Q.171
Medium
The Pushkar Fair is primarily held to honor which deity?
A Lord Krishna
B Lord Brahma
C Lord Shiva
D Goddess Durga
Correct Answer:
B. Lord Brahma Explanation:
The Pushkar Fair is held to honor Lord Brahma, and Pushkar is believed to have the only major temple dedicated to Brahma in India.
Q.172
Medium
Which Rajasthan palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A Rambagh Palace
B Umaid Bhawan Palace
C City Palace, Jaipur
D Lake Palace, Udaipur
Correct Answer:
C. City Palace, Jaipur Explanation:
The City Palace in Jaipur was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II and later modified by Sawai Madho Singh I, serving as both a royal residence and heritage site.
Q.173
Medium
In 2024-2025, Rajasthan has focused on promoting sustainable tourism in which biosphere reserve?
A Mount Abu Biosphere Reserve
B Sariska Tiger Reserve Biosphere
C Mukundra Hills Biosphere Reserve
D Ranthambore Biosphere Reserve
Correct Answer:
C. Mukundra Hills Biosphere Reserve Explanation:
Rajasthan has been promoting sustainable tourism initiatives in various biosphere reserves including Mukundra Hills to balance conservation with tourism development.
Q.174
Medium
The Meenakari art form, famous in Rajasthan, primarily involves:
A Stone carving
B Enameling on metal
C Textile weaving
D Wood inlay
Correct Answer:
B. Enameling on metal Explanation:
Meenakari is an ancient art form of enameling on metal, particularly brass and copper, which is famous in Jaipur and Udaipur.
Q.175
Medium
In 2024, which Rajasthan state has been declared as India's first 'Hydrogen Hub' by the Ministry of Power?
A Bikaner
B Jodhpur
C Jaipur
D Udaipur
Correct Answer:
A. Bikaner Explanation:
Bikaner has been identified as India's first hydrogen production hub due to its renewable energy capacity and industrial infrastructure.
Q.176
Medium
Which Rajasthan district has the highest literacy rate as per the latest 2024 census data?
A Jaipur
B Sikar
C Kota
D Ajmer
Explanation:
Kota consistently maintains the highest literacy rate among Rajasthan districts, driven by its educational institutions.
Q.177
Medium
What is the primary objective of Rajasthan's 'Mukhyamantri Laghu Paripatra Yojana' launched in 2024?
A Agricultural subsidy distribution
B Women entrepreneurship development
C Rural sanitation projects
D Youth skill development
Correct Answer:
B. Women entrepreneurship development Explanation:
The scheme focuses on providing financial assistance and mentoring to women entrepreneurs for starting small and micro enterprises.
Q.178
Medium
In 2024, Rajasthan launched 'Rajasthan Cyber Crime Prevention Initiative'. What is its primary focus?
A Banking fraud prevention
B Online harassment and child protection
C E-commerce security
D Data center regulation
Correct Answer:
B. Online harassment and child protection Explanation:
The initiative targets online harassment, cyberbullying, and child sexual abuse material prevention across the state.
Q.179
Medium
Which river basin project in Rajasthan is scheduled for completion by 2025 as per the latest updates?
A Indira Gandhi Canal
B Chambal Right Bank Canal Phase-II
C Banas River Management Project
D Luni River Conservation Scheme
Correct Answer:
B. Chambal Right Bank Canal Phase-II Explanation:
The Chambal Right Bank Canal Phase-II extension is targeted for completion with government priority in 2024-25.
Q.180
Medium
Which Rajasthan traditional art form was given GI (Geographical Indication) tag in 2023?
A Bagru printing
B Mandana art
C Blue pottery of Jaipur
D All of the above
Correct Answer:
D. All of the above Explanation:
All three traditional art forms of Rajasthan have received GI certification in recent years.
