Options appear in the order they were printed on the original paper, not by their position on the page. 118 of the 120 printed questions are here; questions 25, 101 (figure-based, without a verified key, or held back in review) are left out.
The Integration of Rajasthan took place in phases. In the first phase, Matsya Union was the first State to be formed in Rajasthan with the integration of
Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli
The Mesolithic tools have been found from the banks of river bank in Chittor and from Viratnagar.
Berach
A 4000-years old chalcolithic culture was discovered following excavations at Ahar which was buried under a mound called
Dhoolkot
Ahar was also known by the name Tamrevati because
a large number of copper implements and tools. have been found
Prithviraj III, the most famous among all the Chauhan rulers, came to the throne at the age of
11
Who was the founder of the Parmar dynasty of Abu ?
Dhumraj
Bundi style, Kota style, Jhalawar sub style Rajasthani Painting have been classified under which category ?
Hadoti School
Naulakha Baori near Dungarpur was built by the queen of Maharawal Askaran.
Preimal Devi
Gindar dance is associated with which region ?
Shekhawati
Chaar Baint is the famous folk drama of
Tonk
The dialect spoken in the region that was ruled by the Hada Rajputs has been called the dialect.
Hadoti
Who is writer of 'Rindrohi'?
Arjunedeo Charan
Who is worshipped as the god of camels?
Pabuji
The followers of Mavji consider him as the incarnation of Vishnu.
Kalki avatar
Which of the following fairs of Rajasthan is called the 'Kumbh of the Tribals'?
Baneshwar
Where do women wear jewellery named Borla?
Head
In which year the Jaipur observatory Jantar-Mantar, was recognized as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO?
2010
Which of the following districts of Rajasthan, is known as "City of Pools and Stepwells"?
Bundi
While signing on covenant letter for "Rajasthan Sangh" who said that "I am signing on my death Warrant"?
Maharaval Chandravir Singh of Banswara
Begun Peasant Movement was led by whom among the following?
Ram Narain Chaudhary
In how many major regions, can Rajasthan be divided in terms of its relief?
4
Which is known as 'Hundred Island Area' in Rajasthan?
Banswara
Which of the following is not a main salt water lake of Rajasthan?
Dhebar
Plain of Inland Drainage in Rajasthan is also known as
Shekhawati Region
Rajasthan can be divided into how many major climatic regions on the basis of temperature and rainfall?
Five
Which type of forests are found only in Mount Abu hilly area which covers less than 0.5% of the total forested area of Rajasthan?
Sub-Tropical Mountain Forest
Red-Yellow Soil is found in which of the following districts of Rajasthan?
Sawai Madhopur
The "Amritam Jalam" is a campaign for _________ for water conservation in Rajasthan.
Rajasthan Patrika
What is called "The Pitcher (Ghara) of Thar"?
Chandan tubewell
Which of the following is a major district producing Garnet ?
Tonk
Which of the following is famous as 'Marble City' in Rajasthan ?
Makrana
In which of the following years, Rajasthan's first textile mill - Krishna Mill, was established in Beawar ?
1889
Bhilwara is known as _________ of Rajasthan.
Manchester
According to census 2011, which district of Rajasthan has the highest literacy rate ?
Kota
Which of the following national parks is located in Alwar ?
Sariska
Which of the following regions has very humid climate ?
Sirohi
Chhela Bawaji and Gyaras ki Raiwari are major fairs for which tribe of Rajasthan ?
Damor
On Pali Jodhpur belt - Falsund, Manglod area are famous for mining of which of the following minerals ?
Gypsum
Approximately, how much percentage of land is utilized for wheat farming in Rajasthan ?
None of these
According to the Preamble of Constitution of India, which of the following terms is not included ?
Parity
The executive power of the Union is provided under which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution ?
Article 53
Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to which of the following options ?
Lok Sabha
The salaries of the Judges of Supreme Court are determined by which of the following according to Constitution of India ?
Parliament
Who among the following becomes Head of the Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President ?
Prime Minister
Who among the following can be the chairperson of NHRC according to Human Rights Protection Act ?
Former Chief Justice of India
How many total Zila Parishads are there in Rajasthan ?
33
What is the sanctioned strength (including Chairman) of Rajasthan Public Service Commission as of 2022 ?
Eight
The Central Vigilance Commission Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament and received the assent of the President in which year ?
2003
Under Article 243K of the Constitution of India, The State Election Commission (SEC), Rajasthan was constituted in which year ?
1994
The feature of Directive Principle of State Policy is borrowed from which of the following countries ?
Ireland
According to Indian Constitution, details on citizenship is provided in which of the following parts ?
Part II
Who among the following became the first female speaker of Rajasthan assembly ?
Sumitra Singh
Which of the following is informal channel of policy formulation ?
Media
Is the Citizen Charter legally enforceable ?
Not at all
Which of the following authority of Rajasthan has been empowered to receive and enquire into a complaint from a person who has been unable to obtain information from a Public Information Officer (PIO) ?
RIC
"Protection of Life and Personal Liberty" is a provision made in which of the following ?
Fundamental Rights
The first Panchayati Raj system was first implemented in Nagour, Rajasthan by whom among the following ?
Jawaharlal Nehru
According to Constitution of India, which of the following subjects is not listed in the State List-?
Airways and Ports
Where is the Local self-government department, Directorate of local body's office located in Rajasthan ?
Jaipur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 'Jal Jan Abhiyan' in which district of Rajasthan on 16th February, 2023 ?
Sirohi
The 'Hockey Wali Sarpanch' has signed a contract with which of the following organizations to assist farmers in the Laambi Ahir village of Rajasthan ?
NABARD
Recently, the Rose Society of Rajasthan organised a rose exhibition in which city ?
Jaipur
Recently in Feb. 2023, CM of Rajasthan inaugurated "Vyas Medicity" in which city ?
Jodhpur
Which State won the 'Khelo India Youth Games 2023' title after topping the medals tally with 56 gold medals, 55 silvers and 50 bronze ?
Maharashtra
Which country topped 'World Happiness Index 2023'?
Finland
Which state government has presented a plan in its budget that candidates to appear for all recruitment exams free of cost after one-time registration?
Rajasthan
Which country's Ladies Open 2023 golf won by India's Aditi Ashok as her fourth LET title?
Kenya
Skye Air launched which country's first traffic management system for drones?
India
11th India-Mongolia Joint Working Group Meeting was held in
New Delhi
India's first commercial-scale biomass-based hydrogen plant will be set up in which state?
Madhya Pradesh
As per recently announced Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII) 2021, what is the rank of India's national accreditation system in the world?
Fifth
Which team won National Beach Soccer Championship 2023?
Kerala
Which country's Chief Justice was the chief guest of the 73rd foundation day of the Supreme Court of India?
Singapore
Which Country's Cricket Board has introduced Debbie Hockley Medal to honour top female cricketers?
New Zealand
The President of India inaugurated the 2nd Indian Rice Congress in which city?
Cuttack
Which State's temple became the first in the country to use a mechanical, lifelike elephant for temple rituals?
Kerala
Recently, which State won the Santosh Trophy, a National Football Championship after a 54-year wait?
Karnataka
In which city will Boeing's 'First Global Support Center' be set up?
Gurugram
Who became the costliest player in the player auction for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023?
Smriti Mandhana
According to Section 5 of Rajasthan Municipality Act 2009, Municipal Corporation must be established in which of the following areas?
Larger Urban Area
What is the basic term of office of a municipality unless sooner dissolved under the provision of Rajasthan Municipality Act, 2009?
5 Years
Under which of the following Sections of Rajasthan Municipality Act 2009, is the details regarding "Inventory and map of immovable municipal property" provided?
Section 74
Who among the following prepares an annual statement indicating changes in the inventory and maps of immovable municipal property every year?
Chief Municipal Officer's Office
Who among the following shall be liable to pay the expenses of any civil proceeding prosecuted or defended on behalf of the Municipality according to Rajasthan Municipality Act, 2009?
Municipal Fund
No payment of any sum out of the Municipal Fund shall be made unless such expenditure is covered by a and a sufficient balance of such budget grant is available.
Current Budget Grant
The internal revenues of the Municipality shall not consist of its receipts from which of the following sources?
Health and Education Cess
Which of the following provision for control of municipality is provided under Section 312 of Rajasthan Municipality Act, 2009?
Powers of suspending execution of order etc. of Municipality.
Which of the following Sections of Rajasthan Municipality Act, 2009 deals with Procedure to be followed in the preparation and sanction of Plan?
Section 160
Under which Section of Rajasthan Municipality Act, 2009, Punishment for littering on streets and depositing or throwing any solid waste is given?
Section 233
What is the penalty for playing any game causing annoyance or danger to public or property according to Rajasthan Municipality Act, 2009?
₹ 100 to ₹ 500
In case of emergencies, extraordinary powers are provided to whom among the following for execution of municipality work?
District Magistrate
Under Section 3 of Rajasthan Municipality Rules, 1974 (Purchase of Materials and Contracts), a contract for supply of materials exceeding what amount shall not be entered into unless tenders are duly invited by the state government?
₹ 1,000
For purchase of materials and invitation of tenders to get the fabrication work done with expenditure exceeding 5 lakhs shall have which of the following time limit according to Rajasthan Municipality Rules, 1974 (Purchase of Materials and Contracts)?
1 Month
According to Rajasthan Municipality Rules, 1974 (Purchase of Materials and Contracts), what is the expenditure limit of Finance Committee for Municipal Council?
100 Lakhs
According to Rajasthan Municipality Rules, 1974 (Purchase of Materials and Contracts), the Chairman of Municipal Board has a sanctioning authority upto which of the following amounts?
25 Lakhs
According to Rajasthan Municipality Rules, 1974 (Purchase of Materials and Contracts), the limited tender system shall ordinarily be adopted for all orders, when estimated' value is less than ____________.
10,000
According to Rajasthan Municipality Rules, 1974 (Purchase of Material and Contract), for the purposes of the limited tender and single tender procedure, who among the following will maintain a list of firms of known reliability who have been able to satisfy that they possesses the necessary equipment and facilities for the supply of stores, which they offer ?
Purchasing Officer
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), Chief Municipal Officer shall call such meeting within what 'period from the date on which the time specified in sub-section (2) expires' ?
10 Days
According to Rajasthan Municipality Rules, 2009 (Conduct of Business), how many minimum number of meetings must be held by municipality in a calendar year ?
Six
The Rajasthan Municipality Rules, 2009 (Conduct of Business) is established under what Sections of Rajasthan Municipality Act, 2009 ?
51, 52, 337
The Rajasthan Municipality Rules, 2009 (Conduct of Business) was established to repeal the Rules 2009 (Conduct of Business) established in which year ?
1974
According to The Rajasthan Municipality Rules, 2009 (Powers, Duties and Functions of Committees), how many members of committee are required to be present for any business to be transacted ?
One-Half
According to Section 55 of Rajasthan Municipality Rules, 2009 how many committees can be constituted in a municipality board?
Four
According to Section 55 of Rajasthan Municipality Rules 2009, who among the following is not compulsorily a member in the executive committee of any municipality ?
Leader of Ruling Party
According to Rajasthan Municipality Rules, 2009 (Powers, Duties and Functions of Committees) in addition to the executive committee, every Municipality shall constitute committees consisting of maximum how many members ?
Ten
According to which Section Rajasthan Municipality Act 2009, Powers, Duties and Functions may be delegated to the Committees ?
Section 61
According to Section 54 of Rajasthan Municipality Act 2009, there shall be constituted Ward Committees, within the territorial areas of the Municipalities having minimum population of
3 Lakhs
Who among the following is Ex-officio Secretary of the executive committee of the municipality ?
Chief Municipal Officer
Which of the following committee will be responsible for overall monitoring and supervision of Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) ?
NARC
With approximately how many kitchens(Rasois), was Indira Kitchen Plan launched in the year 2020 by CM of Rajasthan ?
358
As on March 2023, approximately. how many houses have been completed/delivered under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) in Rajasthan ?
1.7 Lakh Houses
Which of the following is not a component of PM Awas Yojana (Urban) ?
SPI
Which of the following is the priority zone of the AMRUT scheme after Tap water supply ?
Sewerage
How many cities are covered under AMRUT scheme ?
500
Which of the following is the purpose of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - NULM scheme ?
Provide shelters to the urban homeless.
How many days of guaranteed employment in a year to the needy families living in urban areas is provided under Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme ?
100 Days
Which of the following is not an eligibility criterion to get benefits of Indira Gandhi Urban Credit Card Scheme ?
Personal Income Less than ₹ 1 Lakh per month.
How many cities were identified for Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) in the initial phase ?
12
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 |
| Geography of Rajasthan | 19 |
| Rajasthan Municipality Act 2009 | 16 |
| Municipal Rules | 13 |
| Key Urban Schemes of Rajasthan | 10 |
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