1. In which continent are the Atlas Mountains situated ?
(A). Asia
(B). Africa
(C). Australia
(D). Europe
Correct Answer: B
2. Which group of districts has highest forest area ?
(A). Baran - Udaipur - Chittaurgarh
(B). Bharatpur - Jhalawar - Kota
(C). Karauli - Sirohi - Dungarpur
(D). Banswara - Dholpur – Raj Samand
Correct Answer: B
3. On a specific day and time, temperature was 48°C in Churu and 24°C in Shimla. Two metallic cups identical in all respects contained water at 95°C in Churu and 71°C in Shimla. Which one of these two cups reached room temperature first ?
(A). Cup in Churu
(B). Cup in Shimla
(C). Both cups reached room temperature at the same time
(D). Data are not enough to find out result
Correct Answer: A
4. Indian PM Manmohan Singh is an elected member of Rajya Sabha from which State ?
(A). Punjab
(B). Haryana
(C). Assam
(D). Gujarat
Correct Answer: C
5. Where is Port Pradeep located ?
(A). Kerala
(B). Karnataka
(C). West Bengal
(D). Orissa
Correct Answer: D
6. Which country has signed an agreement on civil nuclear cooperation with India in September 2008 ?
(A). Australia
(B). Japan
(C). Brazil
(D). France
Correct Answer: D
7. Who is the Governor of West Bengal ?
(A). Gopal Gandhi
(B). Shiv Charan Mathur
(C). Surjeet Singh Barnala
(D). Nawal Kishore Sharma
Correct Answer: A
8. The Maitri Express train is introduced between the stations—
(A). Kolkata and Dhaka
(B). Amritsar and Lahore
(C). Delhi and Srinagar
(D). Lucknow and Kathmandu
Correct Answer: A
9. National Water Development Agency was established in the year—
(A). 1969
(B). 1970
(C). 1980
(D). 1990
Correct Answer: &
10. Dhawadia were the persons—
(A). Engaged in looting of caravans and kafilas
(B). Who used to collect the taxes for kings
(C). Who used to stock the foodgrains
(D). Who used to participate in the race
Correct Answer: A
11. A bird's eye view of macroeconomick developments under various programmes launched by the state government in Rajasthan is available in—
(A). Economic Review
(B). Reserve Bank of India Bulletin
(C). Economic and Political Weekly
(D). Sujas
Correct Answer: A
12. Adamya Chetna Trust, Havells India Limited, Hindustan Zinc Limited and DSCL Kota (Shree Ram Group) are some Trust/ Corporates related to—
(A). Production of handicrafts and industrial goods
(B). Mid-Day Meal Programme
(C). Infrastructure development in Rajasthan
(D). Special Economic Zone in Rajasthan
Correct Answer: B
13. Nawalgadh (Sikar) in Rajasthan was in news because of—
(A). Bumper crop of kharif season particularly the production of bajra
(B). The government of Rajasthan has taken responsibility to provide the land to cement manufacturers
(C). Ginder Utsav is started during the month of Shrawan to attract tourists
(D). A private university is sanctioned by government for this area
Correct Answer: C
14. United Nations General Assembly President is—
(A). John Major
(B). Miguel d'Escoto
(C). Jacquesrene Chirac
(D). Jiang Zemin
Correct Answer: B
15. Generally where coral reefs are found ?
(A). In temperate climate above 18°C
(B). Between tropics of cancer and tropics of capricorn coastal areas
(C). On both east and west coasts of continents and islands only
(D). On colder sea coasts
Correct Answer: A
16. Where is the famous 'Finger Lake Region' located ?
(A). Australia
(B). Austria
(C). United States of America (U.S.A.)
(D). Britain
Correct Answer: C
17. One Rajasthan-born industrialist contributed a sum of Rs. 22,000 in 1920s to C.V. Raman's path breaking research which won him the Nobel Prize—
(A). Purshotam Das Bajaj
(B). Jamshedjee Tata
(C). Magni Ram Bangur
(D). Ghanshyam Das Birla
Correct Answer: D
18. Mangla-Bhagyam, Shakti and Aishwarya—
(A). Are three schemes for upliftment of scheduled castes' girls
(B). Are oil fields discovered in Barmer-Sanchore basin
(C). Are three universities established in Private sector
(D). Produce natural gas from Jaisalmer basin to supply Ramgah power plant
Correct Answer: B
19. When a person enters in a dark room from strong light area, he is not able to see clearly for some time. Later he gradually begins to see things. This is because—
(A). Changes in the size of pupil
(B). Changes in the diameter and focal length of lens
(C). Bleaching and reformation of Rhodopsins
(D). Eyes become familiar with darkness in course of time
Correct Answer: D
20. In which of the following crop Azolla-Anabaena biofertilizer is used ?
(A). Wheat
(B). Rice
(C). Mustard
(D). Cotton
Correct Answer: B
21. Which one of the following statements in FALSE ?
(A). The special rubber tyres of air craft are made slightly conducting
(B). The blue waves scattered more than violet waves of light so that the sky appears blue not violet
(C). A comb run through one's wet hair does not attract small bits of paper
(D). Vehicles carrying inflammable material usually have metallic ropes touching the ground
Correct Answer: B
22. Who won the Booker's Prize, 2008 ?
(A). Arvind Adiga
(B). Aruna Roy
(C). Rajendra Singh
(D). Medha Patekar
Correct Answer: A
23. Mammoth is the ancestor of—
(A). Dog
(B). Horse
(C). Camel
(D). Elephant
Correct Answer: D
24. In which of the following crop Azolla-Anabaena biofertilizer is used ?
(A). Wheat
(B). Rice
(C). Mustard
(D). Cotton
Correct Answer: B
25. The first woman 'Four-star General' in United States of America Military is—
(A). Haldun Woody
(B). Anna Maehays
(C). Mike Mullen
(D). Anne Dun Woody
Correct Answer: D
26. Which one of the followings is used in the synthesis of polythene ?
(A). Methane
(B). Ethylene
(C). Propane
(D). Butane
Correct Answer: B
27. Author of 'Nyaya Darshan' was—
(A). Gautam
(B). Kanad
(C). Kapil
(D). Badrayan
Correct Answer: A
28. By which process the sea water can be converted into pure water ?
(A). Deliquescence
(B). Efflorescence
(C). Electric separation
(D). Reverse osmosis
Correct Answer: D
29. What is the height of Guru Shikhar Peak in Rajasthan ?
(A). 1722 metres
(B). 1727 metres
(C). 1750 metres
(D). 1780 metres
Correct Answer: B
30. Exclude which is not correct—
(A). RUDA is functioning for creation of more avenues of employment in the rural nonfarm sector
(B). Bureau of Investment Promotion is an agency for promotion of Small Scale Industry projects
(C). RIICO is an apex organization engaged in postering growth of industrialisation in the state
(D). Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation is functioning to assist Small Scale Industry and handicrafts
Correct Answer: B
31. Place where the 'Jal Durg' (fort erected in water) is located—
(A). Ajmer
(B). Amber
(C). Siwana
(D). Gagron
Correct Answer: D
32. Inscription which throw light on the writings of Maharana Kumbha is—
(A). Kumbhalgarh inscription (1460 A.D.)
(B). Kirtistambha Prashasti (1460 A.D.)
(C). Jagannath Rai inscription (1652 A.D.)
(D). Raj Prashasti (1676 A.D.)
Correct Answer: A
33. Who is the author of the book named 'The Audacity of Hope' ?
(A). Nayan Tara Sehgal
(B). Salman Rushdie
(C). Vikram Seth
(D). Barack Obama
Correct Answer: D
34. In what direction Monsoon rainfall in Rajasthan increases ?
(A). Southwest-Northeast
(B). Southeast-Northwest
(C). Northwest-Southeast
(D). South-North
Correct Answer: A
35. Jnan Pith award has been given to (06th November 2008)—
(A). Vinit Narayan
(B). Rehman Rahi
(C). Kamleshwar
(D). Gyan Chaturvedi
Correct Answer: B
36. Mahajanpad situated on the bank of river Godavari was—
(A). Avanti
(B). Vatsa
(C). Assaka
(D). Kamboja
Correct Answer: C
37. Pearl is mainly constituted of—
(A). Calcium oxalate
(B). Calcium sulphate
(C). Calcium carbonate
(D). Calcium oxide
Correct Answer: C
38. What is the product found in large quantities in Churu-Bikaner-Sri Ganganagar belt, which is (i) a source of environmental pollution, (ii) used for raising soil fertility, and (iii) after value addition, is used in health and building sector ?
(A). Limestone
(B). Lignite
(C). Fullers Earth
(D). Gypsum
Correct Answer: D
39. Which one of the following acid is formed during the change of milk into curd ?
(A). Acetic acid
(B). Ascorbic acid
(C). Citric acid
(D). Lactic acid
Correct Answer: D
40. Tick mark correct statement—
(A). CIMMCO wagon factory restarted in Bharatpur after eight years
(B). CIMMCO factory is started at Bhiwadi for manufacturing coaches
(C). CIMMCO factory is manufacturing chassis of trucks and buses at Alwar
(D). CIMMCO company is engaged in exports of coaches to Asian countries
Correct Answer: A
41. Who represented Congress in Second Round Table Conference ?
(A). Jawahar Lal Nehru
(B). Moti Lal Nehru
(C). Abul Kalam Azad
(D). Mahatma Gandhi
Correct Answer: D
42. The symbol of World Wild-life Fund is—
(A). Polar Bear
(B). White Bear
(C). Red Panda
(D). Cheeta
Correct Answer: C
43. Who is the author 'ANDHAYUG' ?
(A). Ram Dhari Singh Dinkar
(B). Mahaveer Prasad Diwedi
(C). Dharam Veer Bharti
(D). Mohan Rakesh
Correct Answer: C
44. In which city of India, first D.N.A. Bank of Asia is established recently ?
(A). Jaipur
(B). Kota
(C). Chennai
(D). Lucknow
Correct Answer: D
45. The world's youngest King belongs to which country ?
(A). Saudi Arab
(B). Japan
(C). Bhutan
(D). Thailand
Correct Answer: C
46. For which desirable character the transgenic crop 'Golden Rice' is produced ?
(A). Vitamin 'A'
(B). Essential Amino Acids
(C). Insulin
(D). Characteristic Starch
Correct Answer: A
47. Among the crafts that have been shortlisted by National Institute of Design for Geographical Indicator Status is—
(A). Jaipur for blue pottery and Udaipur for clay work
(B). Zari work of Ajmer and block printing of Sanganer
(C). Embroidary of Barmer and wollens of Jaisalmer
(D). Paintings of Kishangadh and Namdas of Tonk
Correct Answer: A
48. Which district has the least population density in Rajasthan ?
(A). Bikaner
(B). Jodhpur
(C). Barmer
(D). Jaisalmer
Correct Answer: D
49. Chairman of Indian Space and Research Organization is—
(A). Krishna Swamy Kasturirangan
(B). A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
(C). G. Madhavan Nair
(D). K.M. Bhandari
Correct Answer: C
50. Which of the following pair is matching ?
(A). Badla (Water-bottle) — Jaipur
(B). Masuria Sari — Kota
(C). Namda — Jodhpur
(D). Marble Carving — Tonk
Correct Answer: B
51. Tick mark which is incorrect about inflation—
(A). Inflation indicates the rise in the price of a basket of commodities on a point-to-point basis
(B). The inflation rate in India is calculated on the basis of the wholesale price index
(C). For some commodities retail prices are also considered for measurement of inflation
(D). Inflation rate going down does not mean prices are declining
Correct Answer: D
52. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution, it is the duty of the Union Government to protect States against external aggression and internal disturbance ?
(A). Article 355
(B). Article 356
(C). Article 352
(D). Article 360
Correct Answer: A
53. Which Act introduced 'Dyarchy' at the centre ?
(A). The Act of 1909
(B). Government of India Act, 1919
(C). Government of India Act, 1935
(D). The Indian Independence Act, 1947
Correct Answer: C
54. The first session of Rajputana-Madhyabharat Sabha was held in 1918 at—
(A). Delhi
(B). Ajmer
(C). Indore
(D). Udaipur
Correct Answer: A
55. In which year was the Desert development programme started in Rajasthan ?
(A). 1960-61
(B). 1977-78
(C). 1982-83
(D). 1994-95
Correct Answer: B
56. Pheromones are found in—
(A). Insects
(B). Snakes
(C). Birds
(D). Bats
Correct Answer: A
57. One of the following sites from where the famous Bull-seal of Indus Valley Civilization was found—
(A). Harappa
(B). Chanhudaro
(C). Lothal
(D). Mohenjodaro
Correct Answer: D
58. Ashtadhyayi was written by—
(A). Varahmihira
(B). Kalidas
(C). Panini
(D). Balram
Correct Answer: C
59. The whole dispute between Subhash Bose and right wing, after the Tripuri session of Congress centred round to the question of—
(A). Formation of Congress working committee
(B). Policy towards princely states
(C). Attitude towards central government
(D). Double membership of Congress Socialist Party members
Correct Answer: A
60. By which process, Alum cleans the muddy water ?
(A). Absorption
(B). Adsorption
(C). Coagulation
(D). Dialysis
Correct Answer: C
61. Which one of the following groups of organisms has significance in diagnosing the death by drowing
(A). Lichens
(B). Protozoa
(C). Cyanobacteria
(D). Diatoms
Correct Answer: D
62. Which State is not a part of 'seven sisters' of North-Eastern States ?
(A). Meghalaya
(B). West Bengal
(C). Arunachal Pradesh
(D). Tripura
Correct Answer: B
63. Who was appointed as President of South Africa after resignation of Thabo Mbeki ?
(A). Nelson Mandela
(B). Kglema Motlanthe
(C). Taro Aso
(D). Morgan Tsvangirai
Correct Answer: B
64. Which tree is called the 'Flame of the Forest in Rajasthan' ?
(A). Khejri
(B). Neem
(C). Palas
(D). Paras Peepul
Correct Answer: C
65. Who represented Congress in Second Round Table Conference ?
(A). Jawahar Lal Nehru
(B). Moti Lal Nehru
(C). Abul Kalam Azad
(D). Mahatma Gandhi
Correct Answer: D
66. Tick mark which is incorrect about NREGA—
(A). This Act spells out the type of works which are permitted
(B). Like in other government programmes transparency and accountability is also not possible in this programme
(C). This Act specifies the individual works but only for the scheduled castes and tribes below the poverty line
(D). The guarantee of •274 year employment during a year is possibly the most important feature of this Act.
Correct Answer: B
67. 'Archaeopteryx' is a connecting link between which of the following classes of animal ?
(A). Amphibia and Aves
(B). Reptilia and Aves
(C). Reptilia and Mammalia
(D). Aves and Mammalia
Correct Answer: B
68. Who has been chosen for the Bharat-Ratna ?
(A). Devanand
(B). Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
(C). Kanshi Ram
(D). Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Correct Answer: B
69. The main function of colonization in Rajasthan is to—
(A). Provide residential plots
(B). Acquire land by the government
(C). Provide irrigation facilities
(D). Allot land
Correct Answer: D
70. Chandrayaan-I was launched from—
(A). Orissa
(B). Tamil Nadu
(C). Karnataka
(D). Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: D
71. Buxa Tiger Project is located in which state of India ?
(A). Madhya Pradesh
(B). Rajasthan
(C). Gujarat
(D). West Bengal
Correct Answer: D
72. Which district in Rajasthan grows, in largest quantity, psyllium husk (planto ovata) or 'Isabgol' ?
(A). Jhalawar
(B). Jalore
(C). Sirohi
(D). Bundi
Correct Answer: B
73. Per Capita Income at current prices in Rajasthan during 2007-08 is about—
(A). 20,000 Rs.
(B). 22,000 Rs.
(C). 24,000 Rs.
(D). 18,000 Rs.
Correct Answer: B
74. Match List-I (Development Programme) with List-II (Coverage Area) and give the correct answer on the basis of codes given below the list—
| List - I |
List - II
|
|
[a]
|
Mewat Area Development Programme
|
1.
|
Eight blocks of Alwar and three blocks of Bharatpur
|
|
[b]
|
Border Area Development Programme
|
2.
|
Thirteen blocks of four Districts
|
|
[c]
|
Dang Area Development Programme
|
3.
|
357 Gram Panchayats of 21 Panchayat Samitis
|
|
[d]
|
Magra Area Development Programme
|
4.
|
14 blocks covering Ajmer, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Pali and Rajsamand districts
|
|
5.
|
Saharia tribal families residing in Shahbad and Kishangarh blocks
|
Codes : [a] [b] [c] [d]
(A). 4 3 5 2
(B). 1 2 3 4
(C). 2 1 5 3
(D). 1 4 2 3
Correct Answer: B
75. Bio-magnification means—
(A). Fast spreading of cancer cells in the body
(B). Increasing the amount of pesticides in the organisms of successive trophic level
(C). To see the microscopic parts of the body by microscope
(D). Sudden increase in the number of the individuals of a species in a specific area
Correct Answer: B
76. The Electoral College for the United States Presidential Election is constituted by the—
(A). Members of United States Congress
(B). Members of House of Representatives
(C). Members of Senate
(D). None of them
Correct Answer: A
77. RIDCOR stands for—
(A). Road Infrastructure Development Company of Rajasthan
(B). Rail Information Download Corporation of Rajasthan
(C). Rajasthan Indoor Decoration Corporation of Railways
(D). Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation of Rajasthan
Correct Answer: A
78. Most stable Ecosystem is
(A). Forest
(B). Grassland
(C). Desert
(D). Marine
Correct Answer: D
79. When there is a very heavy rainfall in the Pushkar Hills, where does floods occur ?
(A). Ajmer
(B). Sawai Madhopur
(C). Balotra
(D). Sojat
Correct Answer: A
80. Raika's in Rajasthan are—
(A). Traditionals horse breeders
(B). Traditional camel breeders
(C). Used to sell goods from village to village
(D). Salt-traders
Correct Answer: B
81. Which sect has the headquarters located at Shahpura (Bhilwara) ?
(A). Dadu sect
(B). Vallabh sect
(C). Nimbark sect
(D). Ramsnehi sect
Correct Answer: D
82. Under whose Command Marwari forces were sent to Khanwa to support Sanga against Babur ?
(A). Rao Ganga
(B). Maldeo
(C). Biram Deo
(D). Suja
Correct Answer: A
83. Who launched the 'Lasodia Movement' for social reforms amongst the Bhils of Mewar, Bagar and nearby regions ?
(A). Mavji
(B). Govind Giri
(C). Surmal Das
(D). Moti Lal Tejawat
Correct Answer: B
84. In which year did a major flood occur in Kawas in Barmer ?
(A). 2005
(B). 2006
(C). 2007
(D). 2008
Correct Answer: B
85. Minamata disease is caused by—
(A). Mercury
(B). Cadmium
(C). Lead
(D). Zinc
Correct Answer: A
86. What is the height of Guru Shikhar Peak in Rajasthan ?
(A). 1722 metres
(B). 1727 metres
(C). 1750 metres
(D). 1780 metres
Correct Answer: B
87. Which city can be called 'the Manchester' of Rajasthan ?
(A). Kota
(B). Pali
(C). Beawar
(D). Bhilwara
Correct Answer: C
88. In Rajasthan each state had a Mahakma Baqoit which used to—
(A). Charge the revenue arrears in good harvest years
(B). Make the payments of King's dues
(C). Collect the dues from government servants
(D). Collect the loans for the Kings
Correct Answer: B
89. Which was common among Brahma Samaj, and Ram Krishna Mission Arya Samaj ?
(A). None of these three had a political mission, but they helped to develop a spirit of patriotism
(B). All the three originated from Bengal
(C). Founder of all the three were educated in England
(D). Founder of all the three took active part in politics
Correct Answer: A
90. How many are there 'Million Plus Population' cities in India (Census 2001) ?
(A). 39
(B). 29
(C). 49
(D). 59
Correct Answer: &
91. Which city is known as 'Suncity' in Rajasthan ?
(A). Jodhpur
(B). Udaipur
(C). Bikaner
(D). Jaisalmer
Correct Answer: A
92. Which one of the following statements in FALSE ?
(A). The special rubber tyres of air craft are made slightly conducting
(B). The blue waves scattered more than violet waves of light so that the sky appears blue not violet
(C). A comb run through one's wet hair does not attract small bits of paper
(D). Vehicles carrying inflammable material usually have metallic ropes touching the ground
Correct Answer: B
93. The 'Hot Spot' of Biodiversity in India are—
(A). Western Himalayas and Eastern Ghat
(B). Western Himalayas and Sunderban
(C). Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghat
(D). Eastern Himalayas and Silent Valley
Correct Answer: C
94. In which province Muslim League formed their government after 1946 elections ?
(A). Bengal
(B). North-West Frontier
(C). Punjab
(D). Bihar
Correct Answer: A
95. Which mineral is found in Nathra-ki-Pal area of Rajasthan ?
(A). Iron ore
(B). Copper
(C). Lead and Zinc
(D). Manganese
Correct Answer: A
96. Which one of the following changes occur when salt is added in the water ?
(A). Boiling point is increased and freezing point is decreased
(B). Boiling point is decreased and freezing point is increased
(C). Both boiling point and freezing point are decreased
(D). Both boiling point and freezing point are increased
Correct Answer: A
97. The art style which combines Indian and Greek feature is called—
(A). Sikhar
(B). Verra
(C). Gandhar
(D). Nagar
Correct Answer: C
98. Government of Rajasthan has constituted one organisation to advise the government on reforms in economic matters. This organisation is named as—
(A). Economic Policy and Reforms Council
(B). Reform Committee on Economic Policy
(C). Council for Economic Reforms
(D). Economic Advisory Committee
Correct Answer: A
99. Handloom Mark shows the standard of—
(A). Handloom clothes
(B). Craft works
(C). Hand embroidery
(D). Hand block printing
Correct Answer: B
100. KANDHMAL is in which State ?
(A). Orissa
(B). Rajasthan
(C). Maharashtra
(D). Gujarat
Correct Answer: A