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Q.101
Easy
General Studies II
Which of the following is the capital of Rajasthan?
AJaipur
BUdaipur
CJodhpur
DAjmer
Correct Answer:
A. JaipurExplanation:
Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.
Q.102
Easy
General Studies II
The Aravalli Range runs through which direction in Rajasthan?
ANorth to South
BEast to West
CNortheast to Southwest
DNorthwest to Southeast
Correct Answer:
C. Northeast to SouthwestExplanation:
The Aravalli Range runs from northeast to southwest across Rajasthan, dividing it into eastern and western parts.
Q.103
Easy
General Studies II
Who founded the city of Jaipur in 1727?
AMaharaja Man Singh I
BMaharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
CMaharaja Prithviraj Chauhan
DMaharaja Vikramaditya Singh
Correct Answer:
B. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh IIExplanation:
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II founded Jaipur in 1727 based on Vastu Shastra and Shilpa Shastra principles.
Q.104
Easy
General Studies II
Which battle marked the end of Prithviraj Chauhan's rule in Rajasthan?
ABattle of Tarain (1191)
BSecond Battle of Tarain (1192)
CBattle of Khannua (1527)
DBattle of Haldighati (1576)
Correct Answer:
B. Second Battle of Tarain (1192)Explanation:
The Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 resulted in Prithviraj Chauhan's defeat by Muhammad of Ghor, ending his rule.
Q.105
Easy
General Studies II
The Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) is located in which city of Rajasthan?
AUdaipur
BJaipur
CJodhpur
DPushkar
Correct Answer:
B. JaipurExplanation:
The iconic Hawa Mahal is located in Jaipur, built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.
Q.106
Medium
General Studies II
Which Rajasthani ruler fought against Akbar in the Battle of Haldighati (1576)?
AMaharana Pratap
BMaharana Amar Singh
CMaharana Raj Singh
DMaharana Kumbha
Correct Answer:
A. Maharana PratapExplanation:
Maharana Pratap of Mewar fought against Akbar's forces under Raja Man Singh in the Battle of Haldighati in 1576.
Q.107
Medium
General Studies II
What is the largest desert in India located primarily in Rajasthan?
AThar Desert
BGreat Indian Desert
CMarwar Desert
DBoth A and B
Correct Answer:
D. Both A and BExplanation:
The Thar Desert and Great Indian Desert are synonymous terms for the same desert covering approximately 60% of Rajasthan.
Q.108
Medium
General Studies II
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rajasthan includes the forts of Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, and Ranthambhore?
AHill Forts of Rajasthan
BRajasthan Forts Complex
CMewar Heritage Sites
DFortified Cities of Rajasthan
Correct Answer:
A. Hill Forts of RajasthanExplanation:
Hill Forts of Rajasthan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (2013) comprising six hill forts including Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, and Ranthambhore.
Q.109
Medium
General Studies II
The Khimsar Fort in Rajasthan is primarily located in which district?
ANagaur
BPali
CBarmer
DJaisalmer
Correct Answer:
A. NagaurExplanation:
Khimsar Fort is located in Nagaur district of Rajasthan, built by the Khimsar rulers.
Q.110
Medium
General Studies II
Which Rajasthani folk instrument is known as the 'desert violin'?
ASarangi
BRavanhatta
CDholak
DMorchang
Correct Answer:
B. RavanhattaExplanation:
Ravanhatta is a single-stringed instrument known as the 'desert violin' of Rajasthan, used in folk performances.
