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Q.261 Medium General Studies III
Which Rajasthani art form involves leather puppetry and narrative storytelling?
APhad painting
BKathputli
CGhayal
DTangail
Correct Answer:  B. Kathputli
Explanation:

Kathputli is a traditional puppet theater form from Rajasthan, using intricately carved wooden puppets to narrate folk tales and epics.

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Q.262 Easy General Studies III
The Mehrangarh Fort overlooks which city in Rajasthan?
AUdaipur
BJaisalmer
CJodhpur
DBikaner
Correct Answer:  C. Jodhpur
Explanation:

Mehrangarh Fort is a majestic hilltop fortress overlooking Jodhpur city, built in 1459 and known for its impressive architecture and museum.

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Q.263 Hard General Studies III
Which Rajasthan ruler is credited with establishing the 'Marwari' trading community's prominence?
ARaja Vikramaditya
BAmar Singh Rathod
CMaharaja Jaswant Singh
DRaja Man Singh
Correct Answer:  C. Maharaja Jaswant Singh
Explanation:

Maharaja Jaswant Singh of Jodhpur patronized trade and commerce, which significantly contributed to the prominence of the Marwari merchant community.

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Q.264 Easy General Studies III
The Jantar Mantar of Jaipur was constructed by which ruler?
AMaharaja Pritvi Singh
BMaharaja Sawai Man Singh II
CMaharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
DMaharaja Jai Singh I
Correct Answer:  C. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
Explanation:

Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, constructed the Jantar Mantar in 1734 as an astronomical observation instrument and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Q.265 Medium General Studies III
Which Rajasthani folk song tradition is associated with women grinding grain?
AGhoomar
BChakli
CManganiyar
DPabuji ki Phad
Correct Answer:  B. Chakli
Explanation:

Chakli is a traditional Rajasthani folk song performed by women while grinding grain, featuring rhythmic hand clapping and traditional melodies.

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Q.266 Medium General Studies III
The Sambhar Lake, India's largest inland salt lake, is located in which district?
AJaipur
BAjmer
CNagaur
DPali
Correct Answer:  C. Nagaur
Explanation:

Sambhar Lake, spread across multiple districts including Nagaur, is the largest inland salt lake in India and a major source of salt production.

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Q.267 Hard General Studies III
Which independence movement, known as the 'Non-cooperation Movement,' had significant participation from Rajasthan under which leader?
AVijay Singh Pathik
BHaribhau Upadhyay
CArjun Lal Sethi
DPrithvi Singh
Correct Answer:  A. Vijay Singh Pathik
Explanation:

Vijay Singh Pathik was a prominent Rajasthani freedom fighter who led various non-cooperation and Satyagraha movements in the state.

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Q.268 Easy General Studies III
The Dilwara Temples, known for their exquisite marble architecture, are located on which mountain in Rajasthan?
AAravalli Range
BMount Abu
CGogunda hills
DKumbalgarh hills
Correct Answer:  B. Mount Abu
Explanation:

The Dilwara Temples are located on Mount Abu in Rajasthan and are renowned Jain temples built with intricate marble carvings dating back to the 11th-13th centuries.

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Q.269 Medium General Studies III
Which Rajasthani folk deity is associated with the protection of livestock and agriculture, celebrated through the Pabuji tradition?
AGogaji
BPabuji
CRamdeoji
DMallinath
Correct Answer:  B. Pabuji
Explanation:

Pabuji is a revered folk deity in Rajasthan associated with pastoral life, livestock protection, and agricultural prosperity, with narrative art forms (Phad paintings) dedicated to his stories.

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Q.270 Hard General Studies III
The Bishnoi community of Rajasthan is primarily known for their practice of which conservation principle?
AWater harvesting
BWildlife and tree protection
CSoil conservation
DFossil fuel reduction
Correct Answer:  B. Wildlife and tree protection
Explanation:

The Bishnoi community of Rajasthan is renowned for their strict environmental ethics, particularly the protection of wildlife and sacred trees, established by Guru Jambeshwar in the 15th century.

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