Which river is the largest river in Rajasthan by length?
ASutlej
BIndus
CChambal
DLuni
Correct Answer:
A. Sutlej
EXPLANATION
The Sutlej River is the longest river in Rajasthan. The Chambal and Luni are also important rivers, but Sutlej is the longest in terms of its flow within Rajasthan.
The Battle of Haldighati (1576) was fought between Maharana Pratap and which Mughal general?
AMan Singh I
BRaja Todar Mal
CMirza Raja Jaisingh
DBairam Khan
Correct Answer:
A. Man Singh I
EXPLANATION
The Battle of Haldighati was fought between Maharana Pratap of Mewar and Man Singh I (a Rajput general of Akbar). Though Pratap lost, he continued his resistance against Mughal rule.
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rajasthan was inscribed in 2013?
AHawa Mahal
BJantar Mantar (Jaipur)
CKumbhalgarh Fort
DMehrangarh Fort
Correct Answer:
B. Jantar Mantar (Jaipur)
EXPLANATION
Jantar Mantar in Jaipur was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010 (not 2013, but closest option). It is an astronomical observation site built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.