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Q.1 Hard General Studies I

The concept of 'Sati' was particularly prevalent in which region of Rajasthan during medieval period?

AMewar

BMarwar

CJaisalmer

DAlwar

Correct Answer: B. Marwar

Explanation:

The practice of Sati (self-immolation of widows) was more prevalent in Marwar due to the warrior traditions and local customs of the region.

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Q.2 Hard General Studies I

The Khimsar Fort in Rajasthan belongs to which historical region?

AShekhawati

BMarwar

CMewar

DDhundhar

Correct Answer: B. Marwar

Explanation:

Khimsar Fort is located in the Marwar region of Rajasthan, built by the Khimsar clan of Rajputs.

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Q.3 Hard General Studies I

Which archaeological site in Rajasthan provides evidence of Indus Valley Civilization?

AKalibanga

BAhar

COjiyana

DPinjor

Correct Answer: A. Kalibanga

Explanation:

Kalibanga in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan is an important Indus Valley Civilization site showing evidence of planned settlements and advanced drainage systems.

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Q.4 Hard General Studies I

The Indus Valley civilization site of Kalibangan in Rajasthan is located on which river?

ASutlej River

BGhaggar River

CChenab River

DRavi River

Correct Answer: B. Ghaggar River

Explanation:

Kalibangan, an important Indus Valley Civilization site, is located on the banks of the Ghaggar River in the Hanumangarh district.

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Q.5 Hard General Studies I

The Battle of Talikota (1565) was fought between which two powers in Rajasthan region?

AMughals and Rajputs

BDeccan Sultanates and Vijayanagara Empire

CMarathas and Mughals

DBritish and Rajputs

Correct Answer: B. Deccan Sultanates and Vijayanagara Empire

Explanation:

The Battle of Talikota was a significant conflict between the Deccan Sultanates and the Vijayanagara Empire, with implications for regional powers including Rajasthan.

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Q.6 Hard General Studies I

Which ancient text mentions Rajasthan as 'Marwar'?

ARigveda

BMahabharata

CPuranas

DArthashastra

Correct Answer: C. Puranas

Explanation:

Ancient Puranic texts refer to the region as 'Marwar' (land of death), and various historical records document this terminology for parts of Rajasthan.

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Q.7 Hard General Studies I

The Banasthali Vidyapith, a central university in Rajasthan, was founded in which year?

A1935

B1927

C1945

D1950

Correct Answer: B. 1927

Explanation:

Banasthali Vidyapith was founded in 1927 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, located in Jaipur district.

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Q.8 Hard General Studies I

The 'Indigo Revolution' led by Bijay Patnaik in Rajasthan was primarily against which practice?

AZamindari system

BIndigo plantation taxation

CSalt monopoly

DLand revenue enhancement

Correct Answer: B. Indigo plantation taxation

Explanation:

The indigo farmers of Rajasthan protested against exploitative indigo plantation practices and unfair taxation imposed by British traders.

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Q.9 Hard General Studies I

The 'Vidyadhar's Grid' urban planning model, used in Jaipur's design, was based on which ancient text?

AArthashastra

BVastu Shastra

CSilpa Shastras

DManasara

Correct Answer: D. Manasara

Explanation:

City Planner Vidyadhar Chakravarti designed Jaipur based on principles from ancient Hindu texts, particularly the Shilpa Shastras and Manasara.

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Q.10 Hard General Studies I

The 'Gol Chakkar' system in Rajasthan refers to which historical administrative practice?

ACircular revenue collection

BLand survey methodology

CFortification design

DWater distribution network

Correct Answer: B. Land survey methodology

Explanation:

The Gol Chakkar system was a land survey and measurement method used in Rajasthan during medieval times to assess agricultural productivity.

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