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Q.121 Medium General Studies III
Which ancient kingdom had its capital at Ajmer in medieval Rajasthan?
AChauhan Kingdom
BRathore Kingdom
CSisodia Kingdom
DKachhwaha Kingdom
Correct Answer:  A. Chauhan Kingdom
Explanation:

The Chauhan (Chahamana) Kingdom had Ajmer as one of its major capitals, with rulers like Prithviraj Chauhan being prominent historical figures.

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Q.122 Medium General Studies III
The City Palace in Jaipur was designed by which architect?
AEdwin Lutyens
BVidyadhar Chakravarti
CMaharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
DCharles Correa
Correct Answer:  B. Vidyadhar Chakravarti
Explanation:

The City Palace was designed by Vidyadhar Chakravarti under the direction of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, blending Mughal and Western architecture.

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Q.123 Medium General Studies III
The Rajasthan Canal, also known as the Indira Gandhi Canal, originates from which river?
ASutlej River
BBeas River
CChambal River
DLuni River
Correct Answer:  A. Sutlej River
Explanation:

The Rajasthan Canal (Indira Gandhi Canal) originates from the Sutlej River near Harike in Punjab and irrigates western Rajasthan.

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Q.124 Medium General Studies III
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rajasthan is known for its stepwell architecture?
AChand Baori in Abhaneri
BMehrangarh Fort
CChittorgarh Fort
DAmber Fort
Correct Answer:  A. Chand Baori in Abhaneri
Explanation:

Chand Baori in Abhaneri (Dausa district) is famous for its magnificent stepwell (baoli) architecture and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Q.125 Medium General Studies III
The Pabuji Temple, dedicated to a folk deity, is located in which district?
ABarmer
BJaisalmer
CBikaner
DNagaur
Correct Answer:  A. Barmer
Explanation:

The Pabuji Temple is located in Barmer district and is dedicated to Pabuji, a legendary folk hero and deity of Rajasthan.

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Q.126 Medium General Studies III
Which Rajasthani ruler commissioned the construction of the Hawa Mahal in Jaipur?
AMaharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
BMaharaja Sawai Pratap Singh
CMaharaja Sawai Ram Singh II
DMaharaja Sawai Madho Singh
Correct Answer:  B. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh
Explanation:

Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh commissioned the construction of the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) in 1799.

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Q.127 Medium General Studies III
Which natural resource makes Rajasthan a major producer in India?
AIron ore and copper
BFeldspar and mica
CLimestone and gypsum
DAll of the above
Correct Answer:  D. All of the above
Explanation:

Rajasthan is rich in various mineral resources including feldspar, mica, limestone, gypsum, iron ore, and copper, making it a leading mineral-producing state.

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Q.128 Medium General Studies III
Rajasthan accounts for what percentage of India's total salt production?
AAbout 25%
BAbout 40%
CAbout 60%
DAbout 75%
Correct Answer:  C. About 60%
Explanation:

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.

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Q.129 Medium General Studies III
The Jodhpur region of Rajasthan is famous for which type of traditional textile art?
ABandhani
BLeheriya
CBagru prints
DMarbling (Jaipur Blue Pottery)
Correct Answer:  B. Leheriya
Explanation:

Jodhpur is particularly known for Leheriya, a tie-and-dye technique producing wave-like patterns in traditional Rajasthani textiles.

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Q.130 Medium General Studies III
Which freedom fighter from Rajasthan is known for the Khimsar Satyagraha of 1946?
AGokul Chand Sharma
BMoti Lal Sharma
CRaka Nath
DGopal Singh Kharol
Correct Answer:  A. Gokul Chand Sharma
Explanation:

Gokul Chand Sharma led the Khimsar Satyagraha, an important non-violent protest movement in Rajasthan during the Indian independence struggle.

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