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Q.61 Medium General Studies II
The Deshnok Temple in Bikaner is famous for its unusual religious practice of worshipping which animal?
ASnakes
BRats
CPeacocks
DPigeons
Correct Answer:  B. Rats
Explanation:

The Deshnok Temple (Karni Mata Temple) in Bikaner is famous for housing thousands of sacred rats that devotees believe are manifestations of the goddess.

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Q.62 Medium General Studies II
The Ranthambhore Fort and tiger reserve are located in which district of Rajasthan?
ASawai Madhopur
BJaipur
CChittorgarh
DKota
Correct Answer:  A. Sawai Madhopur
Explanation:

Ranthambhore National Park and Fort are located in Sawai Madhopur district, and it is one of India's most important tiger reserves.

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Q.63 Medium General Studies II
Which Rajasthani folk painting style is UNESCO recognized and native to Bhilwara district?
APhad Painting
BWarli Painting
CMandana Painting
DThangka Painting
Correct Answer:  A. Phad Painting
Explanation:

Phad Painting is a traditional scroll painting art form of Rajasthan, particularly from Bhilwara district, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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Q.64 Medium General Studies II
The Aravalli Mountain Range, which passes through Rajasthan, is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world. What is its approximate age?
A200-250 million years
B800-900 million years
C1.5-2 billion years
D3-4 billion years
Correct Answer:  C. 1.5-2 billion years
Explanation:

The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest mountain ranges globally, formed approximately 1.5-2 billion years ago during the Archean eon.

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Q.65 Medium General Studies II
Which ancient Rajasthani kingdom was known for its capital at Amer (Amber)?
AMewar Kingdom
BMarwar Kingdom
CDhundhar Kingdom
DHadoti Kingdom
Correct Answer:  C. Dhundhar Kingdom
Explanation:

The Dhundhar Kingdom had its capital at Amer/Amber, which later became the city of Jaipur.

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Q.66 Medium General Studies II
The Taragarh Fort, one of Rajasthan's oldest forts, is located in which city?
AAjmer
BBundi
CKota
DJodhpur
Correct Answer:  B. Bundi
Explanation:

Taragarh Fort is located in Bundi city and dates back to 1354. It is also known as the Star Fort.

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Q.67 Medium General Studies II
The Khimsar Fort in Rajasthan is primarily known for which historical significance?
AMughal military base
BRoyal residence and now a heritage hotel
CBuddhist monastery
DJain pilgrimage site
Correct Answer:  B. Royal residence and now a heritage hotel
Explanation:

Khimsar Fort, built in 1571, served as a royal residence and is now a popular heritage hotel showcasing Rajasthani architecture.

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Q.68 Medium General Studies II
Which historical event led to the Sepoy Mutiny's significant involvement from Rajasthani soldiers, particularly from Jaipur and Alwar?
A1857 Indian Rebellion
BBattle of Talikota
CPartition of India
DMughal Invasion
Correct Answer:  A. 1857 Indian Rebellion
Explanation:

During the 1857 Indian Rebellion, several Rajasthani principalities provided military support, with soldiers from Jaipur and Alwar playing significant roles.

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Q.69 Medium General Studies II
The Gajner Palace in Rajasthan was built for which purpose initially?
ARoyal hunting lodge
BAdministrative headquarters
CMilitary fortress
DReligious temple complex
Correct Answer:  A. Royal hunting lodge
Explanation:

Gajner Palace, located near Bikaner, was built as a royal hunting lodge and now functions as a heritage hotel.

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Q.70 Medium General Studies II
The Chipau textile printing technique is traditionally practiced in which Rajasthani town?
ABagru
BJodhpur
CPushkar
DAjmer
Correct Answer:  A. Bagru
Explanation:

Bagru, a village near Jaipur, is famous for its traditional Chipau block printing technique on textiles.

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