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Q.101 Medium General Studies III
Which famous fort in Rajasthan is located on an island in the middle of Pichola Lake?
AMehrangarh Fort
BJaisalmer Fort
CJag Mandir
DKumbhalgarh Fort
Correct Answer:  C. Jag Mandir
Explanation:

Jag Mandir is a palace on an island in Lake Pichola, Udaipur. It was built by Maharana Karan Singh and is a fine example of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.

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Q.102 Medium General Studies III
The Battle of Haldighati (1576) was fought between Maharana Pratap and which Mughal emperor's general?
AAkbar's general Man Singh
BJahangir's general Khan-i-Khana
CShah Jahan's general Mir Jumla
DAurangzeb's general Daud Khan
Correct Answer:  A. Akbar's general Man Singh
Explanation:

The Battle of Haldighati was fought between Maharana Pratap and Man Singh, a Rajput general in Akbar's army. Despite losing, Maharana Pratap continued his resistance.

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Q.103 Medium General Studies III
Which state shares its longest border with Rajasthan?
AGujarat
BMadhya Pradesh
CUttar Pradesh
DPunjab
Correct Answer:  B. Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:

Madhya Pradesh shares the longest border with Rajasthan. Rajasthan also shares borders with Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Pakistan.

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Q.104 Medium General Studies III
Which mineral resource is Rajasthan particularly rich in?
AIron Ore
BGypsum and Feldspar
CBoth A and B
DCoal
Correct Answer:  C. Both A and B
Explanation:

Rajasthan is rich in multiple minerals including gypsum (ranks first in India), feldspar, mica, and iron ore, making it a major mineral-producing state.

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Q.105 Medium General Studies III
The Keoladeo National Park (formerly Ghana Sanctuary) is located in which district?
ABharatpur
BAlwar
CDholpur
DAgra (Uttar Pradesh border)
Correct Answer:  A. Bharatpur
Explanation:

Keoladeo National Park is located in Bharatpur district. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and important bird sanctuary, especially for migratory birds.

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Q.106 Medium General Studies III
What is the literacy rate of Rajasthan as per recent census data (approximately)?
AAround 65%
BAround 75%
CAround 55%
DAround 85%
Correct Answer:  A. Around 65%
Explanation:

Rajasthan's literacy rate is approximately 65-67% as per recent census data, which is below the national average of around 74%.

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Q.107 Medium General Studies III
Which Rajasthani folk dance form is primarily performed during the Holi festival and is known for its vigorous movements and colorful attire?
AGhoomar
BBhopas
CJhulan Lila
DKalbeliya
Correct Answer:  C. Jhulan Lila
Explanation:

Jhulan Lila is performed during Holi and involves swinging while singing. Ghoomar is performed during celebrations, Bhopas is a storytelling form, and Kalbeliya is a snake charmer dance.

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Q.108 Medium General Studies III
Which Rajasthani textile art form involves tie-dyeing and is UNESCO recognized?
AAjrakh
BBandhani
CLehariya
DPatola
Correct Answer:  B. Bandhani
Explanation:

Bandhani is a traditional tie-dye technique from Rajasthan, particularly associated with Jaipur and Jodhpur, recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance.

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Q.109 Medium General Studies III
The concept of 'Sati' was particularly prevalent in which region of Rajasthan during medieval times?
AMewar
BMarwar
CBoth Mewar and Marwar
DDhundhar
Correct Answer:  C. Both Mewar and Marwar
Explanation:

The practice of Sati was prominent in both Mewar and Marwar regions of Rajasthan during the medieval period among the Rajput families.

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Q.110 Medium General Studies III
Which river is known as the lifeline of Rajasthan?
ASutlej
BIndus
CChambal
DIndus and Sutlej
Correct Answer:  D. Indus and Sutlej
Explanation:

Both Indus and Sutlej rivers are crucial for Rajasthan's water supply, with the Indus-Sutlej system providing irrigation to western and northern parts of the state.

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