Held 27 September 2024Booklet A15, paper code Shift 1Answers from RSSB's final answer key (12 February 2025)
Choose the most appropriate word from the given alternatives which bears the same relationship with the third word, as the first two bear. Mountain: Hill: :Tree: ?
Explanation
A hill is a smaller form of a mountain; likewise a shrub is a smaller woody plant than a tree.
Choose the odd one out.
Explanation
Poland, Greece and France are European countries, while Korea is in Asia.
If in a certain code, O is written as L, A as H, M as I, S as F, N as T, E as S, I as A, P as G and C as E, then how will COMPANIES be written in that code?
Explanation
Replace letter by letter: C→E, O→L, M→I, P→G, A→H, N→T, I→A, E→S, S→F, giving ELIGHTASF.
The state bird of Rajasthan is ________.
Explanation
The Great Indian Bustard (Godawan) was declared Rajasthan's state bird in 1981. The peacock is India's national bird.
Which of the following peaks of Aravali Ranges is the highest?
Explanation
Guru Shikhar (1722 m) at Mount Abu in Sirohi is the highest peak of the Aravalli range.
‘Kalisindh Thermal Power Project’ is located in which of the following areas of Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Explanation
The Kalisindh Thermal Power Project is at Nimoda-Undal near Jhalrapatan in Jhalawar district. Kota has the Kota Super Thermal Power Station, a different plant.
Given below are two statements: Statement (I) : Gram is grown as “Rabi” crop in Rajasthan. Statement (II) : Oilseeds are grown both in “Rabi” and “Kharif” seasons in Rajasthan. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Explanation
Gram is a rabi crop in Rajasthan. Oilseeds grow in both seasons: mustard and taramira in rabi, groundnut, soybean and sesame in kharif. So both statements are correct.
For the sentence given, choose the most appropriate answer in the passive voice from the options below: My sister baked a cake.
Explanation
The active sentence is in the simple past (baked), so the passive uses was + past participle: A cake was baked by my sister.
Complete the given sentence choosing the most appropriate word from the options below: My brother is in the Indian Foreign Services and can speak many languages. He is a ________.
Explanation
A polyglot is a person who can speak many languages. A linguist studies the science of language, a philatelist collects stamps, and a pessimist expects the worst.
Complete the given sentence choosing the most appropriate word from the options below: She remarked that she __________ annoyed with him for his lack of sympathy for the victim.
Explanation
The reporting verb 'remarked' is in the past tense, so the reported clause also takes the past tense: felt.
Which of the following is not a medicinal plant?
Explanation
Corchorus capsularis is white jute, a fibre crop. Emblica officinalis (amla), Curcuma longa (turmeric) and Ocimum sanctum (tulsi) are medicinal plants.
Which part from ‘ashvagandha’ plant is used to make medicines?
Explanation
The roots of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) are the main part used in medicine.
Natural rubber is a polymer of:
Explanation
Natural rubber is cis-1,4-polyisoprene, a polymer of isoprene (2-methyl-1,3-butadiene). Butadiene is used for synthetic rubbers such as Buna-S.
After Independence three states in Rajputana acceded to the Indian Union through the-
Explanation
Princely states joined the Indian Union by signing the Instrument of Accession, which handed defence, external affairs and communications to the Dominion of India.
Which of the following is an institutional factor of agriculture which influences the pattern and productivity of agriculture?
Explanation
Size of land holdings, like land tenure, is a classic institutional factor of agriculture. Topography is a physical factor and chemical fertilisers are a technological input.
‘Narma’ is associated with which crop in Rajasthan?
Explanation
In Rajasthan, 'Narma' is the local name for American cotton, grown mainly in Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh.
Which of the following statements is not correct about the Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas?
Explanation
The higher reaches of the Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas are inhabited by the Lepcha tribe. The Monpa live in the Arunachal Himalayas.
Who describes Prime Minister as “Primus inter pares” (First among equals) and “key stone of the Cabinet arch”?
Explanation
Lord Morley called the Prime Minister 'primus inter pares' and 'the keystone of the cabinet arch'. Ramsay Muir called the PM the 'steersman of the ship of state'.
Who was the first Lokayukta of Rajasthan?
Explanation
Rajasthan set up the Lokayukta under the Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up-Lokayuktas Act, 1973, and Justice I.D. Dua was the first Lokayukta (1973).
What is the tenure of the Chairperson and Members of the Rajasthan Human Rights Commission?
Explanation
Since the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019, the chairperson and members of a State Human Rights Commission hold office for 3 years or until age 70, whichever is earlier. Before 2019 it was 5 years.
Who among the following was the first woman Governor of the state of Rajasthan?
Explanation
Pratibha Patil became Rajasthan's first woman Governor in November 2004 and later became President of India. Prabha Rau and Margaret Alva came after her.
The Planning Commission of India was formed on _________________.
Explanation
The Planning Commission was set up on 15 March 1950 by a resolution of the Union Cabinet. 1 January 2015 is when NITI Aayog replaced it.
Vergheese Kurien is known as the father of which revolution in India ?
Explanation
Verghese Kurien led Operation Flood, which made India the world's largest milk producer, so he is called the father of the White Revolution.
Rakesh spends 80% of his income. If his income is increased by 14% and saving decreases by 15%, then what will be percentage increase in his expenditure?
Explanation
Take income 100: expenditure 80, saving 20. New income 114, new saving 17, so new expenditure 97. Increase = 17/80 × 100 = 21.25%.
If ‘m’ is proportional to ‘n’ and m = 5 when n = 4, then what is the value of m when n = 20?
Explanation
m = kn gives k = 5/4, so m = (5/4) × 20 = 25.
The length of a cold storage is double its breadth. Its height is 3m. The area of its four walls (including the doors) is 108 m². Find its volume.
Explanation
Area of four walls = 2(l + b)h = 2(2b + b)(3) = 18b = 108, so b = 6 m and l = 12 m. Volume = 12 × 6 × 3 = 216 m³.
Choose the odd one out.
Explanation
Congregate, aggregate and accumulate all mean to gather or collect; disperse means to scatter, the opposite.
There are five friends – Sachin, Kamal, Mohan, Arun and Ram. Sachin is shorter than Kamal, but taller than Ram. Mohan is the tallest. Arun is a little shorter than Kamal and a little taller than Sachin. Who is the second tallest?
Explanation
The order from tallest is Mohan > Kamal > Arun > Sachin > Ram, so Kamal is second tallest.
Which of the following words will come second in the English dictionary?
Explanation
Dictionary order is Magical, Magnetic, Magnify, Maternal ('magi' before 'magn', and 'magne' before 'magni'), so Magnetic is second.
Chandoli was declared as National Park in 2004. It is located in which Indian state?
Explanation
Chandoli National Park, in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra (Sangli, Satara and Kolhapur districts), was made a national park in 2004. It is now part of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve.
Which state assembly passed a bill to provide reservation in state government jobs for SC, ST, OBC and EWS from 60% to 77%?
Explanation
In November 2022 the Jharkhand Assembly passed a bill raising reservation in state posts and services for SC, ST, OBC and EWS from 60% to 77%.
Which of the following articles empowers the parliament to legislate on any matter enumerated in the state list in the national interest, if the resolution is passed by the Rajya Sabha with a 2/3 majority of members present in the house and voting? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Explanation
Article 249 lets Parliament make laws on a State List subject in the national interest after a Rajya Sabha resolution backed by two-thirds of members present and voting. Article 312 (also a Rajya Sabha resolution) is about creating all-India services.
निम्नलिखित शब्दों में शुद्ध लिखित शब्द है- a. वृश्चिक b. प्रणायाम c. ब्रम्ह d. संगित e. निष्क्रमण नीचे दिए गए विकल्पों में से सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त उत्तर का चयन कीजिए:
Explanation
Vrishchik and nishkraman are spelt correctly; the correct forms of the others are pranayam (प्राणायाम), brahm (ब्रह्म) and sangeet (संगीत).
पत्र लेखन कला की प्रमुख विशेषताएं हैं- a. स्पष्टता b. सरलता c. क्लिष्टता d. दुरुह e. संक्षिप्तता नीचे दिए गए विकल्पों में से सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त उत्तर का चयन कीजिए:
Explanation
A good letter is clear, simple and brief; difficulty (klishtata) and obscurity (duruh) are faults, not features.
संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद के अनुसार हिंदी देश की राजभाषा है?
Explanation
Article 343(1) says the official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari script.
Given below are two statements: Statement (I) : ‘KARYA’ is a program of department of science and technology, government of Rajasthan. Statement (II) : ‘KARYA’ aims to provide short term research opportunities to students of basic sciences at graduate level only. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Explanation
KARYA (Knowledge Augmentation through Research in Young Aspirants) is run by DST, Government of Rajasthan, so Statement I is correct. It offers short-term research stints to basic-science students at both UG and PG level, so 'graduate level only' makes Statement II wrong.
Diesel engine converts energy from _______. (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Explanation
A diesel engine burns fuel, releasing its chemical energy as heat that drives the pistons, i.e. chemical energy becomes mechanical energy. Electricity comes only if a generator is attached.
Read the passage and answer questions 38 to 41 : “Stress” All people have some stress in their lives. A little stress makes life interesting, and keeps you on your toes. However, too much stress can be unhealthy. You may find your life becoming stressful whenever there are changes in your environment, in your relationships, or in the demands you put on yourself. Stress can also be caused by good things in your life, such as getting a new job, moving to a new place, or getting married. How can you tell when your life is getting too “stressful”? You will probably find yourself always feeling rushed, as though you must hurry everywhere you go. There is never enough time to do everyting that you need to do. You may find yourself walking, talking, and eating more quickly than usual. Besides causing emotional problems, stress can also cause real physical problems. If you have too much stress in your life, you may suffer from stomach problems, headaches or neck and shoulder pain. Prevention is the best way to deal with stress. First of all, be organized- there is nothing so stressful as a disorganized life. Put your life and your surroundings (your home, apartment or desk at work or school) in order. Don’t procrastinate. Stop putting things off. Do what needs to be done today. On the other hand, don’t always feel that you have to do everyting right now. Learn to say “no” to activities and commitments that will only add more stress to your life. Remember that you are only human, and that you can only do one thing at a time. Learn to relax. Slow down. Take a break or a walk when you feel yourself getting stressed. Find a hobby that you enjoy. Reading, listening to music or creating something with your hands are all great ways to bring some peace to a hectic life. Learn to laugh at yourself and your life. Try to look on the bright side of life. Even when things seem pretty dark and stressful, there is usually a place for some humor and a smile. What may cause stress? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Explanation
The passage says life becomes stressful when there are changes in your environment, relationships or the demands you put on yourself.
Read the passage and answer questions 38 to 41 : “Stress” All people have some stress in their lives. A little stress makes life interesting, and keeps you on your toes. However, too much stress can be unhealthy. You may find your life becoming stressful whenever there are changes in your environment, in your relationships, or in the demands you put on yourself. Stress can also be caused by good things in your life, such as getting a new job, moving to a new place, or getting married. How can you tell when your life is getting too “stressful”? You will probably find yourself always feeling rushed, as though you must hurry everywhere you go. There is never enough time to do everyting that you need to do. You may find yourself walking, talking, and eating more quickly than usual. Besides causing emotional problems, stress can also cause real physical problems. If you have too much stress in your life, you may suffer from stomach problems, headaches or neck and shoulder pain. Prevention is the best way to deal with stress. First of all, be organized- there is nothing so stressful as a disorganized life. Put your life and your surroundings (your home, apartment or desk at work or school) in order. Don’t procrastinate. Stop putting things off. Do what needs to be done today. On the other hand, don’t always feel that you have to do everyting right now. Learn to say “no” to activities and commitments that will only add more stress to your life. Remember that you are only human, and that you can only do one thing at a time. Learn to relax. Slow down. Take a break or a walk when you feel yourself getting stressed. Find a hobby that you enjoy. Reading, listening to music or creating something with your hands are all great ways to bring some peace to a hectic life. Learn to laugh at yourself and your life. Try to look on the bright side of life. Even when things seem pretty dark and stressful, there is usually a place for some humor and a smile. How to tell if you are too stressed out ? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Explanation
The passage says a stressed person feels rushed and there is never enough time to do everything that needs doing.
Read the passage and answer questions 38 to 41 : “Stress” All people have some stress in their lives. A little stress makes life interesting, and keeps you on your toes. However, too much stress can be unhealthy. You may find your life becoming stressful whenever there are changes in your environment, in your relationships, or in the demands you put on yourself. Stress can also be caused by good things in your life, such as getting a new job, moving to a new place, or getting married. How can you tell when your life is getting too “stressful”? You will probably find yourself always feeling rushed, as though you must hurry everywhere you go. There is never enough time to do everyting that you need to do. You may find yourself walking, talking, and eating more quickly than usual. Besides causing emotional problems, stress can also cause real physical problems. If you have too much stress in your life, you may suffer from stomach problems, headaches or neck and shoulder pain. Prevention is the best way to deal with stress. First of all, be organized- there is nothing so stressful as a disorganized life. Put your life and your surroundings (your home, apartment or desk at work or school) in order. Don’t procrastinate. Stop putting things off. Do what needs to be done today. On the other hand, don’t always feel that you have to do everyting right now. Learn to say “no” to activities and commitments that will only add more stress to your life. Remember that you are only human, and that you can only do one thing at a time. Learn to relax. Slow down. Take a break or a walk when you feel yourself getting stressed. Find a hobby that you enjoy. Reading, listening to music or creating something with your hands are all great ways to bring some peace to a hectic life. Learn to laugh at yourself and your life. Try to look on the bright side of life. Even when things seem pretty dark and stressful, there is usually a place for some humor and a smile. What is one of the appropriate way to manage stress? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Explanation
The passage says prevention is best and the first step is to be organized; rushing and taking on too much add stress.
Read the passage and answer questions 38 to 41 : “Stress” All people have some stress in their lives. A little stress makes life interesting, and keeps you on your toes. However, too much stress can be unhealthy. You may find your life becoming stressful whenever there are changes in your environment, in your relationships, or in the demands you put on yourself. Stress can also be caused by good things in your life, such as getting a new job, moving to a new place, or getting married. How can you tell when your life is getting too “stressful”? You will probably find yourself always feeling rushed, as though you must hurry everywhere you go. There is never enough time to do everyting that you need to do. You may find yourself walking, talking, and eating more quickly than usual. Besides causing emotional problems, stress can also cause real physical problems. If you have too much stress in your life, you may suffer from stomach problems, headaches or neck and shoulder pain. Prevention is the best way to deal with stress. First of all, be organized- there is nothing so stressful as a disorganized life. Put your life and your surroundings (your home, apartment or desk at work or school) in order. Don’t procrastinate. Stop putting things off. Do what needs to be done today. On the other hand, don’t always feel that you have to do everyting right now. Learn to say “no” to activities and commitments that will only add more stress to your life. Remember that you are only human, and that you can only do one thing at a time. Learn to relax. Slow down. Take a break or a walk when you feel yourself getting stressed. Find a hobby that you enjoy. Reading, listening to music or creating something with your hands are all great ways to bring some peace to a hectic life. Learn to laugh at yourself and your life. Try to look on the bright side of life. Even when things seem pretty dark and stressful, there is usually a place for some humor and a smile. Choose the most appropriate meaning of the idiom “to be on your toes” from the options below:
Explanation
'To be on your toes' means to be alert and ready to act; a little stress keeps you alert.
Who was known as ‘ Frontier Gandhi’?
Explanation
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, leader of the Khudai Khidmatgar movement in the North-West Frontier Province, was called Frontier Gandhi (Badshah Khan).
If CAT = 48, then MOUSE is equal to:
Explanation
CAT = (3+1+20) × 2 = 48. So MOUSE = (13+15+21+19+5) × 2 = 73 × 2 = 146.
Ranjan travelled 15 km northward, then turned right and travelled 10 km, then turned left and travelled 20 km, then turned left and travelled 10 km. How far was Ranjan from the starting point?
Explanation
North 15, east 10, north 20, west 10: the east and west legs cancel, leaving 15 + 20 = 35 km north of the start.
A group of girls stands in a single line. One girl is nineteenth in order from both the ends. How many girls are there in the class?
Explanation
Total = position from one end + position from the other end − 1 = 19 + 19 − 1 = 37.
Which of the following rivers is the largest tributary of Indus river?
Explanation
NCERT describes the Chenab, formed by the Chandra and Bhaga, as the largest tributary of the Indus. The trap is the Satluj, which is longer.
Where is the famous Sikh Shrine ‘Hemkund Sahib’ located?
Explanation
Hemkund Sahib lies in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, in the Garhwal Himalayas, near the Valley of Flowers.
Sewan, Dhaman and Karad are ____________.
Explanation
Sewan, Dhaman and Karad are nutritious fodder grasses of western Rajasthan's desert and pasture lands.
The perimeter of a rectangle is 90 m. If its length is twice its breadth, then its area is:
Explanation
2(2b + b) = 90 gives b = 15 m and l = 30 m, so area = 30 × 15 = 450 m².
The average monthly income of ‘A’ and ‘B’ is ₹ 6,000, that of ‘B’ and ‘C’ is ₹ 5,500 and that of ‘A’ and ‘C’ is ₹ 5250. What is ‘A’’s monthly income?
Explanation
A+B = 12,000, B+C = 11,000, A+C = 10,500. Adding, A+B+C = 16,750, so A = 16,750 − 11,000 = ₹ 5,750.
‘A’ borrows a sum of ₹ 2000 from his friend ‘B’ on 31 December 2011 on the condition that he will return the same after one year with simple interest at 8% per annum. However ‘A’ gets into a position of returning the money on 1 July 2012. How much interest amount he has to pay to ‘B’?
Explanation
The money is kept for about 6 months, so SI = 2000 × 8 × (1/2) / 100 = ₹ 80.
निम्नलिखित में से किन शब्दों में ‘प्रति’ उपसर्ग का प्रयोग है? a. प्रत्येक b. प्रयोग c. प्रसार d. प्रतिकार e. प्रत्यक्ष नीचे दिए गए विकल्पों में से सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त उत्तर चुनें :
Explanation
Pratyek (prati + ek), pratikar (prati + kar) and pratyaksh (prati + aksh) use the prefix 'prati'; prayog and prasar use the prefix 'pra'.
निम्न में से ‘अगम’ का सबसे उपयुक्त विलोम शब्द चुनीये:
Explanation
Agam means hard to reach or pass; its opposite is sugam (easy to reach).
जिस वाक्य में ‘वह’, ‘यह’, ‘तब’, ‘तो’, ‘या’ इत्यादि लुप्त हो, वहाँ किस विराम चिह्न का प्रयोग होता है?
Explanation
Where words like 'vah', 'yah', 'tab', 'to' or 'ya' are dropped, a comma (alpviram) marks the gap, e.g. 'जो परिश्रम करेगा, सफल होगा'.
नीचे दो कथन दिए गए हैं : कथन - I : ‘र’ अन्तःस्थ व्यंजन वर्ण है। कथन - II : ‘ई’ का उच्चारण स्थान तालु है। उपर्युक्त कथनों के आलोक में निम्नलिखित विकल्पों में से सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त उत्तर चुनें :
Explanation
Ya, ra, la and va are the antahstha consonants, and i/ee are palatal (talavya) vowels, so both statements are true.
Which of the following are two cash crops of Rajasthan?
Explanation
Cotton and tobacco are grown mainly for sale, not home use, so they are cash crops; wheat, rice, bajra and barley are food grains.
Indira Gandhi Canal ends in which of the following districts of Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Indira Gandhi Canal starts at Harike barrage (Punjab), enters Rajasthan at Hanumangarh and its main canal ends at Mohangarh in Jaisalmer district.
Which city is known as ‘Food Basket of Rajasthan’?
Explanation
Canal irrigation from the Gang Canal and Indira Gandhi Canal makes Sri Ganganagar the leading grain producer, so it is called the Food Basket (anna ka katora) of Rajasthan.
Choose the correct statements from the options given below: a. The British Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act on July 05, 1947. b. This Act was based on the Mountbatten Plan. c. The Act got royal assent on August 10, 1947. d. The Act was implemented on August 15, 1947. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Explanation
The Act was based on the Mountbatten Plan (3 June 1947) and came into force on 15 August 1947, but royal assent came on 18 July 1947, not 10 August, so c is wrong and 'a, b and d' is the only option without c. Statement a is also loosely dated: the Bill was introduced on 4 July and passed in mid-July, not on 5 July.
Who declared “the status of women should also be raised and women should be trained to take a larger and more intelligent interest in public affairs” at the Maharashtra Provincial Conference in May, 1928?
Explanation
Subhas Chandra Bose presided over the Maharashtra Provincial Conference at Poona in May 1928 and in his address called for raising the status of women and training them for public life.
What will come in place of ‘?’ 60, 45, 32, 21, ?
Explanation
The differences are 15, 13, 11, so the next difference is 9: 21 − 9 = 12.
What will come in place of ‘?’
Explanation
In each row the third figure keeps only the lines common to the first two figures (row 1: top vs left-right gives none; row 2: top-left vs top-right gives top). Row 3: all four lines vs left-right gives a circle with left and right lines, i.e. figure (A).
Some symbols are represented by letters as shown below: + – × ÷ = > < B G E C D A F Which of the following expression is most appropriate?
Explanation
Decoding (C) gives 15 ÷ 5 < 8 ÷ 4 + 6 ÷ 3, i.e. 3 < 4, which is true; the other three decode to false statements.
Which of the following statements is not correct about the Gondwana Coal?
Explanation
Gondwana coal, which makes up most of India's coal, is mainly bituminous; lignite is found in the much younger Tertiary deposits (e.g. Neyveli, Rajasthan).
Kattha is extracted from the inner wood of which tree?
Explanation
Kattha (catechu) is obtained by boiling the heartwood of the Khair tree (Acacia catechu).
Take the given two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, then decide which conclusion would follow on the basis of given statements? Statements I : No Apple is Banana. Some Bananas are grapes. Conclusion II : I. No Apple are grapes. II. All Apples are grapes is a possibility. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Explanation
Apples and grapes are not directly related, so 'No apple is grape' is not certain; but grapes can be drawn to include all apples without touching bananas, so 'All apples are grapes' is a possibility. Only II follows.
Anoop told Munna, “Yesterday, I defeated the only brother of the daughter of my grandmother”. Whom did Anoop defeat?
Explanation
The daughter of Anoop's (paternal) grandmother is his aunt (bua), and her only brother is Anoop's father.
Which one among the following is a “Fossil Park”?
Explanation
Akal Wood Fossil Park near Jaisalmer preserves fossilised tree trunks about 180 million years old; the others are bird or tiger reserves.
Which of the following statements is not correct about Sahariya tribe of Rajasthan?
Explanation
The head of the Sahariya community is called Kotwal; 'Tapari' is the name of their hut, not of the chief.
Arrange the following States / UT of India in descending order according to their population density (Census 2011). a. Kerala b. West Bengal c. Delhi d. Bihar Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Explanation
Census 2011 densities: Delhi 11,320, Bihar 1,106, West Bengal 1,028, Kerala 860 per sq km, so the order is c, d, b, a.
Given below are two statements: Statement (I) : Alluvial soils contain an adequate amount of Potassium, Phosphoric Acid and lime, which are ideal for growth of sugarcane, paddy, wheat and other cereal and pulse crops. Statement (II) : This soil contains enough quantity of Nitrogen. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Explanation
Alluvial soils are rich in potash, phosphoric acid and lime, but they are generally deficient in nitrogen (and humus), so Statement II is wrong.
Among the following places in Rajasthan, where is the Pichola lake situated ?
Explanation
Pichola lake is in Udaipur; it was built in the 14th century by a Banjara during Maharana Lakha's reign.
Which statements regarding Kuchamani Khayal are correct? a. Kuchamani Khayal was started by the famous folk dramatist Lachhi Ram. b. Chand Nilgiri, Rao Ridamal and Meera Mangal are the main khayals created by Lachhi Ram. c. Kuchamani Khayal is not performed in an open theatre. d. In this Khayal, players of Dhol, Sarangi, Clarinet and Dholak are the main accompanists. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Explanation
Kuchamani Khayal, begun by Lachhi Ram, is staged in the open air with dhol, sarangi, shehnai and dholak; so a, b and d are correct and c is wrong.
Which fair was started by Kachhwaha’s to cherish their victory over Chandra Meena?
Explanation
The donkey fair at the Khalkani Mata temple (Luniyawas/Bhavgarh Bandhya, Jaipur) is linked by tradition to the Kachhwahas' victory over the Meenas; the other fairs are religious fairs of Alwar, Ajmer and Tonk.
Choose the most appropriate antonym of the word “Ancient” from below :
Explanation
“Ancient” means very old, so its opposite is “Modern”.
For the sentence given, choose the most appropriate answer in reported speech from the options below: Ravi said, “My mother is going to her home town.”
Explanation
With a past reporting verb, the present continuous “is going” becomes past continuous “was going”, and “my” becomes “his”.
In 1859, ‘Relief of Lucknow’ painting was painted by
Explanation
‘The Relief of Lucknow’ (1859) was painted by Thomas Jones Barker; Campbell, Outram and Havelock are the British commanders shown in it.
The University Education Commission was set-up in the year _________ under the Chairmanship of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.
Explanation
The University Education Commission headed by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was appointed in November 1948 (report 1949).
Given below are two statements: Statement (I) : Most of the rulers of the princely states after Independence of India were averse to join the Constituent Assembly. Statement (II) : This response of rulers of the princely states meant that after independence there was a very real possibility that India would get further divided into a number of small countries. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Explanation
Many princely rulers, free under the lapse of paramountcy, were reluctant to join the Indian Union and its Constituent Assembly, which raised a real danger of India splitting further (as NCERT notes); both statements are correct.
Which of the following districts of Rajasthan is famous for the highest production of wheat in year 2022-23 in the state ?
Explanation
Canal-irrigated Sri Ganganagar (Gang Canal and IGNP) led Rajasthan in wheat production in 2022-23.
Which among the following is not an Agro based Industry in the state of Rajasthan?
Explanation
Iron and steel is a mineral-based industry; dal mills, rice mills and cotton industry use farm produce as raw material.
Which of the following is not a web browser?
Explanation
Gmail is Google's e-mail service, while Firefox, Safari and Opera are web browsers.
Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India? a. The CAG is appoited by the President of India. b. The CAG can be removed on the recommendation of the President of Inidia. c. The salary and allowances of the CAG are charged on the consolidated fund of India. d. The Tenure of CAG is fixed for five years. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Explanation
The CAG is removed like a Supreme Court judge, on an address by both Houses of Parliament (b is untrue), and holds office for 6 years or till age 65 (d is untrue); (C) is the only option containing both b and d, so it is keyed, although c (charged on the Consolidated Fund) is itself true.
Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment and dismissal of the Council of Ministers?
Explanation
Article 75 covers the appointment of the PM and ministers and their holding office during the President's pleasure; Article 74 only creates the Council of Ministers to aid and advise.
The rate at which Reserve Bank of India lends money to commercial banks is called ________.
Explanation
Repo rate is the rate at which RBI lends short-term funds to banks; reverse repo is the rate at which RBI borrows from them.
As per the Budget 2024-25, the fiscal deficit is estimated to remain ________ of GDP in 2024-25.
Explanation
The Union Budget 2024-25 (July 2024) estimated the fiscal deficit at 4.9% of GDP; 5.1% was the interim budget figure.
In which year the Indian Government launched the New Economic Policy of India? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Explanation
The New Economic Policy (liberalisation, privatisation, globalisation) was launched in July 1991 by the Narasimha Rao government.
Who from the following has the primary responsibility of distribution of the food grains in India?
Explanation
The Food Corporation of India (1965) procures, stores and distributes food grains for the public distribution system; FSSAI and BIS only set standards.
Which country’s armed forces were awarded the coveted ‘Golden Owl’ award for their outstanding performance in Dec 2023? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Explanation
In December 2023 three Indian officers (Army, Navy, Air Force) received the ‘Golden Owl’ for topping the foreign officers at the Defence Services Command and Staff College, Sri Lanka; Sri Lanka was the host, not the awardee.
Who was appointed as the first woman Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court?
Explanation
Justice Ritu Bahri took oath in February 2024 as the first woman Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court.
Which one of the following is not the mode of Social media?
Explanation
Broadband is a high-speed internet connection technology, not a social media platform; Facebook, Twitter and blogging are social media.
Who of the following space travellers born in India died in space shuttle of Columbia during its returning?
Explanation
Kalpana Chawla, born in Karnal (Haryana), died when Space Shuttle Columbia broke up during re-entry on 1 February 2003.
Which of the following are not the Artificial Intelligence (AI) related projects initiated by the Rajasthan Government?
Explanation
RajBOT, Revenue Intelligence & Analytics and Audio Analytics are AI-based projects of the Rajasthan government; UID (unique identification) is an identity number system, not an AI project.
For the word given in Hindi, choose the most appropriate word in English from the options below: असमर्थनीय
Explanation
असमर्थनीय means 'that cannot be supported or defended', which is 'untenable'; 'tenable' is the opposite and 'unacceptable' corresponds to अस्वीकार्य.
From which generation of computer the use of Integrated Circuits (IC) started?
Explanation
Third-generation computers (about 1964-71) used integrated circuits; the first used vacuum tubes, the second transistors and the fourth microprocessors (VLSI).
A set of wires which carries a group of bits simultaneously, that is, in parallel, and has an associated control scheme is known as :
Explanation
A bus is a set of parallel lines that carries several bits at once between computer components, governed by a control scheme (data, address and control bus).
The name of the first Indian Satellite is :
Explanation
Aryabhata, India's first satellite, was launched on 19 April 1975 from the Soviet Union; Bhaskara-I followed in 1979.
Which part of the telephone device accepts voice and sends that information in the form of electromagnetic moves?
Explanation
The mouthpiece (transmitter) contains the microphone that picks up the voice and converts it into electrical signals; the receiver (earpiece) does the reverse.
In Olympic 2024, India was at _________ spot in the medals tally?
Explanation
At the Paris Olympics 2024 India won 6 medals (1 silver, 5 bronze) and finished 71st in the medals table.
Which state hosted Outlook Planet Sustainability Summit and Awards-2024?
Explanation
The Outlook Planet Sustainability Summit and Awards 2024 was held at Goa on 27 May 2024, with IIT Goa as knowledge partner.
‘Deputation’ शब्द का हिंदी समानार्थक शब्द होगा-
Explanation
In official terminology 'Deputation' means प्रतिनियुक्ति (posting an employee to another department); 'delegation' is शिष्टमंडल.
निम्नलिखित में से ‘लिंग सम्बन्धी’ अशुद्ध वाक्य है-
Explanation
'सामग्री' is feminine, so the correct sentence is 'हवन सामग्री जल गई'; the other sentences use gender correctly.
‘अंधा होना’ मुहावरे का क्या अर्थ है?
Explanation
The idiom 'अंधा होना' means to lose one's sense of judgement (विवेक भ्रष्ट होना); 'एक ही सहारा' fits 'अंधे की लाठी'.
निम्नलिखित किन शब्दों में ‘गुण सन्धि’ है? a. सत्येन्द्र b. स्वेच्छा c. प्रत्यक्ष d. वितैषणा e. न्यून नीचे दिए गए विकल्पों में से सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त उत्तर चुनें :
Explanation
सत्य + इन्द्र = सत्येन्द्र and स्व + इच्छा = स्वेच्छा (अ + इ = ए) are guna sandhi; प्रत्यक्ष and न्यून are yan sandhi, and वित्त + एषणा (अ + ए = ऐ) is vriddhi.
नीचे दो कथन दिए गए हैं : कथन - I : अकर्मक क्रियाओं का सीधा सम्बन्ध कर्ता से नहीं होता। इनका फल स्वयं कर्ता पर पड़ने से दूर रहता है। कथन - II : सकर्मक क्रियाओं का फल कर्म पर पड़ता है। कर्म के बिना उनका अर्थ पूरा नहीं हो सकता। उपर्युक्त कथनों के आलोक में निम्नलिखित विकल्पों में से सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त उत्तर चुनें :
Explanation
Statement I is false: an intransitive verb is directly linked to the subject and its effect falls on the subject itself. Statement II correctly defines transitive verbs.
‘आनंदमग्न’ का समास विग्रह होगा-
Explanation
आनंदमग्न = आनंद में मग्न (डूबा हुआ), an adhikaran tatpurush compound using the 'में' case-ending.
Which of the following is NOT a large scale Industry in India? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Explanation
Khadi and village industries are small-scale/cottage industries run in rural areas; jute, iron and steel, and cotton textiles are large-scale industries.
The first Vice Chairman of NITI AYOG was _______.
Explanation
Economist Arvind Panagariya was the first Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog (2015-2017); the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) is its Chairperson.
In which of the following budget year, the Railway Budget was merged with the Union Budget?
Explanation
The separate Railway Budget, presented since 1924, was merged with the Union Budget from 2017-18 (presented on 1 February 2017).
In the sentence given, replace the underlined words, choosing the most suitable idiom from the options below: He was arrested without being given a reason.
Explanation
'For no rhyme or reason' means without any logical reason, matching 'without being given a reason'; 'over and above' means in addition and 'out and out' means completely.
For the given sentence, choose the most appropriate answer from the options below: The language and style of a formal letter is-
Explanation
A formal letter is written in polite, precise and brief language; chatty or very friendly tone suits informal letters.
निम्नलिखित में कौन सा शब्द विदेशी है?
Explanation
'तूफान' is of Arabic origin (a foreign word); खिड़की, मसान (from श्मशान) and चिमटा are native (deshaj/tadbhav) words.
निम्नलिखित में से बिजली का सबसे उपयुक्त पर्यायवाची चुनीयेः
Explanation
Synonyms of बिजली include चंचला, चपला, दामिनी and तड़ित; तनय means son, कांता wife and तीर arrow or bank.
Complete the sentence by choosing the most suitable article from the options given below: Please get me ___ umbrella when I go out shopping as the monsoons are approaching.
Explanation
'Umbrella' begins with a vowel sound and is not a specific one here, so the indefinite article 'an' is used.
Complete the sentence by choosing the most appropriate preposition from the options given below: I reached the school __________ the gates closed.
Explanation
'Before' shows that reaching the school happened earlier than the closing of the gates; 'later' and 'from' do not fit the structure.
Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Words) — List-II (Synonyms) a. generous — I. esteem b. honour — II. ridiculous c. absurd — III. achieve d. accomplish — IV. charitable Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Explanation
Generous = charitable (IV), honour = esteem (I), absurd = ridiculous (II), accomplish = achieve (III).
Who amongst the following Indians has been recently selected for the ‘Goldman Environmental Prize 2024’?
Explanation
Alok Shukla of Chhattisgarh won the Goldman Environmental Prize 2024 for saving the Hasdeo Arand forests from coal mining; Ramesh Agrawal won it in 2014.
Which of the following is the starting point of the Ram Setu in India?
Explanation
Ram Setu (Adam's Bridge) begins at Arichal Munai, the tip of Dhanushkodi on Rameswaram (Pamban) island, and runs to Mannar island in Sri Lanka.
Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Swachh Sarvekshan 2023’ - Mera Shahar, Meri Pehchan’ survey? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Explanation
Swachh Sarvekshan, the annual urban cleanliness survey under Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), is conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchaiyee Yojana (PMKSY) was implemented in Rajasthan from the year _____________.
Explanation
PMKSY was launched nationally in 2015-16 ('Har Khet Ko Pani', 'Per Drop More Crop') and has been implemented in Rajasthan since 2015-16 with 60:40 Centre-State sharing.
Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute is situated at which of the following cities ?
Explanation
The Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute (RARI) is at Durgapura, Jaipur. Jodhpur hosts CAZRI, which is a different institute.
Ramganj Mandi, also known as coriander city, is situated near which of the following cities of Rajasthan?
Explanation
Ramganj Mandi is in Kota district of the Hadoti region, the main coriander-growing belt of Rajasthan, and it has a large coriander market.
Where is the principal seat of Rajasthan High Court located?
Explanation
The Rajasthan High Court's principal seat is at Jodhpur, and its bench is at Jaipur. Ajmer is a trap: it houses the RPSC and the Board of Secondary Education.
Who was the State Election Commissioner of Rajasthan during 2023?
Explanation
Retired IAS officer Madhukar Gupta became Rajasthan's State Election Commissioner in 2022, after P.S. Mehra, and held the post through 2023. Inderjit Khanna was an earlier commissioner.
The Khilafat movement was led by -
Explanation
The Khilafat movement (1919-24) was led by the Ali brothers, Mohammad Ali and Shaukat Ali, together with Maulana Azad and Hakim Ajmal Khan. Gandhi supported it but did not lead the Khilafat committee.
The famous speech addressed by the first Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru at the hour of midnight on 14-15 August 1947, is known as: (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Explanation
Nehru's midnight address to the Constituent Assembly on 14-15 August 1947 is known as 'Tryst with Destiny'.
In the fourth phase of integration of Rajasthan, which four princely states merged into Greater Rajasthan?
Explanation
On 30 March 1949, the fourth phase, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer joined United Rajasthan to form Greater Rajasthan. Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur and Karauli made up the Matsya Union (first phase).
When did Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose proclaimed the setting up of the provisional government of free India at Singapore?
Explanation
Bose proclaimed the Provisional Government of Free India (Azad Hind) at Singapore on 21 October 1943.
Where is the archaeological site of “Civilization of Balathal” situated?
Explanation
Balathal, a Chalcolithic (Ahar culture) site, is in Vallabhnagar tehsil of Udaipur district. Hanumangarh is linked with Kalibangan.
In which year Prithivi Raj III defeated Chandel Ruler of Mahoba?
Explanation
Prithviraj Chauhan III defeated the Chandel ruler Parmardideva of Mahoba in 1182 A.D. (the battle in which Alha and Udal fell). 1191 and 1192 are the two battles of Tarain.
“Saheliyon ki Bari” a popular tourist destination in Udaipur was built by ________________.
Explanation
Saheliyon ki Bari, the garden of the maids in Udaipur, was built by Maharana Sangram Singh II (r. 1710-1734).
‘Rane Jagpat Ra Marasya’ was written to mourn the death of which ruler?
Explanation
A 'marasya' (marsiya) is an elegy in Rajasthani literature. 'Rane Jagpat Ra Marasya' mourns the death of Maharana Jagat Singh; 'Jagpat' in the title is Jagat Singh.
Who, amongst the following famous artists, has represented Rajasthan in the Bharat Utsav in ‘Bahrupia Kala’?
Explanation
Janki Lal Bhand of Bhilwara, the best-known bahrupiya artist of Rajasthan (called the 'Monkey Man'), represented the state's Bahrupia art at the Bharat Utsav abroad.
Match List-I with List-II List-I (Chhatri) a. Chhatri of Sawai Jai Singh b. Chhatri of Musi Rani c. Chhatri of Gopal Singh d. Sethon ki Chhatri List-II (Places) I. Alwar II. Ramgarh III. Gatore IV. Karauli Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Explanation
Sawai Jai Singh's chhatri is at Gaitore (Jaipur), Musi Rani's at Alwar, Gopal Singh's at Karauli, and the Sethon ki Chhatri at Ramgarh Shekhawati (Sikar). So a-III, b-I, c-IV, d-II.
Who is famous as ‘Wagad Ki Meera’?
Explanation
Saint-poetess Gavri Bai of Dungarpur (the Vagad region) is called 'Vagad ki Meera'. Rana Bai of Harsolav is known as the 'second Meera of Rajasthan'.
Blue Revolution in India was launched during the period :
Explanation
The Blue Revolution (fisheries) was launched in the Seventh Five Year Plan (1985-90), through the centrally sponsored Fish Farmers Development Agency (FFDA).
In which of the following, Rajasthan is the largest producer in the country?
Explanation
Rajasthan, with the largest sheep population, is India's largest wool producer. Uttar Pradesh leads in wheat, West Bengal in rice and Assam in tea.
Which of the following dams of Rajasthan is for both irrigation and Hydroelectricity? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Explanation
Rana Pratap Sagar at Rawatbhata on the Chambal is a multipurpose dam of the Chambal Valley Project. It has a hydroelectric power station and supplies irrigation water. Meja, Jawai and Ram Sagar are irrigation and drinking-water dams only.
Which of the following taxes is not levied and collected by the State Government of Rajasthan?
Explanation
Tax on non-agricultural income is a Union subject (List I, entry 82), levied and collected by the Centre. Agricultural income, land and buildings, and vehicles are taxed by states (List II).
Which of the following is not a salient feature of the Indian Constitution?
Explanation
India has single citizenship. Dual (Union and State) citizenship is a feature of the US Constitution. The other three are salient features of the Indian Constitution.
Which of the following options is arranged in descending order of their storage size?
Explanation
1 MB = 1024 KB, 1 KB = 1024 bytes, and 1 byte = 2 nibbles (8 bits), so MB > KB > Byte > Nibble is descending. Option B is in ascending order.
PARAM is a series of _________ assembled in India by C-DAC, Pune.
Explanation
PARAM is India's series of supercomputers built by C-DAC, Pune. PARAM 8000 (1991) was the first.
Which generation of computers uses Vacuum tubes for Circuitry and Magnetic drum of Memory?
Explanation
First-generation computers (about 1946-1959, e.g. ENIAC, UNIVAC) used vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic drums for memory. Transistors came in the second generation.
Duduma waterfall is located in which of the following state?
Explanation
Duduma falls are on the Machkund river in Koraput district of Odisha, on the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border. Odisha is the keyed state.
Name the left bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River?
Explanation
Burhi Dihing joins the Brahmaputra from the south (left bank), as do the Dhansiri and Kopili. Subansiri, Kameng and Sankosh come from the Himalaya on the right (north) bank.
The Western Ghats are known as ‘Sahyadri’ in which state?
Explanation
The northern Western Ghats, in Maharashtra, are called the Sahyadri. In Kerala they are known as the Sahya Parvatham, and the southern ranges carry names like Nilgiri and Anaimalai.
Bifocal lens is used to correct the defect of: (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Explanation
In presbyopia (age-related), a person often has both near and far vision problems. A bifocal lens, with a concave upper part and a convex lower part, corrects both.
The adult human dental formula is:
Explanation
In each half-jaw an adult has 2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 premolars and 3 molars, so the formula is 2123/2123, giving 32 teeth.
Given below are two statements: Statement (I): Blood transfusion is a method in which blood or blood products are transferred from the circulatory system of one person to another. Statement (II): The first blood transfusion was carried out by Karl Landsteiner. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Explanation
Statement I correctly defines transfusion. Karl Landsteiner discovered the ABO blood groups (1900-01); he did not perform the first transfusion (Richard Lower in animals, 1665; James Blundell in humans, 1818). So Statement II is false.
Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
Explanation
Bleaching powder is calcium oxychloride, CaOCl₂; CaO is quicklime. The other three pairs are correct (washing soda is often written as Na₂CO₃·10H₂O).
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