The City Palace in Jaipur was designed by which architect?
Answer: B
The City Palace was designed by Vidyadhar Chakravarti under the direction of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, blending Mughal and Western architecture.
Q.122Medium
The Rajasthan Canal, also known as the Indira Gandhi Canal, originates from which river?
Answer: A
The Rajasthan Canal (Indira Gandhi Canal) originates from the Sutlej River near Harike in Punjab and irrigates western Rajasthan.
Q.123Medium
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rajasthan is known for its stepwell architecture?
Answer: A
Chand Baori in Abhaneri (Dausa district) is famous for its magnificent stepwell (baoli) architecture and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q.124Medium
The Pabuji Temple, dedicated to a folk deity, is located in which district?
Answer: A
The Pabuji Temple is located in Barmer district and is dedicated to Pabuji, a legendary folk hero and deity of Rajasthan.
Q.125Medium
Which Rajasthani ruler commissioned the construction of the Hawa Mahal in Jaipur?
Answer: B
Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh commissioned the construction of the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) in 1799.
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Q.126Medium
Which natural resource makes Rajasthan a major producer in India?
Answer: D
Rajasthan is rich in various mineral resources including feldspar, mica, limestone, gypsum, iron ore, and copper, making it a leading mineral-producing state.
Q.127Medium
Rajasthan accounts for what percentage of India's total salt production?
Answer: C
Rajasthan is one of the leading salt-producing states in India, contributing approximately 60% of the country's total salt production, particularly from the salt pans in Sambhar Lake.
Q.128Medium
The Jodhpur region of Rajasthan is famous for which type of traditional textile art?
Answer: B
Jodhpur is particularly known for Leheriya, a tie-and-dye technique producing wave-like patterns in traditional Rajasthani textiles.
Q.129Medium
Which freedom fighter from Rajasthan is known for the Khimsar Satyagraha of 1946?
Answer: A
Gokul Chand Sharma led the Khimsar Satyagraha, an important non-violent protest movement in Rajasthan during the Indian independence struggle.
Q.130Medium
Which district in Rajasthan is the largest producer of opium in India under legal cultivation?
Answer: A
Chittorgarh district has been the major center for legal opium cultivation in India under government supervision and licensing.
Q.131Medium
The ancient city of Ranakpur is famous for which architectural structure?
Answer: B
Ranakpur houses the stunning Adinath Jain Temple, renowned for its intricate marble architecture and 1444 uniquely carved pillars, constructed in the 15th century.
Q.132Medium
Which Rajasthani art form involves leather puppetry and narrative storytelling?
Answer: B
Kathputli is a traditional puppet theater form from Rajasthan, using intricately carved wooden puppets to narrate folk tales and epics.
Q.133Medium
Which Rajasthani folk song tradition is associated with women grinding grain?
Answer: B
Chakli is a traditional Rajasthani folk song performed by women while grinding grain, featuring rhythmic hand clapping and traditional melodies.
Q.134Medium
The Sambhar Lake, India's largest inland salt lake, is located in which district?
Answer: C
Sambhar Lake, spread across multiple districts including Nagaur, is the largest inland salt lake in India and a major source of salt production.
Q.135Medium
Which Rajasthani folk deity is associated with the protection of livestock and agriculture, celebrated through the Pabuji tradition?
Answer: B
Pabuji is a revered folk deity in Rajasthan associated with pastoral life, livestock protection, and agricultural prosperity, with narrative art forms (Phad paintings) dedicated to his stories.
Q.136Medium
The Khimsar Sandcastle in Rajasthan was discovered by which archaeologist in 2022?
Answer: A
Dr. K. K. Muhammad, a renowned archaeologist, made significant discoveries related to Rajasthan's archaeological heritage. Recent excavations have revealed important Indus Valley Civilization sites in Rajasthan.
Q.137Medium
The Ranthambore National Park, a tiger reserve in Rajasthan, is located near which city?
Answer: A
Ranthambore National Park is located near Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan. It is one of India's most important tiger reserves and was established in 1980.
Q.138Medium
Which traditional Rajasthani art form involves the creation of intricate patterns on walls using cow dung and natural pigments?
Answer: A
Mandana Art is a traditional Rajasthani folk art where women create geometric and floral patterns on walls using cow dung and natural colors, particularly during festivals.
Q.139Medium
The Aravalli Range, which runs through Rajasthan, extends from which region to another?
Answer: C
The Aravalli Range extends from Haryana in the north to Gujarat in the south, passing through Rajasthan. It is one of the oldest mountain ranges in India.
Q.140Medium
Which Rajasthani text, written by Chand Bardai, chronicles the life of Prithviraj Chauhan?
Answer: A
Prithviraj Raso is an epic poem composed by Chand Bardai in the 12th century. It narrates the deeds and conquests of Prithviraj Chauhan, the last Hindu king of Delhi.
