a part of Rajasthan.

Answer: D) None of the above

Explanation:

There are 5 states of India that share their boundary with Rajasthan which are :

1. Punjab
2. Haryana
3. Gujarat
4. Madhya pradesh
5. Uttar pradesh

Answer: B) The Tropic of Cancer

Explanation:

The Tropic of Cancer passes through Rajasthan.

Answer: D) 3

Explanation:

There are 3 National Tiger Reserves in Rajasthan.

Answer: D) Jaipur

Explanation:

Jaipur is the Largest and most Populated metropolitan area in Rajasthan. Jodhpur, Kota and Bikaner being in order. Bhiwadi, Alwar and Udaipur being the cities with most growth in recent years in both terms of Population and Area.

Answer: B) Jaisalmer

Explanation:

Jaisalmer is the smallest city of Rajasthan.

Answer: C) 200

Explanation:

There are 200 seats in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.

Answer: D) 200

Explanation:

There are 200 Constituencies in Rajasthan.

Answer: A) 342,239 km2

Explanation:

Rajasthan is covered in the total area of 342,239 km2.

Answer: A) Barmer

Explanation:

Barmer shares a boundary with jaisalmer.

Answer: D) Both B and C

Explanation:

Both Sikar and Tonk share a boundary with "Jaipur" city.

Answer: A) Heera Lal Shastri

Explanation:

Heera Lal Shastri was the First chief minister of Rajasthan.

Answer: A) Edible oils

Explanation:

Rajasthan is among the largest producers of edible oils in India and the second largest producer of oilseeds.

Answer: C) Jaipur metro

Explanation:

The Jaipur Metro Rail system is India's sixth metro rail system after those in Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore, Gurugram and Mumbai. The Jaipur Metro is the first metro in India to run on triple-storey elevated road and metro track.

Answer: B) Hinduism

Explanation:

Hinduism, the religion of the vast majority of the population, is generally practiced through the worship of Brahma, Shiva, Shakti, Vishnu, and other deities. The town of Nathdwara, in southern Rajasthan, is an important religious centre for the Vallabhacharya school of Krishna worshippers.

Answer: B) 1956

Explanation:

The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA), is the governing body of Cricket in the state of Rajasthan. Its headquarters is in Jaipur. RCA administers the game of cricket in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was founded in1956.

Answer: C) Vaibhav Gahlot

Explanation:

Vaibhav Gahlot is the incumbent President of the RCA. The Rajasthan Cricket Association is officially recognized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and affiliated to it. It is a full member of Rajasthan Cricket Association was founded in 1931 at Ajmer and was earlier also known as the Rajputana.

Answer: A) Vasundhara Raje Scindia

Explanation:

Vasundhara Raje Scindia (born 8 March 1953) is an Indian politician, who has held two terms as the chief minister of Rajasthan. She was previously a minister in the Union Cabinet of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and was India's first Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. She is currently one of the national vice presidents of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). A member of the Scindia family, she is also the matriarch of the Bamraulia family of Dholpur.

Answer: C) Pichola Lake

Explanation:

Lake Palace (formally known as Jag Niwas) is a former summer palace of the royal dynasty of Mewar, it is now turned into a hotel. The Lake Palace is located on the island of Jag Niwas in Lake Pichola, Udaipur, India, and its natural foundation spans 4 acres (16,000 m2).

Answer: C) 1767

Explanation:

The Battle of Maonda and Mandholi was fought between the Maharaja Jawahar Singh, Jat ruler of Bharatpur and Madho Singh I of Jaipur in 1767.

Answer: A) 1576

Explanation:

Battle of Haldighati took place in 1576.This is one of the major battles in the history of Rajasthan which is mostly remembered for the valor of Maharana Pratap and it was fought by another Rajput Man Singh but he led the forces of Mughal emperor Akbar.

Answer: C) 1606

Explanation:

Battle of Dewair took place in 1606.The battle of Dewair was fought between Amar Singh I of Mewar and Mughal army led by Jahangir under Muhammad Parviz and Asaf Khan III. Shortly after his accession in 1606, Jahangir sent an army of 20,000 cavalry to attack Mewar.

Answer: C) 1680

Explanation:

Battle of Aravalli hills took place in 1680.

Answer: B) Mount Abu

Explanation:

Mount Abu is known as Shimla of Rajasthan.

Answer: A) Pokhran

Explanation:

It was on May 18, 1974, that India tested its first nuclear bomb successfully in Rajasthan's Pokhran.