Options appear in the order they were printed on the original paper, not by their position on the page. 117 of the 120 printed questions are here; questions 8, 21, 28 (figure-based, without a verified key, or held back in review) are left out.
Which of the following was capital of Matsya, which has been mentioned in the Mahabharata as a kingdom extended over the parts of Jaipur, Alwar and Bharatpur?
Viratanagar
In 1870, discovered a Paleolithic hand-axe from Jaipur and Indragarh in Bundi.
C.A. Hackett
Which is an important site of a copper culture discovered at the source of river Kantali at Neem ka Thana in Sikar district ?
Ganeshwar
The area around Chittor was known as the janapada of the
Shivi
Who of Guhil dynasty built a temple of Eklingji (Lakulisha) at Kailashpuri ?
Bappa Rawal
Through pluck and diplomacy, who among the following kings of Rathore dynasty occupied Mandor and made it his capital ?
Rao Chunda
On the basis of location, architecture and utility, which type of forts are surrounded by water?
Auduk Durg
In Rajasthan, before marriage, bridegroom is invited by relatives and while returning, song related to is sung.
Bindola
In Rajasthan, what is meant by Machar, Bichhiyon and Lalar ?
Folk Songs
Dr. Grierson has divided Rajasthani dialects into main groups in his book "Linguistic Survey of India".
Five
In which of the following type of the poetic texts, do we find description of the greatness of a king, his conquests, wars, valour ?
Raso
Who founded the Niranjani sect ?
Haridas
Which of the following saints is known as 'Kabir of Rajasthan'?
Dadudayal
On the occasion of Gangaur, the cakes made of the ash of Holi are worshipped with the sprouts of
Barley
In Rajasthan, the jewellery worn by women around neck is called as
Timaniyan
What is the reason for the popularity of Allah Jilai Bai ?
Mand Singing
On 23 November, 1931 who organized a mass farmer protest at Bharatpur and arrested for the same ending the short peasant movement ?
Bhoj Lambardar
The dargah known as Abdullah Pir is a popular tomb of Bohra Muslim saint Abdul Rasul, it is located in which city ?
Banswara
Mewar Praja Mandal was established by
Manikya Lal Verma
Bhils and Garasiyas are the local tribes who practice shifting cultivation in Middle Mahi-Chhappan Basin is known as
Walra
Which of the following rivers of Rajasthan disappears in the sand after a short surface flow ?
Kakni
Which of the following rivers is draining into Arabian Sea?
Mahi
The climatic extremities are in the eastern Rajasthan as compared to the west.
Lower
In winter, due to cyclones in the Mediterranean Sea, the northwestern part of Rajasthan receives rainfall called
Mawat
Which of the following is known as the Kalp Vriksha of desert due to its tremendous utility in the desert founded in Tropical Thorny Forests ?
Khejdi/Khejri
Laterite type soil is found in
Dungarpur
Which of the following projects of Rajasthan is also known as Maruganga ?
Indira Gandhi Canal Project
In Rajasthan, which district has first place in canal irrigation ?
Sri Ganganagar
Khetri-Singhana of Jhunjhunu is producer of which mineral/metal?
Copper
First cement industry in Rajasthan was established in 1916 at
Lakheri
According to census 2011, sex ratio of Rajasthan is
928
In Rajasthan, which district is famous for Bandhej sarees?
Jodhpur
Bio diversity Park of Gamdhar is located in which district of state?
Udaipur
Arid type of climate is found in which district of Rajasthan?
Bikaner
Which of the following is not a tribe in Rajasthan?
Khatik
Palana of Bikaner has deposits of
Coal (Lignite)
Which of the following districts produces 30% cotton of the total production of state?
Hanumangarh
After Partition in 1947, approximately how many members were there in the constituent assembly?
299
The feature of Fundamental Duties is borrowed from which of the following countries?
Russia
According to Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights are provided in which of the following part?
Part 3
"To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;" is a provision made in which of the following?
Fundamental Duties
Uniform civil code for the citizens under the directive principles of state policy is provided under which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution?
Article 44
The Judge must have an experience as a Judge in High Court for minimum what period of time in order to become Judge of Supreme court?
5 Years
What is the minimum age of a person to be elected in case of a seat in the Council of States?
30
The salary and other conditions of service of the Comptroller and Auditor General shall be such as may be determined by which of the following?
Parliament
When was NITI Aayog established in India?
2015
Who among the following became the first Lokpal of India?
P.C. Ghose
How many members are there in Rajasthan State Legislative Assembly?
200
Who among the following became the first woman minister of Rajasthan Assembly?
Kamla Beniwal
How many total constituencies are there in Rajasthan for Lok Sabha?
25
Which of the following is informal channel of policy formulation?
Citizen
Which of the following document represents a systematic effort to focus on the commitment of the organization towards its citizens in respect of Standard of Services, Information, Choice and Consultation, etc.?
Citizen Charter
Where was the Panchayati Raj system first implemented in Rajasthan?
Nagour
Which of the following is the appellate authority on matters mentioned in RTI 2005?
RIC
When was Rajasthan Guaranteed Delivery of Public Services Act enacted?
2011
The tenure of single term of the members of Rajasthan Public Service Commission is
6 years or 62 age
In which Article of the Constitution, the power to regulate the conditions of service of the employees and members of the State Public Service Commission is mentioned?
Article 318
Rajasthan has become the state in India to implement a policy for blindness control with the objective of ensuring the "right to sight" for its citizens.
First
The Rajasthan State Government recently announced the WESCE plan. is to fund this project for a period of eight years.
French Government
Which of the following leading public sector banks in the country, has launched its flagship business mentoring program for MSME entrepreneurs 'MSME Prerana' in the Rajasthan?
Indian Bank
Recently, Command conducts Integrated Fire Power Exercise "SHATRUNASH" in Thar desert of Rajasthan.
South Western
Which country is set to send its first female astronaut to space this year?
Saudi Arabia
Which country has unveiled its first underground air force base dubbed 'Oghab 44' (Eagle 44)?
Iran
In Feb. 2023, Coal Ministry organized East Zonal Conference on PM- Gatishakti in which city?
Bhubaneswar
Recently, HAL gave the first Advanced Light Helicopter Mark III to which country?
Mauritius
Legal Services Authority organized first National Lok Adalat of the calendar year 2023 throughout the Union Territory.
Jammu and Kashmir
In which country High Commission of India announced Subarno Jayanti-ICCR Scholarship Scheme?
Bangladesh
In which State/UT were lithium reserves discovered for the first time in India?
Jammu and Kashmir
Which of the following country was host of the ICC T20 Women's World Cup 2023?
South Africa
Where was the 14th edition of 'Aero India 2023' event held?
Bengaluru
Recently, which of the following countries agreed for trilateral cooperation initiative, in fields including energy, defence and economy?
India, France and UAE
In which city first G20 Employment Working Group meet held under India's Presidency?
Jodhpur
Recently, in which country was former PM Manmohan Singh conferred a Lifetime Achievement Honour?
UK
Who became India's 81st Chess Grandmaster?
Sayantan Das
In which city did Ayush Minister inaugurate SCO's 1st International Conference & Expo on Traditional Medicine?
Guwahati
NASA will launch which country's first space telescope - the Ultraviolet Transient Astronomy Satellite (ULTRASAT) into high-Earth orbit?
Israel
Who was nominated as the president of the World Bank by US President Joe Biden?
Ajay Banga
According to Section 5 of Rajasthan Municipality Act 2009, municipal council must be established in which of the following areas?
Smaller Urban Area
Who among the following determines the number of wards to be divided in each municipality for election purpose?
State Government
Under which of the following Sections of Rajasthan Municipality Act 2009, is the provision for Acquisition of property by Municipality by agreement, exchange, lease, grant, etc. provided?
Section 69
The copies of inventory and maps of immovable municipal property shall be deposited at which of the following offices by each municipality every year?
Director of Local Bodies
Who among the following shall review the financial positions of Municipalities according to Rajasthan Municipality Act, 2009?
State Finance Commission
Who among the following can execute the Temporary payment from Municipal Fund for urgently required works in public interest?
Chief Municipal Officer
The internal revenues of the Municipality shall not consist of its receipts from which of the following sources?
Excise duty
According to Rajasthan Municipality Act 2009, the State government may direct to municipality to revise its town planning within what period of the plan coming into operation?
10 Years
What is the Penalty for unauthorized development or for use otherwise than in conformity with the Plan according to Rajasthan Municipality Act, 2009?
₹ 5,000
According to which Section of Rajasthan Municipality Act 2009, there is distinction created for sewage and rain water drains?
Section 204
Which of the following provision is for control of municipality is provided under Section 311 of Rajasthan Municipality Act, 2009?
Power to inspect the office of the Municipality.
The municipality can prosecute for any offence within what time period of the commission of the offence according to Rajasthan Municipality Act, 2009?
6 months
Under Section 3 of Rajasthan Municipality Rules, 1974 (Purchase of Materials and Contracts), an expenditure for execution of any work exceeding what amount shall not be entered unless tenders are duly invited by the State government?
₹ 2,000
For purchase of materials and inviting of tenders to get the fabrication work done with expenditure upto 1 lakh shall have which of the following time limit according to Rajasthan Municipality Rules, 1974 (Purchase of Materials and Contracts)?
1 Week
In case of Municipal corporation, which of the following has the highest amount sanctioning authority other than Corporation itself, according to Rajasthan Municipality Rules, 1974 (Purchase of Materials and Contracts)?
Finance Committee
According to Rajasthan Municipality Rules, 1974 (Purchase of Materials and Contracts), a commissioner of municipal council has a sanctioning authority upto which of the following amounts?
2 Lacs
The forms of tenders and various conditions of tender are prescribed in which of the following appendix of the Rajasthan General Financial Accounts Rules (Purchase of Materials and Contracts)?
Appendix XVI
According to Rajasthan Municipality Rules, 1974 (Purchase of Materials and Contracts), the single tender system shall be appointed for purchase of goods when estimated value does not exceed
1,000
According to the definition of Section 2, Rajasthan Municipality Rules 2009, which of the following is not included in the term municipality?
State Council
After giving due notice, every member may inspect the records of municipality at the municipal office after paying what amount of fees?
No Fees
According to the Rajasthan Municipality Rules 2009, who is responsible for maintaining proceedings and custody of records?
Chief Municipal Officer
According to the Rajasthan Municipality Rules, 2009 (Conduct of Business) how many elected members are required to sign in order to call a special meeting?
One - Third
Who among the following is Ex-officio chairman of any committee, is a member of that committee?
Chair Person of Municipality
If the Chairperson fails to call a special meeting within the time specified under sub-section (2) of Section 51 of Rajasthan Municipal Act (2009), who among the following shall call such meeting?
Chief Municipal Officer
According to Section 55 of Rajasthan Municipality Rules 2009, how many committees can be constituted in a municipality council?
Six
According to Section 55 of Rajasthan Municipality Rules 2009, various committees shall be constituted within how many days of the constitution of Municipality?
90 Days
The Rajasthan Municipality Rules, 2009 (Powers, Duties and Functions of Committees) is established under what Sections of Rajasthan Municipality Act, 2009?
55, 61, 337
Under which Section of Rajasthan Municipality Act 2009, can Municipality delegate the powers to any member in case office of Chairperson is vacant and there is no vice-chairperson?
Section 61
According to Rajasthan Municipality Act 2009, the Fine (Penalty) may extend upto what amount, for member, officer or employee interested in a contract etc., with Municipality?
5,000
According to Rajasthan Municipality Rules, 2009 (Powers, duties and functions of committees) what is the minimum age requirement for other members of ward committee?
25 Years
A High-Powered Committee (HPC) under the chairpersonship of whom of the following, shall be responsible for the management of SBM (Urban) at the State / UT level?
State Chief Secretary
SBM U 2.0 envisions to make all cities:
Garbage Free
Which of the following was the Rajasthan Chief Minister's resolution while launching Indira Kitchen Plan?
No one sleeps hungry
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Urban) is being implemented by which of the following Ministries?
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Which of the following is the name of web-based monitoring system which also has integrated awas portal under PM Awas Yojana (Urban)?
CLAP
Which of the following is the priority zone of the AMRUT scheme?
Tap water connection in every household in urban area
Which of the following is the correct full form of HRIDAY, a national urban development scheme?
Heritage city development and augmentation yojana
Which of the following schemes is merged with National urban livelihoods mission?
Deendayal Antyodaya yojana
Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme was launched in line with which of the following schemes for urban areas' economic support?
MNREGA
Under Indira Gandhi Urban Credit Card Scheme, street vendors of urban areas, youth of unorganized service sector and unemployed are provided interest free loan of what amount according to the budget of 2021-22?
50,000
Where you lost marks — practise 10 questions on each:
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage | 20 |
| Indian Constitution, Polity & Governance | 20 |
| Current Affairs | 20 |
| Rajasthan Municipality Act 2009 | 19 |
| Geography of Rajasthan | 17 |
| Municipal Rules | 11 |
| Key Urban Schemes of Rajasthan | 10 |
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