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Q.141 Medium General Studies II
Which ancient Rajasthani kingdom was known for its capital at Amer (Amber)?
A Mewar Kingdom
B Marwar Kingdom
C Dhundhar Kingdom
D Hadoti Kingdom
Correct Answer:  C. Dhundhar Kingdom
EXPLANATION

The Dhundhar Kingdom had its capital at Amer/Amber, which later became the city of Jaipur.

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Q.142 Medium General Studies II
The Aravalli Mountain Range, which passes through Rajasthan, is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world. What is its approximate age?
A 200-250 million years
B 800-900 million years
C 1.5-2 billion years
D 3-4 billion years
Correct Answer:  C. 1.5-2 billion years
EXPLANATION

The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest mountain ranges globally, formed approximately 1.5-2 billion years ago during the Archean eon.

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Q.143 Medium General Studies II
Which Rajasthani folk painting style is UNESCO recognized and native to Bhilwara district?
A Phad Painting
B Warli Painting
C Mandana Painting
D Thangka Painting
Correct Answer:  A. Phad Painting
EXPLANATION

Phad Painting is a traditional scroll painting art form of Rajasthan, particularly from Bhilwara district, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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Q.144 Medium General Studies II
The Ranthambhore Fort and tiger reserve are located in which district of Rajasthan?
A Sawai Madhopur
B Jaipur
C Chittorgarh
D Kota
Correct Answer:  A. Sawai Madhopur
EXPLANATION

Ranthambhore National Park and Fort are located in Sawai Madhopur district, and it is one of India's most important tiger reserves.

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Q.145 Medium General Studies II
The Deshnok Temple in Bikaner is famous for its unusual religious practice of worshipping which animal?
A Snakes
B Rats
C Peacocks
D Pigeons
Correct Answer:  B. Rats
EXPLANATION

The Deshnok Temple (Karni Mata Temple) in Bikaner is famous for housing thousands of sacred rats that devotees believe are manifestations of the goddess.

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Q.146 Medium General Studies II
Which Rajasthani ruler established the Marwar kingdom and founded Jodhpur in 1459?
A Rao Jodha
B Maharaja Jaswant Singh
C Maharaja Abhay Singh
D Rao Chandrasena
Correct Answer:  A. Rao Jodha
EXPLANATION

Rao Jodha founded Jodhpur in 1459 and established the Marwar kingdom, making it a powerful Rajput principality.

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Q.147 Medium General Studies II
Which Rajasthani dance form is traditionally performed during weddings and is known for its vigorous movements?
A Kathak
B Ghoomar
C Bhangra
D Suisini
Correct Answer:  B. Ghoomar
EXPLANATION

Ghoomar is a traditional Rajasthani circle dance performed primarily by women during festivals and weddings, characterized by graceful spinning movements.

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Q.148 Medium General Studies II
The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur, built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in which year?
A 2008
B 2010
C 2012
D 2014
Correct Answer:  A. 2008
EXPLANATION

The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, recognized for its astronomical observation instruments.

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Q.149 Medium General Studies II
Which ancient city of Rajasthan was the capital of the Mauryan Empire's provincial administration?
A Ajmer
B Jodhpur
C Chittor
D Pushkar
Correct Answer:  A. Ajmer
EXPLANATION

Ajmer served as a major administrative center during the Mauryan period and later became an important city under various rulers.

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Q.150 Medium General Studies II
Which Rajasthani folk instrument is known as the 'desert violin'?
A Sarangi
B Ravanhatta
C Dholak
D Morchang
Correct Answer:  B. Ravanhatta
EXPLANATION

Ravanhatta is a single-stringed instrument known as the 'desert violin' of Rajasthan, used in folk performances.

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