20 questions·with explanations·for RAS, Patwari, VDO and other Rajasthan exams
Questions
Q1
On 5 October 2025, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma launched the 'Aapni Bus–Rajasthan Roadways' initiative. What does it provide?
(1)Bus service on rural routes run by private operators under RSRTC supervision✓ Correct answer
(2)Free electric bus service for women in divisional headquarter cities
(3)Inter-state sleeper bus service to major pilgrimage centres
(4)Free school bus service for girl students of government schools
Answer: (1) Bus service on rural routes run by private operators under RSRTC supervision
Explanation
Under this rural public transport service, private operators run buses on about 357 rural routes under RSRTC supervision on a revenue-sharing basis, with the usual Roadways concessions for passengers.
Q2
The India–Russia joint military exercise 'Indra 2025', held from 6 to 15 October 2025, took place at:
(1)Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer
(2)Chandhan Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer
(3)Nasirabad Military Station, Ajmer
(4)Mahajan Field Firing Range, Bikaner✓ Correct answer
Answer: (4) Mahajan Field Firing Range, Bikaner
Explanation
Indra 2025 was held at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Bikaner, with a focus on counter-terrorism operations in desert terrain.
Q3
The two-day State Tourism Ministers' Meet organised by the Union Ministry of Tourism at Udaipur on 14–15 October 2025 mainly sought to advance which vision announced in the Union Budget 2025-26?
(1)Dekho Apna Desh: People's Choice
(2)One State: One Global Destination✓ Correct answer
(3)One District: One Heritage Site
(4)Incredible India: Visit Every State
Answer: (2) One State: One Global Destination
Explanation
The meet discussed developing at least one globally benchmarked tourist destination in every State/UT, the 'One State: One Global Destination' vision.
Q4
Consider the following statements about the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025:
1. It came into force in October 2025 after the Governor gave assent to the Bill passed by the Assembly in September 2025.
2. A person returning to his or her 'ancestral religion' is exempted from its provisions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(1)1 only
(2)2 only
(3)Both 1 and 2✓ Correct answer
(4)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (3) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Both are correct: the Act came into force in October 2025 after Governor Haribhau Bagade's assent and its notification, and returning to one's ancestral religion is not treated as conversion under it.
Q5
The first state-level Ghoomar Festival, organised by Rajasthan's Tourism Department on 19 November 2025, was held:
(1)Only at Jaipur, as part of the Jaipur Literature Festival
(2)At Jaisalmer, during the Desert Festival
(3)Simultaneously at all seven divisional headquarters✓ Correct answer
(4)At Pushkar, during the Pushkar Fair
Answer: (3) Simultaneously at all seven divisional headquarters
Explanation
It was held on the same day at Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ajmer, Bikaner, Bharatpur and Kota, the seven divisional headquarters of the state.
Q6
Consider the following statements about the 5th Khelo India University Games held in Rajasthan from 24 November to 5 December 2025:
1. It was the first time Rajasthan hosted the Khelo India University Games.
2. Its mascots 'Khamma' and 'Ghani' were inspired by the camel.
3. Chandigarh University topped the medal tally.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(1)1 and 2 only
(2)2 and 3 only
(3)1 and 3 only
(4)1, 2 and 3✓ Correct answer
Answer: (4) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three are correct: Rajasthan hosted the Games for the first time across seven cities, the camel-inspired mascots were Khamma and Ghani, and Chandigarh University topped the table.
Q7
In November 2025, which IAS officer of the 1989 batch took charge as Chief Secretary of Rajasthan, succeeding Sudhansh Pant?
(1)V. Srinivas✓ Correct answer
(2)Abhay Kumar
(3)Shikhar Agrawal
(4)Akhil Arora
Answer: (1) V. Srinivas
Explanation
V. Srinivas, earlier Secretary (Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances) at the Centre, took charge on 17 November 2025 after Sudhansh Pant moved to the Centre.
Q8
Siliserh Lake, declared a Ramsar site in December 2025, is located in which district and lies in the buffer zone of which tiger reserve?
(1)Bundi – Ramgarh Vishdhari
(2)Kota – Mukundra Hills
(3)Sawai Madhopur – Ranthambore
(4)Alwar – Sariska✓ Correct answer
Answer: (4) Alwar – Sariska
Explanation
Siliserh, a man-made lake built in 1845 by Maharaja Vinay Singh to supply water to Alwar, lies in the buffer of Sariska Tiger Reserve; it became India's 96th Ramsar site.
Q9
Arrange the following wetlands of Rajasthan in the chronological order of their designation as Ramsar sites (earliest first):
1. Sambhar Lake
2. Siliserh Lake
3. Keoladeo National Park
4. Menar Wetland Complex
(1)1, 3, 4, 2
(2)3, 1, 4, 2✓ Correct answer
(3)3, 1, 2, 4
(4)1, 3, 2, 4
Answer: (2) 3, 1, 4, 2
Explanation
Keoladeo (1981) and Sambhar (1990) came first; Menar was designated in June 2025 and Siliserh in December 2025.
Q10
In December 2025, tigress PN-224 was flown to Jaipur in an IAF helicopter and shifted to Rajasthan's Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve, the state's first inter-state tiger translocation. From which tiger reserve was she brought?
(1)Kanha, Madhya Pradesh
(2)Tadoba-Andhari, Maharashtra
(3)Pench, Madhya Pradesh✓ Correct answer
(4)Bandhavgarh, Madhya Pradesh
Answer: (3) Pench, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation
The three-year-old tigress PN-224 was airlifted from Pench Tiger Reserve (MP) on 21 December 2025 and released into the forest of Ramgarh Vishdhari (Bundi) on 28 December.
Q11
The first Hadoti Travel Mart, inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in January 2026 to promote tourism in the Hadoti region, was held in:
(1)Kota✓ Correct answer
(2)Bundi
(3)Jhalawar
(4)Baran
Answer: (1) Kota
Explanation
It was held at the Chambal River Front in Kota (2–4 January 2026), organised by the Hotel Federation of Rajasthan with Rajasthan Tourism.
Q12
Which medicinal crop of Rajasthan received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in January 2026?
(1)Jalori Isabgol
(2)Barmeri Guggul
(3)Pratapgarhi Safed Musli
(4)Nagauri Ashwagandha✓ Correct answer
Answer: (4) Nagauri Ashwagandha
Explanation
Nagauri Ashwagandha, grown in Nagaur district of the Marwar region, was granted the GI tag in January 2026.
Q13
In January 2026, the Union Environment Ministry notified an eco-sensitive zone around the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary. Over which districts does this sanctuary spread?
(1)Rajsamand, Bhilwara and Ajmer
(2)Udaipur, Pali and Rajsamand✓ Correct answer
(3)Pali, Sirohi and Jalore
(4)Udaipur, Chittorgarh and Pratapgarh
Answer: (2) Udaipur, Pali and Rajsamand
Explanation
The ESZ extends 0–1 km from the sanctuary boundary and covers about 243 sq km and some 94 villages in Udaipur, Pali and Rajsamand districts.
Q14
Which of the following pairs of a Padma Shri 2026 awardee from Rajasthan and the folk instrument associated with him is correctly matched?
(1)Taga Ram Bheel – Ravanhattha
(2)Gafruddin Mewati Jogi – Kamaycha
(3)Gafruddin Mewati Jogi – Bhapang✓ Correct answer
(4)Taga Ram Bheel – Morchang
Answer: (3) Gafruddin Mewati Jogi – Bhapang
Explanation
Gafruddin Mewati Jogi plays the Bhapang (and narrates 'Pandun ka Kada'), while Taga Ram Bheel is an Algoza player; both were named for the Padma Shri in January 2026.
Q15
The Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference 2026, held in Jaipur on 6 January 2026, was organised in collaboration with:
(1)Rajasthan DigiFest and TiE Global Summit✓ Correct answer
(2)Jaipur Literature Festival and Jaipur BookMark
(3)Pravasi Rajasthani Divas and Rising Rajasthan Conclave
(4)Jaipur Jewellery Show and Stone Mart India
Answer: (1) Rajasthan DigiFest and TiE Global Summit
Explanation
As reported by All India Radio, the conference, a regional build-up event to the national AI Impact Summit 2026, was held with Rajasthan DigiFest and the TiE Global Summit 2026 and attended by Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Q16
In February 2026, the Rajasthan government ordered a statewide ban on the felling of Khejri trees after an 11-day 'Khejri Bachao Andolan' centred in Bikaner. Which community led this agitation?
(1)Raika
(2)Meena
(3)Garasia
(4)Bishnoi✓ Correct answer
Answer: (4) Bishnoi
Explanation
The Bishnoi community, followers of Guru Jambheshwar who revere the Khejri (recalling the 1730 Khejarli sacrifice), led the protest that led to the Revenue Department's ban.
Q17
On 28 February 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls from which city of Rajasthan?
(1)Jodhpur
(2)Ajmer✓ Correct answer
(3)Bikaner
(4)Udaipur
Answer: (2) Ajmer
Explanation
At Ajmer the Prime Minister vaccinated girls to launch the free HPV vaccination drive against cervical cancer.
Q18
In February 2026, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced in the State Assembly that three places would be renamed. Match the old names with the new names:
A. Mount Abu B. Jahazpur C. Kaman
1. Kamvan 2. Abu Raj 3. Yagyapur
(1)A-2, B-1, C-3
(2)A-3, B-2, C-1
(3)A-2, B-3, C-1✓ Correct answer
(4)A-1, B-3, C-2
Answer: (3) A-2, B-3, C-1
Explanation
Mount Abu is to become Abu Raj, Jahazpur (Bhilwara) Yagyapur and Kaman Kamvan, as announced by the Chief Minister in the Assembly during the Budget session (February 2026).
Q19
On 25 February 2026, the Rajasthan Cabinet approved amendment Bills to the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 and the Rajasthan Municipalities Act, 2009. Which disqualification for contesting local body elections did they remove?
(1)Having more than two children✓ Correct answer
(2)Not having passed Class 10
(3)Not having a functional toilet at home
(4)Being above 70 years of age
Answer: (1) Having more than two children
Explanation
The two-child norm, in force since 1995, was dropped; the Bills also removed the disqualification based on leprosy.
Q20
Under the Rajasthan Disturbed Areas (Control of Transfer of Immovable Property) Bill, 2026, passed by the State Assembly in March 2026, the transfer of immovable property in a notified 'disturbed area' requires the prior permission of the:
(1)Divisional Commissioner
(2)Sub-Divisional Officer
(3)Superintendent of Police
(4)District Collector✓ Correct answer
Answer: (4) District Collector
Explanation
The Collector must inquire whether the sale is free and not a distress sale; a transfer made without permission is void.