Current Affairs
Who is the current Chief Minister of Rajasthan as of 2024?
A Bhairon Singh Shekhawat
B Vasundhara Raje
C Ashok Gehlot
D Mohan Yadav
Correct Answer:
D. Mohan Yadav Explanation:
Mohan Yadav became the Chief Minister of Rajasthan in December 2023, leading the BJP government.
Q.2
Medium
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rajasthan was inscribed in 2023?
A City Palace, Jaipur
B Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
C Kumbhalgarh Fort
D Jaipur City
Correct Answer:
D. Jaipur City Explanation:
Jaipur City was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019, recognized for its unique grid layout and architectural planning.
Q.3
Medium
Which fort in Rajasthan is known as the 'Great Wall of India'?
A Mehrangarh Fort
B Kumbhalgarh Fort
C Chittorgarh Fort
D Jaisalmer Fort
Correct Answer:
B. Kumbhalgarh Fort Explanation:
Kumbhalgarh Fort has a 36 km long wall, one of the longest in the world, earning it the title 'Great Wall of India'.
Q.4
Medium
In which year was the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) established?
Explanation:
RPSC was established in 1951 to conduct recruitment examinations for various state government positions.
Which is the highest peak in Rajasthan?
A Mount Abu
B Guru Shikhar
C Aravalli Peak
D Sajjangarh Hill
Correct Answer:
B. Guru Shikhar Explanation:
Guru Shikhar at Mount Abu is the highest peak in Rajasthan at 1,722 meters (5,650 feet).
Q.6
Medium
The Thar Desert covers approximately what percentage of Rajasthan?
Explanation:
The Thar Desert covers approximately 60% of Rajasthan's total geographical area.
Q.7
Medium
Which river is the longest in Rajasthan?
A Sutlej River
B Chambal River
C Banas River
D Luni River
Correct Answer:
B. Chambal River Explanation:
The Chambal River is the longest river in Rajasthan, with a length of approximately 960 km within the state.
Which Rajasthan city is famous for its blue-painted buildings?
A Jaipur
B Jodhpur
C Udaipur
D Bikaner
Correct Answer:
B. Jodhpur Explanation:
Jodhpur is known as the 'Blue City' due to the predominance of blue-painted buildings.
Q.9
Medium
The battle of Haldighati was fought between Maharana Pratap and which Mughal emperor?
A Akbar
B Jahangir
C Shah Jahan
D Aurangzeb
Explanation:
The Battle of Haldighati (1576) was fought between Maharana Pratap and Akbar's forces led by Man Singh.
Q.10
Hard
Which Rajasthan fort was built by Jai Singh II?
A City Palace, Jaipur
B Nahargarh Fort
C Jaisalmer Fort
D All of the above
Correct Answer:
D. All of the above Explanation:
Jai Singh II was involved in the construction/renovation of multiple structures including City Palace, Nahargarh Fort, and other edifices in Jaipur.
