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'Scientist' is related to 'Laboratory' in the same way as 'Mechanic' is related to which of the following?
Road
Garage
Anvil
Gallery
Correct answer
Road
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
RTE : NWC :: EUR : ?
BYP
YXQ
ART
AXP
Correct answer
BYP
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term.
15 ∶ 27 ∶∶ 100 ∶ ? ∶∶ 45 ∶ 81
112
180
36
1
Correct answer
112
Select the figure that is related to the third figure in the same way as the second figure is related to the first figure.
Correct answer
In a certain code language, if I is written as P, P is written as A, A is O, O is N, N is C, C is T and T is I, then how will CAPTION be written in the same code language?
ATOINPC
TOIAACN
CTOAIPN
TOAIPNC
Correct answer
ATOINPC
In a certain code language LAME is written as 3145. How will PEON be written in the same code language
6567
5678
7567
7565
Correct answer
6567
In a certain code language 'CADET' is written as 7-22-23-26-24. How will 'MASON' be written in the same code language?
13-12-8-26-14
13-26-8-12-14
14-26-8-12-13
14-26-9-11-13
Correct answer
13-12-8-26-14
In a certain code language, 'DESIGN' is written as 'EDTJNG', then how will 'TAILOR' be written in the same code language?
UZJMPS
ATJMRO
ATMJRO
UZJMRO
Correct answer
UZJMPS
Pointing to a woman in the photograph, Shuchi told Aastha, "Her father is the only son of your mother." How is Aastha related to the woman in the photograph?
Daughter
Niece
Aunt
Sister
Correct answer
Daughter
If north becomes north-east, then south becomes south-west and so on. So what will become north-west?
West
East
North
South
Correct answer
West
Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to take these statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements.
statement :
conclusion :
I. Some watermelons are carrots.
II. Some watermelons and jackfruits
III. No figs are carrots.
Only conclusions I and II follow.
Only conclusions II and III follow.
All the conclusions follow .
Only conclusion III follows.
Correct answer
Only conclusions I and II follow.
Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to take these statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements.
statement :
conclusion :
I. Some kites are papers.
II. No kite is paper.
III. No paper is file.
Only conclusions I and II follow.
Only conclusions II and III follow.
Only conclusions I and III follow.
All the conclusions follow .
Correct answer
Only conclusions I and II follow.
For allotment of scholarships for higher education in Arts stream, a reputed school has to select meritorious students who satisfy the following criteria:
The candidate must have the following eligibility-
(i) Have secured minimum 50% marks in Higher Secondary examination.
(II) Have secured at least 50% marks in the selection test of the Institute of Arts.
(III) Should not be less than 18 years and not more than 20 years of age as on 31.03.2022.
In case of a candidate who fulfils all the above criteria except:
• (i) mentioned, but has won at least one gold medal in any inter-school competition, the matter may be referred to the Board of Directors of the school.
• If mentioned in (iii), but belongs to 'Economically Weaker Section (EW)' category, then age relaxation is two years.
Based on the above criteria and conditions, analyse and decide which of the following decisions should be taken for the candidate whose details are given below. Please note that you are not supposed to assume anything other than the information given.
Fatima Khan, born on August 10, 2002, scored 45% marks in the Higher Secondary Examination. She scored 60% marks in the selection test and has won gold medals twice in inter-school competitions.
The candidate should be selected.
The candidate should not be selected.
The matter should be referred to the school's board of directors.
In such case age relaxation of two years should be given.
Correct answer
The candidate should be selected.
A statement is followed by two assumptions numbered as I and II. Assuming the statement to be true, decide which of the given assumptions are implicit in the statement.
statement:
"The performance of XYZ washing machine is much better for Indian conditions than the highly advertised ABC washing machine."
Presuppositions
I. ABC Washing Machines spends more on advertising as their product is not good.
II. ABC washing machine is a foreign brand.
Only assumption I is implicit.
Only assumption II is implicit.
Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.
Both assumptions I and II are implicit.
Correct answer
Only assumption I is implicit.
A question statement is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. Decide which of the following arguments is 'strong' with respect to the statement.
Statement :
Should tree felling be made completely illegal?
Reason:
I. Yes, in the absence of any law, people are cutting trees indiscriminately.
II. No, complete ban is not practical as there are many situations where trees have to be cut like when it is in the middle of the road.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Both I and II are strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Correct answer
Only argument I is strong
Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Select the different letter-cluster.
DEGI
MOQS
FHJL
RTVX
Correct answer
DEGI
Three of the following four word-pairs are alike in a certain way and one is different. Select the different word-pair.
Man - mammal
Shirt - robe
Chair - Furniture
fork - knife
Correct answer
Man - mammal
Four word-pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some way and one is different. Select the different word-pair.
Bee : Hive
Mouse : Bill
Villa : Palace
Bird : Nest
Correct answer
Bee : Hive
Four letter cluster pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some way and one is different. Select the different letter cluster pair.
TIME : VNRG
MONK : NLMP
LORD : WILO
WORK : PILD
Correct answer
TIME : VNRG
Select the letter that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
K, L, N, ?, U, Z
P
O
L
Q
Correct answer
P
Select the term that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
PQE, QSF, SUI, TWN, ?
VXV
VYU
WYU
WXT
Correct answer
VXV
Select the term that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
P74K, U69F, R62I, W53D, ?
S42G
T50A
T42G
Z45B
Correct answer
S42G
Select the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
6, 20, 42, 72, ?, 156
102
100
112
110
Correct answer
102
Which of the following two signs need to be interchanged to balance the given equation?
20 - 4 × 3 ÷ 8 + 2 = 12
÷ and ×
× and +
Correct answer
÷ and ×
If + means -, - means ×, × means ÷ and ÷ means +, then what will be the value of the following expression?
10 - 2 + 16 × 4 ÷ 3 = ?
12
19
2
15
Correct answer
12
Which sequence of mathematical signs given in the options, when sequentially placed in place of * signs in the following expression, will balance the given equation?
(8 * 4) * 3 * 5 * 4
÷ - + =
× + ÷ =
Correct answer
÷ - + =
In a residential society, some residents do only yoga, some residents only walk, some residents do yoga and also walk. Apart from these, there are other residents who go to the gym. Some residents who go to the gym either do yoga or walk. Which of the following Venn diagrams correctly represents this situation?
Correct answer
In the given Venn diagram, which numbers are in all the geometrical figures?
3
5
7
15
Correct answer
3
If the given figure is folded to form a cube, which symbol
will appear on the surface opposite to ' '?
Correct answer
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
15
17
19
21
Correct answer
15
What is the full form of 'G' in GUI?
GRAPHICAL
GRAPH
GLOBAL
GRAPHICS
Correct answer
GRAPHICAL
Which of the following keyboard shortcuts is used to open Task Manager in Windows operating system?
CTRL + SHIFT + ESC
Windows logo key + C
Windows logo key + A
Windows logo key + T
Correct answer
CTRL + SHIFT + ESC
Identify True/False from the following statements.
A. In Windows 10, Windows logo key + L is the keyboard shortcut to lock your PC.
B. In Windows, the keyboard shortcut for copying is Ctrl+C.
C. The Windows 'Start' button is found in the title bar.
A-True, B-True, C-False
A-False, B-True, C-False
A-True, B-False, C-False
A-True, B-True, C-True
Correct answer
A-True, B-True, C-False
In Windows, which area displays all pinned programs?
Title Bar
Task Pane
Task Bar
Address bar
Correct answer
Title Bar
In 'WWW', what is the full form of the second 'W'?
WIRELESS
WIDE
WEBSITE
WEB
Correct answer
WIRELESS
Which of the following symbols is mandatory in an e-mail address?
@
(underscore)
!
Correct answer
@
Which of the following keyboard shortcuts can be used to show or hide the bookmarks bar in Google Chrome?
CTRL + SHIFT + B
CTRL + H
CTRL + J
SHIFT + ALT + T
Correct answer
CTRL + SHIFT + B
Which of the following keyboard shortcuts can be used to open the downloads page in a new tab in Google Chrome?
CTRL + J
CTRL + G
CTRL + SHIFT + J or F12
F6
Correct answer
CTRL + J
In 'URL', what is the full form of 'L'?
LOCATOR
LOCATION
LOCK
LABEL
Correct answer
LOCATOR
In EEPROM, what is the full form of first 'E'?
ELECTRICALLY
ELECTRIC
ERASING
ELECTRONICALLY
Correct answer
ELECTRICALLY
Arrange the following units of memory measurement (in order from larger size to smaller size).
A) Kilobyte,
B) Gigabyte,
C) Zettabyte,
D) Yottabyte
D, C, B, A
D, C, A, B
C, D, B, A
D, B, C, A
Correct answer
D, C, B, A
Which of the following are the parts of the Central Processing Unit?
A) Control unit
B) Arithmetic Logic Unit
A) Input unit
B) Arithmetic Logic Unit
A) Control unit
B) output unit
A) Secondary storage unit
B) Arithmetic Logic Unit
Correct answer
A) Control unit
B) Arithmetic Logic Unit
Match correctly.
| Units | Device/Parts | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | Input Unit | (I) | Arithmetic Logic Unit and Control Unit |
| (B) | Output Unit | (II) | Scanner |
| (C) | Processing Unit | (III) | Daisy wheel printer |
A-II, B-III, C-I
A-I, B-III, C-II
A-II, BI, C-IIIA-II, B-I, C-III
A-III, B-I, C-II
Correct answer
A-II, B-III, C-I
Which of the following units presents data to end users?
Input Unit
Output Unit
Processing Unit
Storage Unit
Correct answer
Input Unit
Which of the following input devices is commonly used in computer games?
Light Pen
Joystick
Keyboard
Touch screen
Correct answer
Light Pen
Which of the following is not a type of mouse?
Mechanical Mouse
Optical Mouse
Laser Mouse
Hybrid Mouse
Correct answer
Mechanical Mouse
Identify True/False from the following statements.
A) A trackball requires less hand and wrist movement than a regular mouse and is therefore often less stressful for the user to operate.
B) Ergonomic keyboards are designed to address the user's wrist problems that usually develop due to constant pressure on the keyboard.
C) The light pen can be used as a standard pick device with many graphics systems.
A-True, B-True, C-True
A-False, B-True, C-True
A-True, B-False, C-True
A-True, B-True, C-False
Correct answer
A-True, B-True, C-True
Which of the following units is used to measure the image quality of a printer?
DOTS PER INCH
DOTS PER CENTIMETER
DOTS PER MINUTE
LINE PER SECOND
Correct answer
DOTS PER INCH
Which of the following is a hard copy device?
Drum Printer
Monitor
Projector
Speaker
Correct answer
Drum Printer
Match the correct column.
| Printer | Work | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a) | Bubble Jet Printer | i) | It uses piezoelectric crystals for ink spray. |
| b) | laser printer | ii) | It uses heating elements to prepare the ink. |
| c) | inkjet printer | iii) | It uses a heated wire to positively charge a drum, which is then subjected to a laser that reverses the charge in the areas it hits. |
A-II, B-III, C-I
A-III, B-II, C-I
A-I, B-III, C-II
A-II, B-I, C-III
Correct answer
A-II, B-III, C-I
Which of the following operating system functions manages printer, keyboard, mouse?
Memory Management
Input/Output Management
File and Disk Management
Process Management
Correct answer
Memory Management
Identify True/False from the following statements.
A) Kernel - is a core part of Linux. It is responsible for the major activities of the operating system.
B) Windows operating system is a multitasking operating system.
A - True, B - True
A - False, B - True
A - True, B - False
A - False, B - False
Correct answer
A - True, B - True
Which of the following is an operating system?
SUSE
TALLY
ORACLE
MS-ACCESS
Correct answer
SUSE
Which of the following functions of the operating system is responsible for allocating space for files on secondary storage media?
Memory Allocation
File and Disk Management
Process Management
User Management
Correct answer
Memory Allocation
In MS - Word, which of the following keyboard shortcuts is used to center a paragraph?
CTRL+E
CTRL+J
CTRL+L
CTRL+M
Correct answer
CTRL+E
In MS - Word, which of the following keyboard shortcuts is used to remove paragraph indent?
CTRL+SHIFT+M
CTRL+T
CTRL+SHIFT+T
CTRL+Q
Correct answer
CTRL+SHIFT+M
In MS - Word, which of the following keyboard shortcuts is used to align a paragraph to the left?
CTRL+L
CTRL+R
CTRL+2
CTRL+0 (zero)
Correct answer
CTRL+L
In MS - Word, which of the following keyboard shortcuts is used to display the Object dialog for inserting a file object in a document?
ALT+N, J, J
CTRL+H
CTRL+SHIFT+V
CTRL+SHIFT+C
Correct answer
ALT+N, J, J
'Filters' option is present in which of the following menus of MS-Excel 365?
INSERT
FORMULA
Data
REVIEW
Correct answer
INSERT
Which of the following keyboard shortcuts is used to display the Create Table dialog in MS-Excel?
CTRL+T
CTRL+Q
CTRL+SHIFT+G
CTRL+K
Correct answer
CTRL+T
'Mudrarakshasa' was written by _______ during the Gupta period.
Shudraka
Visakhadatta
Ashwaghosha
Kalidasa
Correct answer
Shudraka
The last Mauryan ruler was assassinated in _______ by his supreme commander, who later founded the Shunga Dynasty.
125 BC
158 BC
167 BC
185 BC
Correct answer
125 BC
Which of the following regions was known as Jejakabhukti in early medieval India?
Bundelkhand
Magadha
Bijapur
Kalinga
Correct answer
Bundelkhand
The Paramara dynasty, a dynasty of India, ruled Malwa and surrounding regions in west-central India between the 9th and 14th centuries and had _______ as their capital.
Tripuri
Anahilwad
Dhar
Jejakabhukti
Correct answer
Tripuri
People of which of the following tribes revolted against the British in 1831-32 due to transfer of land to outsiders?
Ramosi
Koli
Koal
Kachha Naga
Correct answer
Ramosi
Who among the following is the author of the book titled "THE CAUSES OF THE INDIAN REVOLT"?
Veer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Munshi Premchand
Correct answer
Veer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Which of the following regions will have moderate climate?
Regions near the Equator
Areas adjacent to the Sea
Regions near the Poles
Desert
Correct answer
Regions near the Equator
The second highest motorable pass in India is _______.
Zoji La
Rohtang La
Nathu La
Chang La
Correct answer
Zoji La
Which one of the following statements regarding saline soil is not correct?
It is also known as barren soil.
Saline soil contains high amounts of sodium, potassium and magnesium. And so it is fertile and vegetation growth is good in it.
Mainly due to dry climate and poor drainage, there is an excess of salts in it.
It is found in dry and semi-arid areas and in waterlogged and marshy areas.
Correct answer
It is also known as barren soil.
With regard to the river Mahanadi, which one of the following statements is incorrect?
Mahanadi originates from the highlands of
It passes through Odisha and reaches the Bay of Bengal.
The length of this river is approximately 680 km.
Its drainage basin extends to Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Odisha.
Correct answer
Mahanadi originates from the highlands of
The National Commission on Farmers was constituted on ____ 2004 under the chairmanship of Dr. M. S. Swaminathan.
4 January
24 April
16 September
18 November
Correct answer
4 January
Some of the revolutions related to Indian agriculture are given below. Match them with their respective products for which they were implemented:
| 1. | Grey Revolution | A. | Oilseeds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. | Brown Revolution | B. | Fertilizer |
| 3. | Pink Revolution | C. | Leather |
| 4. | Yellow Revolution | D. | Shrimp |
1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A
1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B
1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C
Correct answer
1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
The Indian Iron and Steel Company (IISCO) established its first factory in _______ and later another factory in Kulti.
Burnpur
Durgapur
Hajipur
Hirapur
Correct answer
Burnpur
A list of various iron and steel plants in India is given below. Match them with their respective districts in which they are located:
| iron and steel plant | Districts | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bhilai Iron and Steel Plant | A. | Burdwan |
| 2. | Rourkela Iron and Steel Plant | B. | Bellary |
| 3. | Indian Iron and Steel Company | C. | Durg |
| 4. | Jindal Vijayanagar Steel Plant | D. | Sundergarh |
1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
1-D, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C
1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C
1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A
Correct answer
1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
According to the 2011 census, which of the following districts of Maharashtra is the most populous district in India?
Mumbai City
Thane
Pune
Sangli
Correct answer
Mumbai City
According to the 2011 census, what was the literacy rate of Tripura among the following?
94%
91.33%
88.70%
87.22%
Correct answer
94%
What is the percentage of Jain followers in India?
0.37%
0.70%
0.66%
0.24%
Correct answer
0.37%
Deposits of _______ ores are found in Goa.
Copper
Gold
Iron
Mica
Correct answer
Copper
The mines and refineries of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) are located in ________.
Angul
Koraput
Korba
Renukoot
Correct answer
Angul
Which of the following is used to treat blood pressure and is found only in India?
Ashwagandha
Babool
Tulsi
Sarpagandha
Correct answer
Ashwagandha
Some of the biosphere reserves in India are listed below. Match them with their respective main wildlife found in them:
| Biosphere reserve area | Main wildlife | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sunderbans | A. | Snow Leopard |
| 2. | Gulf of Mannar | B. | Sea cow |
| 3. | Cold desert | C. | Royal Bengal Tiger |
| 4. | Kutch | D. | Indian wild ass |
1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D
1-A, 2-D, 3-B, 4-C
1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B
Correct answer
1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
Who among the following introduced the "Objective Resolution" in the Constituent Assembly on 13 December 1946, outlining the defining ideals of the Constitution of independent India?
B. R. Ambedkar
Jawaharlal Nehru
Sardar Patel
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Correct answer
B. R. Ambedkar
Under which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution, the President has the power to nominate persons of special knowledge to the Rajya Sabha?
Article 80
Article 85
Article 87
Article 89
Correct answer
Article 80
Somnath Chatterjee was the _______ Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Eighth
Twelfth
Fourteenth
Sixteenth
Correct answer
Eighth
Hygrometer is used to measure _________.
Humidity Levels
Relative density of liquids
Purity of milk
Boiling point of liquids
Correct answer
Humidity Levels
Which of the following plants is a 'monocot'?
Mustard
Lemon
Onion
Potato
Correct answer
Mustard
In which of the following states/union territories of India has the country's first Carbon Dioxide Measurement Exchange Tower been installed?
Chandigarh
Chhattisgarh
Ladakh
Uttarakhand
Correct answer
Chandigarh
Some important environmental days and their names are given below. Match them and make the correct pair:
| Environmental Day | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | National Science Day | A. | 3 March |
| 2. | World Wildlife Day | B. | 16 September |
| 3. | World Animal Welfare Day | C. | 28 February |
| 4. | World Ozone Day | D. | 4 October |
1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B
1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C
1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C
Correct answer
1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B
Pattachitra, which is the oldest and most popular art form of traditional style of painting done on strips of cloth, is associated with which of the following states?
Rajasthan
Odisha
Nagaland
Sikkim
Correct answer
Rajasthan
Which of the following states of India is associated with the Ghoomar and Gangaur dance forms?
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Uttarakhand
Bihar
Correct answer
Rajasthan
Chakri is the most popular folk music of which of the following Union Territories of India, in which instruments like Harmonium, Rabab, Sarangi and Naut are used?
Lakshadweep
Puducherry
Jammu and Kashmir
Chandigarh
Correct answer
Lakshadweep
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur launched the 'Fit India Freedom Run 2.0' event which concluded on _______.
02 October, 2021
October 12, 2021
October 20, 2021
October 22, 2021
Correct answer
02 October, 2021
Manika Batra is related to which of the following sports?
Cricket
Badminton
Lawn Tennis
Table Tennis
Correct answer
Cricket
On 1 August 2021, which of the following national teams (men) won the title of champion of 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup in football?
Spain
UK
USA
Germany
Correct answer
Spain
22-year-old Lee Zii Jia, who won the title of All-England Open Badminton Championship, 2017, belongs to which of the following countries?
Singapore
Malaysia
China
Taiwan
Correct answer
Singapore
As per data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in September 2021, _________ had the lowest rate of crimes against women compared to 19 other metro cities.
In two cities of Gujarat
In two cities of Rajasthan
In two cities of Tamil Nadu
In two cities of Maharashtra
Correct answer
In two cities of Gujarat
According to Section 342 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, what is the maximum period of imprisonment prescribed for the offence of wrongful confinement?
6 Months
1 year
2 years
3 years
Correct answer
6 Months
Which of the following sections of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 specifies that 'if the Magistrate considers that the circumstances of the case so require and if any party to the proceedings so desires, he may conduct the proceedings under this Act in camera.
Section 16
Section 11
Section 9
Section 18
Correct answer
Section 16
Which of the following sections of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 deals with the opinion of experts?
Section 31
Section 45
Section 56
Section 59
Correct answer
Section 31
Under which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, on proof of the changed circumstances of a person receiving monthly allowance for maintenance or interim maintenance under section 125, a Magistrate may make such alteration in the amount of maintenance or interim maintenance as he thinks fit?
Section 126
Section 127
Section 128
Section 129
Correct answer
Section 126
Under Section 3 of the Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987, whoever attempts to commit the act of Sati or does any act relating to the commission of Sati, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to _________, or with fine, or with both.
Seven years
three year
six months
3 month
Correct answer
Seven years
Who under the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, is required to maintain a register regularly updated during working hours or when work is being carried out in an establishment in which adolescents are employed, which must be available at all times for inspection by an inspector?
To the contractor
To the adolescent union
To the state government
To the labor union
Correct answer
To the contractor
According to the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, any person above the age of eighteen years who knowingly lives, wholly or partly, on the earnings of the prostitution of another person is punishable with imprisonment up to _________ years.
One year
Two years
Three year
Five years
Correct answer
One year
As per Section 9 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, an aggrieved woman may make a complaint in writing of sexual harassment at workplace to the Internal Committee, if constituted, and to the Local Committee, if no such committee has been constituted, within a period of ________ from the date of the incident.
Three month
Five Months
Six months
One month
Correct answer
Three month
As per Section 8B of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, the State Government may appoint Dowry Prohibition Officers and specify the areas in respect of which they shall exercise their jurisdiction and powers under this Act.
Any number (as many as he deems fit)
Five
Seven
Nine
Correct answer
Any number (as many as he deems fit)
Popular belief associates a part of the region referred to as the land of 'Brahmavarta' in the Vedic hymns with the present-day ________ part of Rajasthan.
Northern
Southern
Eastern
Western
Correct answer
Northern
A life-size 'Sthanaka' (standing) Vishnu in red sandstone belonging to the late Gupta period, currently kept in the Jodhpur Museum, was found in __________.
Bhinmal
Mandore
Poly
Bikaner
Correct answer
Bhinmal
The ancient city of Shakambhari (now Sambhar) in Rajasthan was founded in the 7th century by a Chauhan king named ________.
Vasudev
Samantdev
Someshwar
Vigraharaja
Correct answer
Vasudev
Who among the following Pratihara rulers of Mandore was skilled in Grammar, Logic, Astrology, Arts and Poetry composition and was acknowledged as a poet of repute, apparently in more than one language?
Jhota
Bhiladitya
Kakka
Bauka
Correct answer
Jhota
Koftagiri, a traditional craft of Rajasthan, is a type of decoration that originated in India with _________.
The Guptas
The Marathas
Mughals
The Scindias
Correct answer
The Guptas
Who among the following was the Guru of the Imperial Pratihara Emperor Mahendrapala I?
Chandraprabha
Dhanpal
Rajashekhar
Firdausi
Correct answer
Chandraprabha
Which of the following Chauhan kings' generals of Ranthambore defeated Jalaluddin Khilji near Jhain?
Hammir
Jait Singh
Veer Narayan
Vagabhata
Correct answer
Hammir
At the time of independence and partition of India in 1947, most areas of the princely states of Rajputana remained trouble-free, but which one of the following states witnessed widespread violence?
Udaipur
Bharatpur
Jodhpur
Bikaner
Correct answer
Udaipur
To remove social discrimination against Dalits and marginalised groups, the Legislative Assembly of Jaipur State passed the 'Jaipur Harijan (Removal of Disabilities) Bill, 1947' in ________.
March, 1946
January, 1947
August, 1947
January, 1950
Correct answer
March, 1946
At which place was the All India States People's Conference (AISPC) held in 1945-46 in which it was stated that only those states or groups of states having a minimum population of fifty lakhs and revenue of three crore rupees or more should be given the status of independent unit in a free and federal India?
Udaipur
Jaipur
Bikaner
Jodhpur
Correct answer
Udaipur
The highest peak of the Aravalli Mountain range 'Guru Shikhar' is located near _______ in Rajasthan.
Bikaner
Jodhpur
Pali
Mount Abu
Correct answer
Bikaner
Berach, Kothari and Khari are tributaries of which of the following rivers?
Ghaggar
Banas
Loonie
Beas
Correct answer
Ghaggar
In which direction is the Aravalli mountain range spread in Rajasthan?
North-west to South-east
North South
East to west
North-East to South-West
Correct answer
North-west to South-east
In India, Rajasthan is the sole producer of which of the following minerals?
Uranium
Quartz
Wollastonite
Magnetite
Correct answer
Uranium
Which of the following species found in Rajasthan is one of the critically endangered species in the IUCN Red List and National Wildlife Action Plan (2002-2016)?
Chinkara
Blackbuck
Great Indian Bustard
Great Indian Spotted Eagle
Correct answer
Chinkara
Tharparkar breed of livestock of Rajasthan is associated with ________.
Horse
Camel
Goat
Cow
Correct answer
Horse
Which of the following two districts of Rajasthan has the largest area irrigated by ponds?
Alwar and Jaipur
Bharatpur and Pali
Sawai Madhopur and Jaipur
Udaipur and Tonk
Correct answer
Alwar and Jaipur
One of the major chemical industrial complexes of Rajasthan is located at which of the following places?
Bikaner
Kota
Jalore
Barmer
Correct answer
Bikaner
According to the 2011 Census of India, what was the sex ratio (number of women per 1000 men) in the urban areas of Rajasthan?
888
914
928
921
Correct answer
888
According to the 2011 Census of India, which district of Rajasthan had the highest rate of population growth?
Barmer
Bikaner
Jaisalmer
Jodhpur
Correct answer
Barmer
Which one of the following districts of Rajasthan has the lowest population density?
Sri Ganganagar
Pali
Churu
Jalore
Correct answer
Sri Ganganagar
According to the preliminary forecast for the year 2020-21, what was the total expected food grain production in Rajasthan?
About 200 lakh tonnes
About 220 lakh tonnes
About 270 lakh tonnes
About 300 lakh tonnes
Correct answer
About 200 lakh tonnes
Per capita income (advance estimate) of Rajasthan for the year 2020-21, at constant (2011-12) prices is likely to decline by what percent as compared to the previous year?
5.77
7.77
9.80
11.50
Correct answer
5.77
As per the status of 2020-21, what is the position of Rajasthan in the total production of crude oil in India?
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Correct answer
First
What is the road density (KM of road per 100 KM2 of total area) in Rajasthan?
50.5
65.78
78.61
152.04
Correct answer
50.5
'Basta Mukt Diwas (No Bag Day) initiative in Rajasthan is related to which of the following sectors/schemes?
Education
Health
Public Distribution System
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA)
Correct answer
Education
To provide employment and sanitation facilities to migrant labourers under the Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan of the Central Government, the state of Rajasthan constructed community sanitation complexes and for this, the Ministry of Jal Shakti honored the state for achieving which of the following position in this scheme?
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Correct answer
First
What is the minimum percentage of total annual allocated amount that should be recommended for development of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) settlements under MLA Local Area Development Programme (MLALAD) in Rajasthan?
10
20
30
40
Correct answer
10
Rajasthan State Judicial Academy is located in ________.
Jaipur
Jodhpur
Bikaner
Alwar
Correct answer
Jaipur
Which of the following was established in 1929 in Banasthali village by Hiralal Shastri, the first Chief Minister of Rajasthan State, to train a group of dedicated social workers to implement a programme of rural reconstruction?
Village Cottage
Jeevan Kutir
Jeevan Ashram
Gandhi Ashram
Correct answer
Village Cottage
After independence, a new state Rajasthan was formed by the integration of princely states. Five High Courts were functioning at different places in the newly created state. Which of the following places is not one of them?
Jaipur
Jodhpur
Kota
Bikaner
Correct answer
Jaipur
In which year was the Rajasthan Information Commission (RIC) constituted?
2005
2006
2007
2008
Correct answer
2005
Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission has the provision of its own investigation agency headed by ______.
A police officer not below the rank of Additional Superintendent of Police
A police officer not below the rank of Superintendent of Police
A police officer not below the rank of Deputy Inspector General
A police officer not below the rank of Inspector General
Correct answer
A police officer not below the rank of Additional Superintendent of Police
Karni Mata Temple which is located very close to Bikaner is dedicated to Goddess _______.
Kali
Saraswati
Durga
Laxmi
Correct answer
Kali
Which of the following is not one of the four palaces surrounding the 'Ek Thambiya Palace' of Dungarpur?
Vijay Niwas
Uday Bilas
Hukum Niwas
Khuman Niwas
Correct answer
Vijay Niwas
Who among the following built the Buland Darwaza in Ajmer Sharif Dargah?
Mir Osman Ali Khan of Hyderabad Deccan
Mahmud Sultan Mahmud Khilji
Nawab Bashir-ud-Daula Sir Asman Jah
Princess Jahan Ara Begum
Correct answer
Mir Osman Ali Khan of Hyderabad Deccan
Which of the following forts of Rajasthan was built by Rathore Rajput king Rao Jodha?
Mehrangarh
Amber
Jaigarh
Kumbhalgarh
Correct answer
Mehrangarh
The art of miniature painting was first introduced in India by ________.
Tughlaqs
Mughals
Rajputs
Arabs
Correct answer
Tughlaqs
In the Molela art of making votive figurines or idols of deities from terracotta, which of the following materials is added to the clay to strengthen it and make it hard?
Rice husk and camel dung
Rice husk and donkey dung
Wheat husk and camel dung
Maize husk and camel dung
Correct answer
Rice husk and camel dung
Bhaand, Dholi and Manganiyar are the _______ of Rajasthan.
Traditional folk musicians
Folk Art
Religious Groups
Players
Correct answer
Traditional folk musicians
In which one of the following folk dances, women dance in circles while balancing their feet on the edges of brass plates or glasses and carrying eight to nine brass pitchers or earthen pots on their heads?
Bhavai
Ger
Ghoomar
Chaari
Correct answer
Bhavai
'Mirchi Bazaar' is a major attraction of which of the following fairs of Rajasthan?
Pushkar Fair
Chandrabhaga Fair
Registani Fair
Nagaur Fair
Correct answer
Pushkar Fair
Phad is a type of scroll painting that narrates detailed religious stories of local deities and gods. The first postage stamp on 'Phad' was issued by the Government of India in 1992 and is related to which of the following local deities of Rajasthan?
Pabuji
Ramdevji
Devnarayanji
Tejaji
Correct answer
Pabuji
Rajasthan ranks _______ in the country in terms of the number of Hindi speakers, making this desert state the 'heart' of the Hindi belt.
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Correct answer
Second
Suryamall Mishran (Meesan), a 19th century court poet of a princely state in Rajasthan, wrote a masterpiece 'Vansh Bhaskar' whose main theme is the _______history of the dynasty.
Parmar
Hada Chauhan
Solanki
Pratihar
Correct answer
Parmar
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