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Q.41 Hard General Studies II
The Meenakari art form, traditionally associated with Rajasthan, involves the application of which material on metal surfaces?
APrecious stones
BGold leaf
CColored enamels
DSemi-precious stones
Correct Answer:  C. Colored enamels
Explanation:

Meenakari is a traditional jewelry and metalwork technique involving the application of colored enamels on metal surfaces, particularly practiced in Jaipur and Bikaner.

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Q.42 Hard General Studies III
Which architect designed the layout of Jaipur city based on the Shilpa Shastras?
AVijayanand
BAnoop Singh
CVidyadhar Chakravarti
DRam Singh
Correct Answer:  C. Vidyadhar Chakravarti
Explanation:

Vidyadhar Chakravarti, a Bengali architect, designed Jaipur's layout following principles from ancient Hindu texts including Shilpa Shastras on the orders of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.

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Q.43 Hard General Studies III
Which Rajasthani ruler is known for his extensive irrigation works and the construction of Mehrangarh Fort?
AMaharaja Man Singh
BMaharao Rao Jodha
CMaharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
DMaharana Kumbha
Correct Answer:  B. Maharao Rao Jodha
Explanation:

Maharao Rao Jodha founded Jodhpur in 1459 and built Mehrangarh Fort. He was known for his administrative acumen and irrigation projects in the arid region.

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Q.44 Hard General Studies III
Which technique of textile dyeing and printing, traditionally associated with Rajasthan, uses wax-resist method?
ABandhani
BLeheriya
CAjrakh
DDabu
Correct Answer:  D. Dabu
Explanation:

Dabu (or Dabu print) is a traditional wax-resist printing technique from Rajasthan. Ajrakh uses mud and indigo, Bandhani uses tie-and-dye, and Leheriya is wave dyeing.

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Q.45 Hard General Studies III
The Jodhpur region of Rajasthan is historically associated with which kingdoms?
AMewar and Dhundhar
BMarwar and Idar
CJaisalmer and Bikaner
DKota and Bundi
Correct Answer:  B. Marwar and Idar
Explanation:

Jodhpur was the capital of Marwar kingdom. The Marwar region was founded by the Rathore Rajputs, with Jodhpur established in 1459 by Rao Jodha.

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Q.46 Hard General Studies III
Which freedom fighter from Rajasthan is known for organizing the Khilafat Movement in the state?
AVijay Singh Pathik
BPrithviraj Chauhan
CAmar Singh Rathod
DMaharana Pratap
Correct Answer:  A. Vijay Singh Pathik
Explanation:

Vijay Singh Pathik was a prominent freedom fighter who organized the Khilafat Movement and later became an independent leader in Rajasthan during the independence struggle.

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Q.47 Hard General Studies III
The administrative division of Rajasthan into districts was reorganized in 2024. How many districts does Rajasthan currently have?
A32
B33
C34
D35
Correct Answer:  C. 34
Explanation:

As per 2024 updates, Rajasthan has 34 districts after the creation of new districts through administrative reorganization, making it a recent factual update.

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Q.48 Hard General Studies III
Which independence fighter from Rajasthan led the Quit India Movement in the state?
AVijay Singh Pathik
BHari Singh Bhaati
CDushyant Singh
DArjun Lal Sethi
Correct Answer:  A. Vijay Singh Pathik
Explanation:

Vijay Singh Pathik was a prominent freedom fighter from Rajasthan who played a crucial role in the Quit India Movement.

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Q.49 Hard General Studies III
The Ahar-Munda art form, displaying intricate copper work, originated from which region of Rajasthan?
ABanasthali (Tonk district)
BJaipur
CJodhpur
DUdaipur
Correct Answer:  A. Banasthali (Tonk district)
Explanation:

Ahar-Munda is a traditional metalwork craft originating from Banasthali in Tonk district, known for intricate copper and brass work.

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Q.50 Hard General Studies III
Which modern establishment in Rajasthan is India's first private university established in 2002?
ABanasthali University
BICFAI University
CManipal University Jaipur
DSuresh Gyan Vihar University
Correct Answer:  A. Banasthali University
Explanation:

Banasthali University, founded in 1935 but became India's first private university in 2002, is located in Tonk district.

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