RSSB · 2024

Rajasthan CET (Graduate) — Question Paper

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  1. 1.

    Overwhelmed by the beauty of which of the following forts did British Historian James Tod say that - if he was offered a jagir in Rajasthan, he would choose that fort ?

    1. AChittorgarh Fort
    2. BTaragarh Fort
    3. CBhainsogarh Fort
    4. DNahargarh Fort
    Answer (C)

    James Tod was so captivated by Bhainsorgarh Fort (in Chittorgarh) that he remarked he would choose it if offered a jagir in Rajasthan.

    Rajasthan Art, Culture, Literature & Heritage · Forts of Rajasthan

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  2. 2.

    Which language is spoken in the areas of Banswara, Dungarpur and the nearby hilly areas?

    1. AHadoti
    2. BMewati
    3. CVagri
    4. DShekhawati
    Answer (C)

    Vagri (Vagdi) is the Bhili-influenced dialect spoken in the Vagad region—Banswara, Dungarpur and the surrounding hilly tracts of southern Rajasthan.

    Rajasthan Art, Culture, Literature & Heritage · Dialects of Rajasthani

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  3. 3.

    In which year was Kalbelia dance form included in UNESCO's intangible heritage list?

    1. A2008
    2. B2009
    3. C2010
    4. D2011
    Answer (C)

    Rajasthan's Kalbelia dance and songs were inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2010.

    Rajasthan Art, Culture, Literature & Heritage · Folk dances of Rajasthan

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  4. 7.

    Given below are two statements: Statement - I: Punctuation marks are used for pause or stop. Statement - II: Misuse of punctuation marks can also lead to misinterpretation of meaning. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the following options:

    1. AStatement I and II both are correct.
    2. BStatement I and II both are incorrect.
    3. CStatement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
    4. DStatement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
    Answer (A)

    Punctuation marks indicate pause/stop (Statement I true), and their misuse can distort meaning (Statement II true) — so both correct (A).

    General Hindi · Punctuation Marks (Viram Chinh)

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  5. 8.

    628, 429, 183, 249, 416 From the above sequence of given numbers, what is the sum of the unit digit of third number from left and tens digit of the fourth number from the right?

    1. A3
    2. B5
    3. C7
    4. D6
    Answer (B)

    Third number from left is 183 (unit digit 3); fourth from right is 429 (tens digit 2); 3+2 = 5.

    Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Number & Letter Series

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  6. 9.

    Sushil is the son-in-law of Bhumi's maternal grandmother Sangita. Ravi is the only son-in-law of Bhumi's mother. How Ravi is related to Sangita?

    1. AGrandson
    2. BUncle
    3. CHusband of granddaughter
    4. DBrother-in-law
    Answer (C)

    Sangita is Bhumi's maternal grandmother; Ravi, the son-in-law of Bhumi's mother, is Bhumi's father, married to Sangita's granddaughter (Bhumi's mother)—so Ravi is the husband of Sangita's granddaughter.

    Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Blood Relations

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  7. 10.

    If 'threat' is coded as 289512, then 'BRIDGESTONE' will be coded as:

    1. A27947513855
    2. B29947612955
    3. C28947612855
    4. D29947512655
    Answer (D)

    From 'threat'=289512 the letter values are t=2,h=8,r=9,e=5,a=1; applying the same scheme to BRIDGESTONE gives B=2,R=9,I=9,D=4,G=7,E=5,S=1,T=2,O=6,N=5,E=5 = 29947512655, which is option D.

    Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Coding-Decoding

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  8. 11.

    In Rajasthan putting a gold nail between the teeth is known as:-

    1. ADaamna
    2. BBaari
    3. CChoonp
    4. DBorla
    Answer (C)

    The Rajasthani practice of fixing a gold nail between the teeth is called 'Choonp'.

    Rajasthan Art, Culture, Literature & Heritage · Costumes, ornaments & cuisine

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  9. 12.

    In which Rajasthani folk dance, dhol, bankiya and thali are used as the main instruments?

    1. AGhudla
    2. BChang
    3. CDandiya
    4. DGair
    Answer (D)

    Gair is the men's folk dance of the Bhil/Mewar region performed mainly during Holi, and its principal accompanying instruments are the dhol, bankiya and thali.

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  10. 13.

    Where is Nataniyon Ki Haveli situated?

    1. AJhunjhunu
    2. BChuru
    3. CJaipur
    4. DLakshmangarh
    Answer (C)

    Nataniyon Ki Haveli is a famous painted haveli located in Jaipur, the Pink City.

    Rajasthan Art, Culture, Literature & Heritage · Monuments, palaces & havelis

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  11. 14.

    Who among the following established mobile reading rooms and libraries at various places in Rajasthan?

    1. APt. Jhabar Mal Sharma
    2. BAcharya Tulsi
    3. CSwami Keshwanand
    4. DKomal Kothari
    Answer (C)

    Swami Keshwanand set up mobile reading rooms and libraries at many places in Rajasthan to spread education.

    Rajasthan Art, Culture, Literature & Heritage · Eminent personalities of Rajasthan

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  12. 15.

    Which of the following leaders led the Bijolia movement?

    1. AVijay Singh Pathik
    2. BChuna Ram Punia
    3. CKanwar Vijay Pal
    4. DSurendra Singh
    Answer (A)

    The Bijolia peasant movement (Mewar) was effectively led by Vijay Singh Pathik, who organised it and gave it national prominence.

    History (India & Rajasthan) · Peasant movements of Rajasthan

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  13. 16.

    Which of the following sector plays most important role in the economy of Rajasthan state?

    1. AIndustry Sector
    2. BHealth Sector
    3. CAgriculture Sector
    4. DEducation Sector
    Answer (A)

    As marked, the Industry Sector is treated as the answer of greatest economic importance. (Doubt: traditionally Rajasthan's economy is described as agriculture-dominated for employment, so option C is the more commonly accepted answer; the marked key favours industry.)

    Economy of Rajasthan · Food crops of Rajasthan

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  14. 17.

    Which of the following are cash crops of Rajasthan state? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)

    1. ACotton and Tobacco
    2. BTea and Sugarcane
    3. CCoffee and Cereals
    4. DSoyabean and Cocoa
    Answer (A)

    Cotton and tobacco are non-food commercial (cash) crops grown in Rajasthan, both meant for sale/industry rather than subsistence.

    Economy of Rajasthan · Commercial & cash crops

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  15. 18.

    Which of the following is the correct form of 'Aajivika'?

    1. Aअजीविका
    2. Bअजिविका
    3. Cआजीविका
    4. Dआजिविका
    Answer (C)

    The correct spelling is 'आजीविका' — long 'आ' at the start and long 'जी' (ई-मात्रा), as it derives from आ + जीव.

    General Hindi · Word Correction (Shabd-shuddhi)

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  16. 19.

    Which of the following sentences is incorrect?

    1. Aघनश्याम की पाँच दरियाँ या एक कंबल बिकेगा।
    2. Bघनश्याम की पाँच दरियाँ या एक कंबल बिकेंगे।
    3. Cघनश्याम का एक कंबल या पाँच दरियाँ बिकेंगी।
    4. Dघनश्याम की पाँच दरियाँ या पाँच कंबल बिकेंगे।
    Answer (B)

    Option B is incorrect: with 'या' (or), the verb must agree with the nearest subject ('एक कंबल', singular), so it should be 'बिकेगा'; the plural 'बिकेंगे' used here is wrong.

    General Hindi · Sentence Correction (Vakya-shuddhi)

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  17. 20.

    Match List-I with List-II. List-I: a. कलम तोड़ना b. खेत रहना या आना c. चाँद पर थूकना d. कलेजा ठंडा होना List-II: I. संतोष होना II. सम्माननीय का अनादर करना III. बढ़िया लिखना IV. वीरगति पाना Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

    1. Aa - III, b - II, c - IV, d - I
    2. Ba - IV, b - III, c - I, d - II
    3. Ca - II, b - IV, c - III, d - I
    4. Da - III, b - IV, c - II, d - I
    Answer (D)

    Correct matching: कलम तोड़ना = बढ़िया लिखना (III); खेत रहना/आना = वीरगति पाना (IV); चाँद पर थूकना = सम्माननीय का अनादर करना (II); कलेजा ठंडा होना = संतोष होना (I) — i.e., a-III, b-IV, c-II, d-I.

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  18. 21.

    Under which of the following rules has India been divided into three regions with the objective of effectively implementing the progressive use of Hindi?

    1. Aराजभाषा अधिनियम, 1963
    2. Bराजभाषा अधिनियम, 1967
    3. Cराजभाषा नियम, 1973
    4. Dराजभाषा नियम, 1976
    Answer (D)

    Under the Official Language Rules, 1976, India was divided into three regions (A, B, C) for the progressive use of Hindi based on Hindi- and non-Hindi-speaking states (D).

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  19. 22.

    Who was awarded Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2022 for Table Tennis?

    1. AKamlesh Mehta
    2. BManika Batra
    3. CSharath Kamal Achanta
    4. DSoumyajit Ghosh
    Answer (C)

    Sharath Kamal Achanta received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna 2022 for table tennis, becoming the table-tennis recipient of India's highest sporting honour.

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  20. 23.

    Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Right under the Constitution of India?

    1. ARight to Education
    2. BRight to Property
    3. CRight of Equality
    4. DRight of Freedom
    Answer (B)

    The Right to Property was removed from Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment (1978) and made a legal right under Article 300A, so it is no longer a Fundamental Right (B).

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  21. 24.

    Salt water crocodile is main fauna of which of the following biosphere reserves?

    1. ASimlipal
    2. BGreat Nicobar
    3. CKutch
    4. DPanna
    Answer (B)

    The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, with its coastal/mangrove habitat, is the prime home of the saltwater crocodile.

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  22. 25.

    Which among the following is the longest river of Rajasthan?

    1. AChambal
    2. BLuni
    3. CSabarmati
    4. DKhari
    Answer (A)

    The Chambal, flowing through Rajasthan for the greatest length, is the longest river of the state.

    Geography of Rajasthan · Drainage system & rivers

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  23. 26.

    The Thar desert comprises the desert triangle of three cities - (Choose the most appropriate option from below)

    1. AJaisalmer - Jodhpur - Barmer
    2. BBikaner - Jaisalmer - Pali
    3. CBikaner - Jaisalmer - Barmer
    4. DJaisalmer - Jodhpur - Bikaner
    Answer (D)

    The Thar desert's classic 'desert triangle' is formed by Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner — the three core arid cities of western Rajasthan (D).

    Geography of Rajasthan · Location, extent & physiographic regions

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  24. 27.

    Barkana water falls is situated in which of the following state of India?

    1. AKarnataka
    2. BGoa
    3. CTamil Nadu
    4. DOdisha
    Answer (A)

    Barkana Falls is on the Seetha river in the Western Ghats of Shimoga district, Karnataka, one of India's tallest waterfalls.

    Geography of India · River Systems of India

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  25. 28.

    Which of the following mineral is non-metallic and inorganic?

    1. ANatural Gas
    2. BCoal
    3. CPetroleum
    4. DGraphite
    Answer (D)

    Graphite is classified as a non-metallic mineral and is treated as inorganic, whereas the other options are organic fossil fuels.

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  26. 29.

    Which of the following is not a type of Iron ore?

    1. ASiderite
    2. BLimonite
    3. CMagnetite
    4. DLignite
    Answer (D)

    Lignite is a low-grade brown coal (a fossil fuel), not an iron ore, so it is the odd one out.

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  27. 30.

    The length, breadth and height of room are 12 m, 9 m and 8 m respectively. The length of the longest bamboo pole that can be placed in it, is:

    1. A19 m
    2. B18 m
    3. C17 m
    4. D15 m
    Answer (C)

    Longest pole = space diagonal = √(l²+b²+h²) = √(144+81+64) = √289 = 17 m.

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  28. 31.

    The inner circumference of a circular path around a circular lawn is 660 m. What is the radius (in meter) of the outer circumference of the path, if the path is 14 m wide?

    1. A110 m
    2. B119 m
    3. C115 m
    4. D84 m
    Answer (B)

    Inner circumference 2πr=660 gives r=105 m; adding the 14 m path width, outer radius = 105+14 = 119 m.

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  29. 32.

    A shopkeeper sold an article for ₹ 400 at a loss of 20%. At what price he should sell the article to make a profit of 10%?

    1. A₹ 550
    2. B₹ 500
    3. C₹ 520
    4. D₹ 530
    Answer (A)

    At 20% loss SP=₹400 gives CP = 400/0.80 = ₹500; for 10% profit SP = 500×1.10 = ₹550, option A.

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  30. 33.

    Which of the following is the application of computer mostly used in medical field?

    1. ATo create advertisement
    2. BTo visualize 3D objects
    3. CTo provide distance education
    4. DTo provide assistance in surgery
    Answer (D)

    In medicine, computers are mainly used in robotic/computer-assisted surgery, giving precision and assistance during operations.

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  31. 34.

    Which of the following is not the class/category of computers?

    1. AMicro Computer
    2. BMini Computer
    3. CMainframe Computer
    4. DParallel Computing
    Answer (D)

    Parallel computing is a processing technique/architecture, not a size-based class of computers, so it is the odd one out.

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  32. 35.

    Which Indian has won the 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Award? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)

    1. AKailash Vidyarthi
    2. BGhazal Alagh
    3. CGautam Adani
    4. DRavi Kannan
    Answer (D)

    Dr. Ravi Kannan (Cachar Cancer Hospital, Assam) won the 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Award for affordable cancer care.

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  33. 36.

    Who was the Deputy Prime Minister and first Home Minister of Independent India?

    1. AMahatma Gandhi
    2. BC. Raj Gopalachari
    3. CSardar Vallabhbhai Patel
    4. DRafi Ahmad Kidwai
    Answer (C)

    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was free India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, credited with integrating the princely states.

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  34. 37.

    After the partition of India in 1947, which of the following archaeological sites remained on the Indian side?

    1. AHarappa
    2. BMohenjodaro
    3. CGunveriewala
    4. DKalibangan
    Answer (D)

    Kalibangan lies in Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, so it stayed on the Indian side after the 1947 Partition.

    History (India & Rajasthan) · Ancient & medieval India — key events and dynasties

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  35. 38.

    Who is the family deity of Bikaner royal family?

    1. AKarni Mata
    2. BJeen Mata
    3. CSakraya Mata
    4. DAai Mata
    Answer (A)

    Karni Mata is the kuldevi (family deity) of the Bikaner (and Jodhpur Rathore) royal family; her famous temple is at Deshnok.

    Rajasthan Art, Culture, Literature & Heritage · Lok devta & lok deviyan

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  36. 39.

    As per the Constitution of India, the name of a state in the Union of India can be altered by -

    1. ACabinet Committee
    2. BGovernor
    3. CPresident
    4. DParliament
    Answer (D)

    Under Article 3, only Parliament can pass a law to alter the name, boundary or area of a state; the name is changed by parliamentary legislation.

    Indian Polity (Rajasthan focus) · Parliament — Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha

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  37. 40.

    When was Rajasthan Information Commission constituted ?

    1. AApril 18, 2005
    2. BApril 18, 2006
    3. CApril 28, 2005
    4. DApril 28, 2006
    Answer (B)

    The Rajasthan State Information Commission was constituted on 18 April 2006, following implementation of the RTI Act 2005.

    Indian Polity (Rajasthan focus) · Rajasthan State Information Commission

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  38. 41.

    Which of the following position is not mentioned in the Constitution of India?

    1. APrime Minister
    2. BChief Minister
    3. CDeputy Chief Minister
    4. DLoksabha Speaker
    Answer (C)

    The post of Deputy Chief Minister is not mentioned anywhere in the Constitution; it is only a political/administrative arrangement and the holder is constitutionally just an ordinary minister.

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  39. 42.

    Who among the following commonly serves as the Chancellor of State Universities?

    1. APrime Minister
    2. BMinister of Education
    3. CChief Minister
    4. DGovernor
    Answer (D)

    The Governor of a state commonly serves as the Chancellor (Kuladhipati) of State Universities by convention/statute.

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  40. 43.

    Given below are two statements: Statement (I): In April 1919, the Udaipur state government formed a Commission under the chairmanship of Mandalgarh Hakim Bindulal Bhattacharya, in order to listen to the Complaints of Bijolia farmers. The Commission advocated various recommendations for the benefit of the farmers. Statement (II): Officers of the Foreign Ministry of Indian govenment believed that a quick alliance should be made with the Bijoliya Kisan Panchayat, otherwise the peasant movement may take a violent form in Rajputana. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

    1. ABoth Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
    2. BBoth Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
    3. CStatement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
    4. DStatement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
    Answer (A)

    Both statements are historically accurate—the Udaipur government formed the Bindulal Bhattacharya commission in April 1919, and officials feared a violent turn, so option A is correct.

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  41. 44.

    Who of the following social reformers was associated with the abolition of Sati Pratha?

    1. AVivekanand
    2. BDayanand Saraswati
    3. CRaja Ram Mohan Roy
    4. DGovind Ranade
    Answer (C)

    Raja Ram Mohan Roy's campaign led Lord William Bentinck to abolish Sati through Regulation XVII of 1829.

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  42. 45.

    "The Indian War of Independence", book was written by whom?

    1. AMahatma Gandhi
    2. BR. C. Majumdar
    3. CBaba Amte
    4. DVeer Savarkar
    Answer (D)

    V. D. Savarkar wrote 'The Indian War of Independence, 1857', presenting the 1857 revolt as the first organized war for independence.

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  43. 46.

    In which of the following year United Nations adopted the UN guidelines for consumer protection?

    1. A1979
    2. B1981
    3. C1983
    4. D1985
    Answer (D)

    The UN General Assembly adopted the UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection in 1985 (resolution 39/248).

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  44. 47.

    Which among the following organizations control the business of Insurance in India?

    1. ARBI
    2. BLIC
    3. CIRDAI
    4. DSEBI
    Answer (C)

    IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India), set up under the IRDA Act 1999, is the statutory regulator of the insurance sector in India.

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  45. 48.

    NITI AAYOG was established on: (Choose the most appropriate option from below)

    1. A1st January, 2014
    2. B15th August, 2014
    3. C15th August, 2015
    4. D1st January, 2015
    Answer (D)

    NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission and was established on 1st January 2015.

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  46. 49.

    Which of the following statement is not correct about the Tertiary Coal?

    1. AIt is also known as the brown Coal.
    2. BIt is an inferior quality Coal.
    3. CIt contributes to about 25% of the total coal production of the country.
    4. DIt is found in the rocks of the oligocene period of the Tertiary Era.
    Answer (C)

    Tertiary/lignite (brown) coal contributes only about 2% of India's total coal production, not 25%; hence statement C is incorrect, which is what the question asks for.

    Geography of India · Energy Resources

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  47. 50.

    Karewa formation are useful for the cultivation of

    1. AZafran/Saffron
    2. BCotton
    3. CJute
    4. DCoffee
    Answer (A)

    Karewas are thick lacustrine (old lake-bed) deposits of the Kashmir Valley, whose fertile soil is famously suited to saffron (zafran) cultivation.

    Geography of India · Major Crops & Agriculture

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  48. 51.

    Which of the following river is right bank tributary of the Ganga River System?

    1. ARamganga
    2. BSon
    3. CGomti
    4. DGhaghara
    Answer (B)

    The Son rises in Amarkantak and joins the Ganga from the south, making it a right-bank tributary; most other Ganga tributaries join from the left.

    Geography of India · River Systems of India

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  49. 52.

    Son river is a tributary of which of the following?

    1. AGanga
    2. BYamuna
    3. CMahanadi
    4. DNarmada
    Answer (A)

    The Son rises near Amarkantak and joins the Ganga near Patna, making it a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga.

    Geography of India · River Systems of India

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  50. 53.

    The Southern most Himalayas are known as

    1. AShiwalik
    2. BHimadri
    3. CHimachal
    4. DAravali
    Answer (A)

    The Shiwalik (Outer Himalaya) is the lowest and southernmost of the three parallel Himalayan ranges.

    Geography of India · Mountains & Himalayan Ranges

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  51. 54.

    Which one of the following is the oldest oil refinery in India?

    1. AMathura refinery
    2. BKoyali refinery
    3. CDigboi refinery
    4. DHaldia refinery
    Answer (C)

    Digboi refinery (Assam) was set up in 1901 and is the oldest oil refinery in India (and one of the oldest in the world still operating).

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  52. 55.

    'Doddabetta' is the highest peak in Tamil Nadu. This is a part of which of the following famous mountain range?

    1. ANilgiri Mountains
    2. BAravali Mountains
    3. CSatpura Mountains
    4. DPir Panjal Mountains
    Answer (A)

    Doddabetta (2,637 m), Tamil Nadu's highest peak, lies in the Nilgiri Hills, part of the Western Ghats near Ooty.

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  53. 56.

    Choose the most appropriate Hindi word for - "Endorsement".

    1. Aप्रयत्न करना
    2. Bपृष्ठांकन करना
    3. Cप्रदान करना
    4. Dजारी करना
    Answer (B)

    The standard administrative Hindi equivalent of 'Endorsement' is 'पृष्ठांकन करना' — to make a noting/approval on the back or margin of a document.

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  54. 57.

    Which of the following best describes the function of control unit?

    1. AControl the operations of memory, processor and input/output devices.
    2. BPerform the logical operations.
    3. CConvert the external data to form understood by computer.
    4. DPerform the arithmetic operations.
    Answer (A)

    The control unit (CU) directs and coordinates all operations of the CPU — it controls the memory, processor (ALU) and input/output devices by generating timing and control signals.

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  55. 58.

    Which of the following facility is mainly provided by E-mitraplus initiative of Rajasthan?

    1. ATo apply for birth certificate, domicile etc.
    2. BPayment facility for individual firms
    3. CGIS based Decision Support System
    4. DVideo conferencing
    Answer (A)

    E-mitra Plus mainly provides citizen services such as applying for birth certificates, domicile certificates and related documents.

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  56. 59.

    Which of the following tax generates maximum amount of revenue for the Government of India?

    1. AIncome Tax
    2. BSales Tax
    3. CCustom Duties
    4. DCorporate Tax
    Answer (D)

    Corporate tax, levied on company profits, has traditionally generated the largest share of the Government of India's tax revenue.

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  57. 60.

    Which of the following is outside the ambit of GST?

    1. ANatural Gas
    2. BTobacco
    3. CAlcoholic Liquor
    4. DMotor Spirit
    Answer (A)

    Natural gas (along with petroleum crude, diesel, petrol/motor spirit and ATF) is currently kept outside GST and taxed under VAT/excise—so A is taken as correct. (Doubt: alcoholic liquor and motor spirit are also outside GST, so this question has more than one valid answer.)

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  58. 61.

    Which of the following is an example of joint sector industry? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)

    1. AHindustan Aeronautics Limtied
    2. BOil India Limited
    3. CSteel Authority of India Limited
    4. DBharat Heavy Electricals Limited
    Answer (B)

    Oil India Limited is jointly owned by the government and private/public shareholders, making it a classic joint-sector enterprise.

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  59. 62.

    Which of the following is a mineral-based industry?

    1. ATextile Industry
    2. BFish Oil Industry
    3. CPetrochemicals Industry
    4. DFood Processing Industry
    Answer (C)

    Petrochemicals are made from crude oil/natural gas — minerals — so the petrochemical industry is mineral-based.

    Geography of India · Major Industries

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  60. 63.

    Which of the following statement is not correct about the Chhota Nagpur Plateau Industrial region?

    1. AThis region is popularly known as "Ruhr of India".
    2. BThis region extends over Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh.
    3. CRanchi, Dhanbad, Chaibasa, Sindri are some important industrial centres of this region.
    4. DThis region owes its development to being rich in iron ore from Jharkhand-Odisha and coal from Damodar Valley.
    Answer (B)

    Statement B is incorrect: the Chhota Nagpur industrial region extends over Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal etc., not Andhra Pradesh.

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  61. 64.

    The concept of 'equality before law' is an element of the concept of 'Rule of Law' which was propounded by -

    1. APaul Janet
    2. BA.V. Dicey
    3. CLord Acton
    4. DIvor Jennings
    Answer (B)

    The doctrine of 'Rule of Law', including 'equality before law', was propounded by British jurist A.V. Dicey in his work 'Introduction to the Study of the Law of the Constitution' (1885).

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  62. 65.

    Match List-I with List-II. List-I a. Chipko Movement b. Bandung Conference c. Dr. P.C. Mahalanobis d. Bombay Plan List-II I. Afro Asian Conference II. A proposal made by big industrialists in 1944 for setting up a planned economy III. An environment movement to prevent cutting down of trees IV. Economist under whose leadership the Second Five Year Plan was drafted Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

    1. Aa-I, b - III, c-IV. d - II
    2. Ba-II, b - I, c - IV, d - III
    3. Ca - III, b - I, c-IV, d - II
    4. Da-II, b - III, c - IV, d - I
    Answer (C)

    Chipko–environment (III), Bandung–Afro-Asian Conference (I), Mahalanobis–economist of 2nd Plan (IV), Bombay Plan–1944 industrialists' proposal (II); hence a-III, b-I, c-IV, d-II.

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  63. 66.

    The famous speech by Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, addressed on the midnight of 14-15 August 1947 is called ________.

    1. ATryst with destiny
    2. BTried with destiny
    3. CTryst with honesty
    4. DTryst and Co-operation
    Answer (A)

    Nehru's famous speech on the midnight of 14-15 August 1947 is titled 'Tryst with Destiny', marking India's independence.

    History (India & Rajasthan) · Partition & Independence of India

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  64. 67.

    The cities that were divided into communal zones during the partition of India were-

    1. ALahore, Amritsar and Hyderabad
    2. BLahore, Amritsar and Calcutta
    3. CAmritsar, Calcutta and Jammu & Kashmir
    4. DLahore, Bihar and Calcutta
    Answer (B)

    During the 1947 Partition, Lahore, Amritsar and Calcutta were the cities physically split into communal (Hindu-Muslim) zones amid riots.

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  65. 68.

    Which of the following is not a Kharif crop?

    1. AMaize
    2. BPearl-Millet
    3. CGram
    4. DRice
    Answer (C)

    Gram (chana) is a Rabi crop, sown in winter and harvested in spring, so it is not a Kharif (monsoon-sown) crop.

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  66. 69.

    Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option : 9, 28, 65, 126, ________

    1. A204
    2. B194
    3. C206
    4. D217
    Answer (D)

    Each term is n^3 + 1: 2^3+1=9, 3^3+1=28, 4^3+1=65, 5^3+1=126, so next is 6^3+1=217.

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  67. 70.

    In the given question, choose the number letter group which is different from the others.

    1. APH3
    2. BXL2
    3. CJB5
    4. DOE3
    Answer (A)

    In B (X=24,L=12), C (J=10,B=2) and D (O=15,E=5) the number is the first letter's value divided by the second (24/12=2, 10/2=5, 15/5=3). In A, P=16,H=8 gives 16/8=2, but the group shows 3, so A breaks the pattern.

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  68. 71.

    Select the related word from the given options : Animals: Zoology :: Blood: ?

    1. AHematology
    2. BPathology
    3. CAnatomy
    4. DEntomology
    Answer (A)

    Just as Zoology is the study of animals, Hematology is the study of blood.

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  69. 73.

    Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option: In reality the ______ benefits from advocating the need for taking breakfast.

    1. Ageneral public
    2. BFrench people
    3. Cchildren
    4. Dfood Industry
    Answer (D)

    Per the passage's argument, it is the food industry that gains commercially from promoting breakfast as essential (it sells breakfast products), so 'food Industry' completes the sentence.

    General English · Comprehension of a passage

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  70. 74.

    According to the conclusion of the passage, breakfast -

    1. AIs essential and not to be skipped.
    2. BSkipping cannot harm you.
    3. CIs the most significant meal of the day.
    4. DContributes to an individual's health.
    Answer (B)

    The passage concludes that skipping breakfast does not actually harm a person, so option B reflects the writer's stated conclusion.

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  71. 75.

    In America, obesity and tooth decay have assumed the proportion of an epidemic because of the -

    1. AVested interest of the general public
    2. BConsumption of sugary cereals.
    3. CGreek idea of breakfast.
    4. DConsumption of savoury food
    Answer (B)

    The passage attributes the American epidemic of obesity and tooth decay to eating sugary (sweetened) breakfast cereals.

    General English · Comprehension of a passage

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  72. 76.

    Bogus means ______.

    1. AFalse
    2. BBig
    3. CTrue
    4. DConfident
    Answer (A)

    'Bogus' means fake or counterfeit, so its synonym is 'False'.

    General English · Synonyms

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  73. 77.

    Which of the following three years were declared as Plan Holidays from five year plans in India?

    1. A1957 to 1960
    2. B1961 to 1964
    3. C1966 to 1969
    4. D1969 to 1972
    Answer (C)

    The years 1966-1969 were declared the 'Plan Holiday' due to the 1965 war, drought, rupee devaluation and fiscal crisis; three annual plans ran during this period.

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  74. 78.

    Dr. Savita Ben Ambedkar inter-caste marriage help scheme was launched in the year-

    1. A2006
    2. B2007
    3. C2010
    4. D2012
    Answer (A)

    The Dr. Savita Ben Ambedkar inter-caste marriage assistance scheme was launched in 2006.

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  75. 79.

    Rajasthan handicraft policy has come into force on ____.

    1. A17 September, 2022
    2. B18 September, 2022
    3. C20 December, 2023
    4. D23 November, 2023
    Answer (A)

    The Rajasthan Handicraft/Handloom Policy came into force on 17 September 2022, being the state's first such policy.

    Current Events & Civic Duty · Rajasthan government schemes & policies

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  76. 80.

    Which of the following facility is not provided by the Rajasthan Sampark Portal?

    1. AGrievance Redressal
    2. BGIS integration and data analytics
    3. CVideo-conferencing
    4. DAutomatic Speech Recognition (ASR)
    Answer (C)

    The Rajasthan Sampark Portal offers grievance redressal, GIS integration and data analytics but not video-conferencing, so C is the correct answer.

    Current Events & Civic Duty · Rajasthan government schemes & policies

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  77. 81.

    Which of the following two states have a joint plan under Mahi Project?

    1. ARajasthan - Madhya Pradesh
    2. BRajasthan - Punjab
    3. CRajasthan - Gujarat
    4. DRajasthan - Haryana
    Answer (C)

    The Mahi (Mahi-Bajaj-Sagar) Project on the Mahi river is a joint venture between Rajasthan and Gujarat; the river originates in MP but the dam at Banswara is built and shared by Rajasthan and Gujarat.

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  78. 82.

    The characteristics of computer in which, computer can perform different types of tasks with the same ease is known as:

    1. ASpeed
    2. BVersatility
    3. CReliability
    4. DDiligence
    Answer (B)

    Versatility is the characteristic that lets a computer perform many different types of tasks with equal ease.

    Computer Knowledge · Characteristics & generations of computers

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  79. 83.

    Which of the following is not a Constitutional Body?

    1. AUnion Public Service Commission
    2. BFinance Commission
    3. CElection Commission
    4. DNational Human Rights Commission
    Answer (D)

    The NHRC is a statutory body created by the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, not a constitutional body provided for in the Constitution.

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  80. 84.

    Which of the following language is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution?

    1. ANepali
    2. BSindhi
    3. CEnglish
    4. DSanthali
    Answer (C)

    English is an official language but is NOT one of the 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.

    Indian Polity (Rajasthan focus) · Constitution — Making & Nature

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  81. 85.

    Choose the most appropriate option from below to complete the sentence: A formal letter concludes with a -

    1. ASubject
    2. BSalutation
    3. CSignature
    4. DHeading
    Answer (C)

    A formal letter ends with the complimentary close followed by the writer's signature (and name), which is its concluding element.

    General English · Letter writing (official, notices)

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  82. 86.

    Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option: He was indignant ______ being cheated by the smooth talk of the salesman.

    1. Awith
    2. Bin
    3. Cof
    4. Dat
    Answer (D)

    The adjective 'indignant' takes the preposition 'at' when expressing anger about a thing or situation (indignant at being cheated), so 'at' is the fixed collocation here.

    General English · Prepositions

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  83. 87.

    Change the direct speech into indirect speech by selecting the most appropriate option from below: He said, "I do not wish to see any of you, go away."

    1. AHe said that he had not wished to see any of them and ordered them to go away.
    2. BHe told that he did not wish to see any of them and ordered them to go away.
    3. CHe said that he does not wish to see any of us and ordered us to go away.
    4. DHe told that he did not wish to see us and ordered us to go away.
    Answer (B)

    Reporting verb stays past and pronoun 'I' becomes 'he', so 'did not wish to see any of them' with the imperative reported as 'ordered them to go away' (marked answer B). Note: strictly 'told' needs an object ('told them'), so the option is grammatically imperfect.

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  84. 88.

    Change the sentence into passive voice by choosing the most appropriate option: They feed the seals at the zoo twice a day.

    1. AThe zoo feeds the seals twice a day.
    2. BThey feed the seals twice a day at the zoo.
    3. CThe seals are fed twice a day at the zoo.
    4. DTwice a day the seals are being fed at the zoo.
    Answer (C)

    Passive of a simple-present sentence keeps the object as subject + 'are/is + past participle': 'The seals are fed twice a day at the zoo.'

    General English · Active & passive voice

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  85. 89.

    The simple interest of a certain sum of rupees for 8 years at 7.5% annual rate is ₹ 7500. What is the simple interest on same sum for 8 years, if the rate of interest is increased by 2.5%?

    1. A₹ 20,000
    2. B₹ 12,500
    3. C₹ 10,000
    4. D₹ 12,000
    Answer (C)

    SI is directly proportional to rate, so increasing rate from 7.5% to 10% scales the interest: 7500 × (10/7.5) = ₹10,000.

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  86. 91.

    Geostationary satellites are positioned at ____ km upward distance from earth surface.

    1. A26000
    2. B36000
    3. C55690
    4. D45990
    Answer (B)

    A geostationary orbit lies about 35,786 km (~36000 km) above the equator, where the satellite's orbital period equals Earth's 24-hour rotation, so it appears fixed over one point.

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  87. 92.

    Concentrated nitric acid (aq) reacts with copper to give

    1. ACopper nitrate and hydrogen gas
    2. BCopper nitrate, nitrogen monoxide and water
    3. CCopper nitrate, nitrogen dioxide and water
    4. DCopper oxide and dinitrogen oxide
    Answer (C)

    Concentrated HNO3 is a strong oxidizer: Cu + 4HNO3(conc) → Cu(NO3)2 + 2NO2 + 2H2O, giving copper nitrate, brown nitrogen dioxide, and water.

    Science & Technology · Physical & Chemical Changes

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  88. 93.

    Colour blind person is unable to discriminate between :

    1. ARed and yellow colour
    2. BBlue and red colour
    3. CRed and green colour
    4. DBlue and green colour
    Answer (C)

    The most common colour blindness is red-green (Daltonism), caused by a defect/absence of the red or green cone cells, so such people cannot distinguish red from green.

    Science & Technology · Diseases & Health

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  89. 94.

    Select the option that is related to the third letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster. WOUNDS: DNOSUW:: ALMIGHTY:?

    1. AAIGHTYLM
    2. BAIGHLMTY
    3. CAGHILMTY
    4. DGILHMATY
    Answer (C)

    The code arranges the letters of the word in alphabetical order (WOUNDS→DNOSUW); sorting ALMIGHTY alphabetically gives AGHILMTY.

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  90. 95.

    How many numbers from 11 to 70 are there which are exactly divisible by 7 but not by 3?

    1. ANine
    2. BFive
    3. CSeven
    4. DSix
    Answer (D)

    Multiples of 7 in 11–70 are 14,21,28,35,42,49,56,63,70; removing those also divisible by 3 (21,42,63) leaves 14,28,35,49,56,70 = 6 numbers.

    Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Number & Letter Series

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  91. 96.

    On increasing the numerator of a fraction by 15% and decreasing its denominator by 8%, the fraction becomes 15/16, the original fraction is:

    1. A5/4
    2. B3/4
    3. C6/5
    4. D7/4
    Answer (B)

    (1.15·num)/(0.92·den) = 15/16, so num/den = (15/16)×(0.92/1.15) = 13.8/18.4 = 3/4.

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  92. 97.

    Amit, Sumit and Vinay divide an amount of ₹ 2800, amongst themselves in the ratio of 5 : 6 : 3 respectively. If an amount of ₹ 200 is added to the share of each, what will be the new ratio of their shares of the amount?

    1. A6:9:4
    2. B6:7:4
    3. C7:8:5
    4. D4:5:2
    Answer (B)

    2800 split 5:6:3 (sum 14) gives 1000, 1200, 600; adding 200 to each gives 1200, 1400, 800, which reduces to 6:7:4.

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  93. 98.

    The average of 11 observations is 50. If the average of first six observations is 40 and the average of last six observations is 55, then the sixth observation is:

    1. A30
    2. B40
    3. C20
    4. D35
    Answer (C)

    Total = 11×50 = 550; first six sum = 240, last six sum = 330, together 570 counts the sixth observation twice, so sixth = 570−550 = 20.

    Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Average

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  94. 99.

    Zinc reacts with dilute nitric acid (aq) to give

    1. AZn(NO3)2 + H2O + N2O
    2. BZn(NO3)2 + H2
    3. CZn(NO3)2 + H2O + NO2
    4. DZn(NO3)2 + NO + H2O
    Answer (A)

    With very dilute nitric acid, zinc reduces it to nitrous oxide (N2O): 4Zn + 10HNO3(dil) → 4Zn(NO3)2 + 5H2O + N2O, giving Zn(NO3)2 + H2O + N2O.

    Science & Technology · Physical & Chemical Changes

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  95. 100.

    Which of the following is not a part of chromosome?

    1. ASatellite
    2. BF₁ particle
    3. CCentromere
    4. DChromatid
    Answer (B)

    The F1 particle is part of the ATP synthase enzyme on the inner mitochondrial membrane, not a structural component of a chromosome.

    Science & Technology · Biodiversity

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  96. 101.

    Nathu La Pass is situated in which State / UT of India?

    1. AMeghalaya
    2. BJammu and Kashmir
    3. CSikkim
    4. DArunachal Pradesh
    Answer (C)

    Nathu La Pass lies in Sikkim and is a key trade route on the India–China (Tibet) border.

    Geography of India · Mountains & Himalayan Ranges

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  97. 102.

    Who is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department?

    1. AFinance Minister
    2. BComptroller and Auditor General of India
    3. CPrime Minister
    4. DAttorney General of India
    Answer (B)

    The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, appointed under Article 148, heads the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.

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  98. 103.

    Which of the following is not a constitutional post?

    1. AGovernor
    2. BThe Chief Justice
    3. CRBI Governor
    4. DSpeaker
    Answer (C)

    The RBI Governor is a statutory post created by the RBI Act, 1934 — it is not named or created by the Constitution.

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  99. 104.

    Which of the following is the largest inhabited riverine island in the world?

    1. AMajuli
    2. BUmananda
    3. CMarajo
    4. DDoab
    Answer (A)

    Majuli, on the Brahmaputra in Assam, is the largest inhabited riverine island in the world.

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  100. 105.

    Which of the following river is not a part of Indus River System?

    1. AChenab
    2. BKosi
    3. CRavi
    4. DSatluj
    Answer (B)

    The Kosi is a tributary of the Ganga (the 'sorrow of Bihar'), so it belongs to the Ganga system, not the Indus system.

    Geography of India · River Systems of India

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  101. 106.

    Which of the following Lake is not a Saline water lake in Rajasthan?

    1. ASambhar
    2. BDidwana
    3. CPichola
    4. DPachpadra
    Answer (C)

    Pichola is an artificial freshwater lake in Udaipur, built in the 14th century; hence it is NOT saline.

    Geography of Rajasthan · Lakes of Rajasthan

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  102. 107.

    Identify the most appropriate idiom which can replace the underlined words: Rohit has the reputation of complicating and confusing things when any issue is raised in the meeting.

    1. Aas clear as mud
    2. Bmuddying the waters
    3. Cin complete shambles
    4. Dgot our wires crossed
    Answer (B)

    'Muddying the waters' means making a situation more confusing or unclear, exactly what Rohit does by complicating issues raised in meetings.

    General English · Idioms & phrases

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  103. 108.

    Identify the word that can best substitute the given expression: One who is too strong to be defeated.

    1. AInvulnerable
    2. BIndefatigable
    3. CInsolvent
    4. DInvincible
    Answer (D)

    'Invincible' means too powerful to be conquered or defeated, exactly matching 'too strong to be defeated'.

    General English · One word substitution

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  104. 109.

    Identify the most appropriate antonym of the given word from below: APATHY

    1. AStoicism
    2. BStupor
    3. CAloofness
    4. DFervor
    Answer (D)

    Apathy means lack of interest or feeling; its antonym is 'Fervor', meaning intense passion or enthusiasm.

    General English · Antonyms

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  105. 110.

    Amar and Akbar start walking in opposite direction. Amar walked 24 km and Akbar walked 7 km. Then Amar turned left and walked 7 km and Akbar turned right and walked 24 km. How far is each of them from the starting point?

    1. A27 km
    2. B25 km
    3. C26 km
    4. D31 km
    Answer (B)

    Each path forms a right angle, so each person's distance from start is the hypotenuse: sqrt(24^2+7^2)=sqrt(576+49)=sqrt(625)=25 km.

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  106. 111.

    A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting in a row facing north. E and F are in the center, and A and B are at the ends. C is sitting on the immediate left of A. Who is sitting on the immediate right of B?

    1. AE
    2. BA
    3. CF
    4. DD
    Answer (D)

    With A and B at the ends, E-F in the centre and C immediately left of A, the order is B D E F C A (facing north), so D sits immediately right of B.

    Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Seating Arrangement

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  107. 112.

    Which Indian Constitutional amendment raised the age of retirement of a High Court Judge from 60 to 62 years?

    1. A15th Constitutional Amendment
    2. B16th Constitutional Amendment
    3. C17th Constitutional Amendment
    4. D18th Constitutional Amendment
    Answer (A)

    The 15th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1963 raised the retirement age of High Court judges from 60 to 62 years (Article 217).

    Indian Polity (Rajasthan focus) · Constitutional Amendments

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  108. 113.

    Match List-I with List-II. List-I a. Goods and Service Tax b. Delimitation Commission c. Survey of India d. Dept. of Atomic Energy List-II I. Article 82 II. Prime Minister III. Dept. of Science and Technology IV. Article 246 A Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

    1. Aa - I, b - II, c - III, d - IV
    2. Ba - IV, b - I, c - III, d - II
    3. Ca - IV, b - III, c - II, d - I
    4. Da - II, b - IV, c - I, d - III
    Answer (B)

    GST's constitutional basis is Article 246A (a-IV); the Delimitation/Delimitation Commission rests on Article 82 dealing with population-based readjustment (b-I); Survey of India falls under the Dept. of Science & Technology (c-III); and the Dept. of Atomic Energy is directly under the Prime Minister (d-II). Hence a-IV, b-I, c-III, d-II.

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  109. 117.

    First Indian spacecraft which will carry 3 members and will orbit for 3 days in space is :

    1. ANISAR
    2. BGaganyaan
    3. CSpadex
    4. DBhaskar 3
    Answer (B)

    Gaganyaan is ISRO's first human spaceflight mission designed to carry a 3-member crew to low-earth orbit for up to 3 days.

    Science & Technology · Space Technology & Satellites

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  110. 118.

    Which of the following is not the allotropes of carbon?

    1. AFullerene
    2. BEthanol
    3. CGraphite
    4. DDiamond
    Answer (B)

    Ethanol (C2H5OH) is a compound (an alcohol), not an allotrope of pure carbon; allotropes are different forms of a single element.

    Science & Technology · Physical & Chemical Changes

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  111. 119.

    Which of the following is responsible for the dark brown or reddish colour given by henna?

    1. ALuciferin
    2. BMelanin
    3. CLawsone
    4. DHydroquinine
    Answer (C)

    Lawsone (2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone) is the natural dye in henna leaves that binds keratin to give the reddish-brown stain.

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  112. 120.

    Which of the following input device is used to input temperatures and moisture etc.?

    1. AWebcam
    2. BScanners
    3. CJoystics
    4. DSensors
    Answer (D)

    Sensors detect physical quantities like temperature and humidity and feed them as input to a computer.

    Computer Knowledge · Input & output devices

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  113. 121.

    Cyber security is also called, "Security of Information Technology". It is used mainly to:

    1. AConnect different computers together
    2. BUsed to share the resources on internet
    3. CStop unauthorized access into various computers
    4. DUsed to send letters by post
    Answer (C)

    The core purpose of cyber security is to protect computers, networks and data by preventing unauthorized access.

    Science & Technology · Information & Communication Technology

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  114. 122.

    In which year the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was set up?

    1. A1962
    2. B1969
    3. C1972
    4. D1952
    Answer (B)

    ISRO was established on 15 August 1969, replacing INCOSPAR; its headquarters is in Bengaluru.

    Science & Technology · Space Technology & Satellites

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  115. 123.

    SVAMITVA Scheme is associated with

    1. AWater conservation in urban areas.
    2. BDemarcation of inhabited land in rural areas.
    3. CProperty survey scheme in rural areas.
    4. DSoil conservation in rural areas.
    Answer (B)

    SVAMITVA (launched 2020) uses drone survey to map and demarcate inhabited (abadi) land in villages and issue property cards to rural residents, giving them a 'Record of Rights'.

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  116. 124.

    National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on

    1. A20 April
    2. B22 April
    3. C24 April
    4. D26 April
    Answer (C)

    National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on 24 April, marking the 73rd Amendment coming into force on 24 April 1993.

    Indian Polity (Rajasthan focus) · Panchayati Raj Institutions

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  117. 125.

    Choose the correct combination from below:

    1. AIDBI - Short Term Loans
    2. BRBI - Long Term Loans
    3. CSBI - Monetary Policy
    4. DRRB - Agricultural Finance
    Answer (D)

    Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were set up mainly to provide agricultural and rural credit to small/marginal farmers, so RRB–Agricultural Finance is correct.

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  118. 126.

    How many industries were reserved only for public sector before the deregulation of the Industrial Sector in 1991? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)

    1. A20
    2. B14
    3. C24
    4. D17
    Answer (D)

    Before the 1991 New Industrial Policy, 17 industries were reserved exclusively for the public sector; this number was drastically cut to a few (defence, atomic energy, railways).

    Economy of India · Economic Reforms & Liberalization (LPG)

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  119. 127.

    The actual growth rate achieved in the 11th Five Year Plan was: (Choose the most appropriate option from below)

    1. A9%
    2. B8%
    3. C7%
    4. D10%
    Answer (B)

    The 11th Five Year Plan (2007–12) targeted 9% growth but the actual achieved growth rate was about 8%.

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  120. 128.

    GST Council is a Constitutional body established under the following article:

    1. A279 A
    2. B184 (1)
    3. C247
    4. D122
    Answer (A)

    The GST Council was created under Article 279A, inserted by the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016.

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  121. 129.

    Khadi Kamgar Arthik Protsahan Yojana has been implemented in the Rajasthan state from-

    1. A13 July, 2022
    2. B14 July, 2022
    3. C15 July, 2023
    4. D16 July, 2024
    Answer (A)

    Rajasthan's Khadi Kamgar Arthik Protsahan Yojana, giving wage incentives to khadi workers, was launched on 13 July 2022.

    Economy of Rajasthan · Flagship welfare schemes

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  122. 130.

    Match List-I with List-II : List-I Scheme a. Shudh ke liye youdh b. Nirogi Rajasthan Abhiyan c. Indira Rasoi Yojana d. Indira Gandhi urban credit card yojana List-II Launched I. 26 October, 2020 II. 18 December, 2019 III. 20 August, 2020 IV. 24 February, 2021 Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

    1. Aa-I, b - II, c - III, d - IV
    2. Ba-II, b - III, c - IV, d - I
    3. Ca-III, b - IV, c - I, d - II
    4. Da-IV, b - III, c - II, d - I
    Answer (A)

    Correct pairing: Shudh ke liye Yudh-26 Oct 2020, Nirogi Rajasthan-18 Dec 2019, Indira Rasoi-20 Aug 2020, Indira Gandhi Urban Credit Card-24 Feb 2021, giving a-I, b-II, c-III, d-IV.

    Current Events & Civic Duty · Rajasthan government schemes & policies

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  123. 131.

    Indira Gandhi Nahar Project (IGNP) is better known as the life line of - (Choose the most appropriate option from below)

    1. AWestern Rajasthan
    2. BEastern Rajasthan
    3. CNorthern Rajasthan
    4. DSouthern Rajasthan
    Answer (A)

    IGNP carries Sutlej-Beas water through the Thar desert districts of western Rajasthan (Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, etc.), making it that region's lifeline.

    Economy of Rajasthan · Indira Gandhi Nahar Pariyojana (IGNP)

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  124. 132.

    What is the food pattern ratio of GOZ and GOR in National Food Security Mission (NFSM) on wheat and pulses launched in Rajasthan in the year 2007-2008?

    1. A60:40
    2. B50:50
    3. C70:30
    4. D80:20
    Answer (A)

    Under NFSM (wheat and pulses) the Centre (GOI) to State (GOR) funding/expenditure pattern ratio was 60:40.

    Economy of Rajasthan · Food crops of Rajasthan

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  125. 133.

    Critical Minerals Summit 2024, was held in which of the following city / U.T.?

    1. AMumbai
    2. BNew Delhi
    3. CKolkata
    4. DChennai
    Answer (B)

    The Critical Minerals Summit 2024 was organised by the Ministry of Mines in New Delhi.

    Current Events & Civic Duty · Summits, conferences & agreements

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  126. 134.

    Poona Pact 1932, was associated with which of the following Leaders?

    1. AMahatma Gandhi and Muhammad Ali Jinnah
    2. BDr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar and Muhammad Ali Jinnah
    3. CMahatma Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
    4. DMahatma Gandhi and Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar
    Answer (D)

    The Poona Pact (Sept 1932) was signed between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, replacing separate electorates with reserved seats for the Depressed Classes.

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  127. 135.

    Who established Depressed Classes Association?

    1. AMahatma Gandhi
    2. BDr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar
    3. CJawaharlal Nehru
    4. DMuhammad Ali Jinnah
    Answer (B)

    Dr. B.R. Ambedkar founded the Depressed Classes movement-bodies (e.g., Bahishkrit Hitkarini Sabha 1924 and the Depressed Classes Association) to secure rights for untouchables.

    History (India & Rajasthan) · 19th–20th c socio-religious reform movements

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  128. 136.

    Choose the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence. They withheld his results. He __________ the proof of his age.

    1. Ahas not furnished
    2. Bhad not furnished
    3. Cdidn't furnish
    4. Ddoesn't furnish
    Answer (B)

    The result was withheld (simple past), so the cause occurred earlier; the past perfect 'had not furnished' correctly shows the earlier failure to provide age proof.

    General English · Tenses & sequence of tenses

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  129. 137.

    Choose the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence: There was __________ knock on __________ door. I opened it and found __________ small dark man in blue overcoat and __________ woollen cap.

    1. Aa, the, a, a
    2. Bthe, a, a, the
    3. Can, the, an, a
    4. Da, a, the, the
    Answer (A)

    'a knock' (first mention, consonant sound), 'the door' (specific, definite), 'a small dark man' and 'a woollen cap' (first mentions) → a, the, a, a.

    General English · Articles & determiners

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  130. 138.

    Identify the most appropriate English translation of the given sentence:

    1. AHe came out to eat a little fresh air.
    2. BHe came outside for a breath of fresh air.
    3. CHe gulped some fresh air outside.
    4. DFresh air can be had only outside.
    Answer (B)

    'A breath of fresh air' is the standard idiom for stepping outside briefly, so this version is natural and idiomatically correct.

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  131. 139.

    Which of the following sounds are unvoiced? a. छ b. ज c. त d. न e. प Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

    1. AOnly b, c and d
    2. BOnly a, c and e
    3. COnly a, d and e
    4. DOnly b, d and e
    Answer (B)

    Unvoiced (अघोष) sounds lack vocal-cord vibration: छ (1st-row aspirated unvoiced), त (unvoiced dental) and प (unvoiced labial) are all अघोष, giving option a, c, e.

    General Hindi · Sandhi and Sandhi-vichchhed

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  132. 141.

    Arrange the following words according to dictionary arrangement: a. Except c. Excess b. Expect d. Exit Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

    1. Ab, d, a, c
    2. Bb, a, d, c
    3. Cc, d, a, b
    4. Da, c, d, b
    Answer (D)

    Dictionary order: Except, Excess, Exit, Expect — 'Exce' < 'Exi' < 'Exp', and Except (Exce-p) precedes Excess (Exce-s); hence a, c, d, b.

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  133. 142.

    Choose the venn diagram which best illustrates the three given classes: Flowers, Red, Fruits

    1. AThree horizontally aligned, overlapping circles
    2. BTwo separate circles
    3. CTwo overlapping circles, with a third circle encompassing both
    4. DTwo overlapping circles
    Answer (A)

    Flowers, Fruits and Red partially overlap one another (some flowers are red, some fruits are red, some red things are neither), so three mutually overlapping circles fit best.

    Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Classification / Odd One Out

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  134. 143.

    There is a definite relationship between figures (i) and (ii). Establish a similar relationship between figures (iii) and (iv) by selecting a suitable figure from the options. So select a figure from the options that would replace question mark (?)

    1. ACircle with 8 radial lines and a horizontal line
    2. BCircle with 4 radial lines and a horizontal line
    3. CCircle with 4 radial lines forming a cross
    4. DCircle with 8 radial lines forming a star-like pattern
    Answer (A)

    Following the (i)→(ii) pattern (doubling of radial lines with an added horizontal line), figure A (circle with 8 radial lines plus a horizontal line) preserves the same transformation, completing the analogy.

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  135. 144.

    National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) is implemented to eradicate poverty for across the Rajasthan state during the financial year 2022-2023.

    1. Arural poor
    2. Burban poor
    3. Ctribal poor
    4. Dslum poor
    Answer (A)

    NRLM (Aajeevika) is a Ministry of Rural Development scheme aimed at the rural poor, organizing them into Self-Help Groups to reduce rural poverty.

    Economy of Rajasthan · MNREGA & rural employment

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  136. 145.

    Cooperative movement in Rajasthan region was started in the year . (Choose the most appropriate option from below)

    1. A1904
    2. B1910
    3. C1912
    4. D1914
    Answer (A)

    The cooperative movement in the Rajasthan region began in 1904, following the Cooperative Credit Societies Act of 1904; the first society was formed at Bhinmal (Jalore).

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  137. 146.

    Given below are two statements: Statement (I): Sodium metal is stored in kerosene oil because it is highly reactive. Statement (II): Sodium metal reacts vigorously with nitrogen. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

    1. ABoth Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
    2. BBoth Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
    3. CStatement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
    4. DStatement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
    Answer (C)

    Statement (I) is true — sodium reacts vigorously with water and oxygen, so it is stored under kerosene. Statement (II) is false — sodium does not react vigorously with nitrogen (N₂ is very inert); it is lithium that combines directly with nitrogen to form a nitride.

    Science & Technology · Physical & Chemical Changes

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  138. 147.

    At the time of India's Independence, how many Riyasat were there in present day Rajasthan (Rajputana Region)? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)

    1. A19
    2. B21
    3. C25
    4. D29
    Answer (A)

    At Independence the Rajputana region comprised 19 princely states (riyasats) plus the chiefship of Lawa and the British territory of Ajmer-Merwara, which were integrated into Rajasthan in phases (1948-1949).

    History (India & Rajasthan) · Integration of Rajasthan

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  139. 148.

    'Indian National Army' (INA) was created by- (Choose the most appropriate option from below)

    1. ALala Lajpat Rai
    2. BBhagat Singh
    3. CBal Gangadhar Tilak
    4. DNetaji Subhash Chandra Bose
    Answer (D)

    Subhash Chandra Bose reorganized and led the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) in 1943 to fight British rule (though it was first conceived by Rash Behari Bose/Mohan Singh, Netaji is the most appropriate answer).

    History (India & Rajasthan) · Freedom struggle leaders & contributors

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  140. 149.

    Name the person who went on a fast in 1952 demanding a separate State of Andhra and died during the fast.

    1. APotti Sriramulu
    2. BSriram Gandhi
    3. CRamlal Gaya
    4. DB. P. Sarabhai
    Answer (A)

    Potti Sriramulu fasted unto death for a separate Andhra State and died on 15 Dec 1952 after 58 days; his death led to the creation of Andhra State in 1953.

    History (India & Rajasthan) · Reorganization of states

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  141. 150.

    Given below are two statements: Statement (I): In the context of the revolt of 1857, the term revolt refers primarily to the uprising of the civilian population. Statement (II): Mutiny was a collective disobedience of rules and regulations within the armed forces. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

    1. ABoth Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
    2. BBoth Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
    3. CStatement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
    4. DStatement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
    Answer (A)

    Both statements are correct: in the 1857 context 'revolt' refers mainly to the civilian uprising, while 'mutiny' is the collective disobedience of rules within the armed forces.

    History (India & Rajasthan) · Revolt of 1857

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