GK Capsule

When did Paika Rebellian took place?

Ans: 1817

What is commit?

Ans:  The COMMIT programme, developed by DoPT in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will supplement the existing 12-Day ITP launched in 2014-15 for newly recruited state Government officials to develop in them Generic & Domain specific competencies. ➢

What is Jigyasa?

school students and scientists so as to extend student’s classroom learning with that of a very well planned research laboratory based learning.

What is SWAYAM PRABHA?

Ans: self learning for students - Swayam Prabha, the government would air new content of four hours every day. It would be repeated six times a day. The content would be mainly for students from Class IX to XII and those who are preparing for admission into IITs.

What is article 35A about?

Ans: about J & K. Article 35A was incorporated into the Constitution in 1954 by an order of the then President Rajendra Prasad on the advice of the Jawaharlal Nehru Cabinet. The controversial Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order of 1954 followed the 1952 Delhi Agreement entered into between Nehru and the then Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Sheikh Abdullah, which extended Indian citizenship to the ‘State subjects’ of Jammu and Kashmir.

What is Saubhagya?

Ans: it’s a scheme to provide electricity connections to over 40 million families in rural and urban areas by December 2018.

Art Culture and Literature of Rajasthan

Art Culture and Literature of Rajasthan

Who is called the Abul Fazl of Rajsthan?

Ans: Muhnot Nainsi (1610–1670) wrote Marwar re  Pargana Ri Vigat and Nainsi Ri Khyat. He was the treasurer of King Jaswant Singh of Jodhpur Munsi deviprasad compares nainsi to abul-fasal.

Who wrote the famous song “Dharti Dhora Ri”

Ans: Kanhaiya Lal Sethia (1919-2011). His books include  Ramaniyai ra soratha, was written in the traditional style of didactic poetry rich in images and similes.^[1]

His other books of Rajasthani poems are Minjhara, Kum kum, Lilatamsa, Dhara kuncham dhara majalam, Mayada Ro Helo, Sabada, Satavani, Aghori kala, Leek Lakodia, Hemani, Kakko Kod Ro, and Deeth.

His book of poetic prose is Gala-gachiya. His other books are :  Vanphool (1941), Agniveena (1942), Mera Yug (1948), Deepkiran (1954), Pratibimb (3rd edition), (1996), Aaj Himalaya Bola (1962), Khuli Krirkiyan Chaure Raaste (1967), Pranam (1970), Marm (1973), Anam (1974), Nirgranth (1976), Swagat (1986), Deh Videh (1986), Akask Ganga (1990), Vaaman - Viraat (1991), Nishpatti (1993), Shreyas (1997), Trayee (1998), 14 books in Rajasthani, and two books in Urdu: Taj Mahal (1975) and Gulchi (2001).

Name important Sahitya Academy Winners in Rajasthani Language:

Ans:

The list of winners is as below:

Year	Name of Book	Writer
2017	Bina Hasalpai (Criticism)	Dr. Neeraj Daiya
2016	Murdjat Ar Dujee Kahaniyan (Short Stories)	Bulaki Sharma
2015	Gawaad (Novel)	Madhu Acharya 'Ashawadi'
2014	Sundar Nain Sudha	Rampal Singh Rajpurohit
2013	Aanthyoi Nahi Din Hal	Ambika Dutt (Poetry)
2012	Aankh Hinye Ra Haryal Sapana	Aaidan Singh Bhati
2011	Joon Jaatra	Atul Kanak
2010	Meera (Poetic epic)	Mangat Badal
2009	Mayee Eida Poot Jan (Short Stories)	Major Ratan Jangid
2008	Pagarva (Short Stories)	Dinesh Panchal
2007	Aalochana Ree Aankh Sun (Criticism)	Kundan Mali
2006	Poornamidam (Plays)	Laxmi Narayan Ranga
2005	Kisturi Mirag (short stories)	Chetan Swami
2004	Samhi Khulto Marag (novel)	Namd Bhardwa
2003	Simaran (poetry)	Santosh Maya Mohan
2002	Jiv Ri Jaat (poetry)	Bharat Ola
2001	Gharano (Novel)	Abdul Vaheed `Kamal'
2000	Kankoo Kabandh (Play)	Jaya Prakash Pandya ‘Jyotipunj’
1999	Seer Ro Ghar (Poetry)	Vasu Acharya
1998	Ud Ja Re Sua (Novel)	Shanti Baradwaj ‘Rakesh’
1997	Utaryo Hai Abho (Poetry)	Malchand Tiwari
1996	Olun Ri Akhiyatan (Memoirs)	Nem Narayan Joshi
1995	Kookh Padyai Ree Peed (Poetry)	Kishore Kalpanakant
1994	Mati Ri Mahak (Short stories)	Karnidan Barhath
1993	Adhura Supna (Short stories)	Nrisingh Rajpurohit
1992	Dharam Judh (Plays)	Dr. Arjun Deo Charan
1991	Mhari Kavitavan (Poetry)	Premji Prem
1990	Uchhalo (Poetry)	Rewatdan Charan `Kalpit'
1989	Jamaro (Short stories)	Yadavendra Sharma `Chandra'
1988	Anahad Naad (Poetry)	Bhagwati Lal Vyas
1987	Saglonri Peeda Swatmegh (Poetry)	Nain Mal Jain
1986	Dwarka (Poetry)	Mahaveer Prasad Joshi
1985	Ek Duniya Mhari (Short stories)	Sanwar Daiya
1984	Maru-Mangal (Poetry)	Sumer Singh Shekhawat
1983	Ga-Geet (Poetry)	Mohan Alok
1982	Chasmadith Gawah (Short stories)	Moolchand `Pranesh'
1981	Barsan Ra Degoda Dungar Langhiyan (Poetry)	Narayan Singh Bhati
1980	Mharo Gaon (Poetry)	Rameshwar Dayal Shrimali
1979	Paagi (Poetry)	Dr. Chandra Prakash Deval
1978	Mevai Ra Runkh (Novel)	Anna Ram `Sudama'
1977	Bol Bharamli (Poetry)	Satya Prakash Joshi
1976	Leeltans (Poetry)	Kanhaiyalal Sethia
1975	Pagfero (Poetry)	Mani Madhukar
1974	Batan Ri Phulwari Vol. X (Folk-tales)	Vijaydan Detha

Mention some Bihari Award winners (Bihari Award is offered by K K Birla Foundation for literary contribution  - here Rs. 1 Lakh is provided to the writer): -

Ans:

List of Bihari Award winners is as below:

Hemant Shesh, 2009 - Jagah Jaisi Jagah (Hindi poems)

Giridhar Rathi, 2010 - Anta Ke Sanshaya (Poems)

Arjun Deo Charan, 2011 - Ghar To Ek Naam Hai Bharose Ro (Rajasthani Poetry)

Hari Ram Meena, 2012 - Dhooni Tape Teer (Hindi Novel)

Chandra Prakash Deval, 2013 - 'Hirna ! Maun Saadh Van Charna' (Poetry)

Om Thanvi, 2014 - Muanjodaro (travelogue)

Dr. Bhagwati Lal Vyas, 2015 - Kathe Sun Aawe Hai Sabad (Rajasthani Poetry)

Satya Narayan, 2016 "Yeh Ek Dunia"( Hindi Book)[5]

Rajasthan Based GK Questions on History of Rajasthan for RAS and other examinations

Important Questions on History of Rajasthan

When was Jodhpur established ?
Answer : it was established in 1459 by Rao Jodha (1540-1597)
When was Bikaner established ?
Answer : it was established in 1468 by Rao Bika (1465-1504)
When was Jaipur established ?
Answer : it was established in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1699-1744)
When was Jaisalmer established ?
Ans: King Jaisal Bhati established it in 1178
When was kota  established ?
Answer : it was established in 1631
When was Udaipur established ?
Ans: It was established in 1559 by Maha - Rana Udai Singh II (1540-1572}
When was Ajmer established ?
Answer : King Ajay Raj Chouhan established it in 1113
When was Sriganganagar established ?
When was Sikar established ?
When was Rajasthan established ?
Ans:  30 March 1949, however, Ajmer and Mount Abu were added in Rajasthan in 1956
When was Matsaya Pradesh established ?
When was Jaipur established ?
Answer : it was established in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1699-1744)
When was Jaipur established ?
Answer : it was established in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1699-1744)
How many thikana were there before independence?
Ans: Three : 1. Neemrana  - under Rao RAjendra Singh 2. Kushalgadh (in Banswara) under Rao Harendra Singh  3. Lawa (in  Jaipur) under Pradeep Singh
Who was the chief minister of Ajmer Merwara?
Ans : Ajmer – Merwara had its own Legislative Assembly and it had 30 members and chief minister was Haribhau Upadyaya.
What is the key of Rajputana?
Ans : Gadh Beetli (the fort of Ajmer  - which was constructed by King Ajay RajChouhan of Ajmer was called the key of Rajputana by Col. Tod)
In how much period was Rajasthan completely integrated?
Ans : 8 Years 7 months and 14 days from  17 March 1948 to 1 Nov 1956
Which princely state offered maximum treasures at the time of integration?
Answer : Bikaner (Rs. 4.87 Crore)
Which princely state introduced electricity for the first time:
Ans: Bikaner
What was the the first step in integration of Rajasthan?
Ans: formation of Matsya Sangh on 17/3/1948 with 4 princely states and one Thikana :
Alwar, b. Bharatpur c Carouli d. Dhoulpur  and thikana : Nimrana (in Alwar)
What was the capital of Matsya Sangh:
Ans: Alwar and the head of state was King Udaibhan Singh
Who was the PM of Matsya Sangh: Shobharam Kumawat
When was eastern Rajathan formed ?
Ans : as 2nd stage on 25 March 1948 with 9 princely states and 1 Thikana as below: -
Dungarpur, Banswara, Pratapgarh, Shahpura, Kishangarh, Tonk, Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar and Thikana : Kushalgadh (in Banswara)
When was Joint Rajasthan formed ?
Ans: on 18 April 1948 with 10 princiely states and 1 Thikana :
Udaipur was the capital and Bhopal Singh became the head of the state and the PM was Manikya lal Verma
When was Vrihad Rajasthan  Formed ?
Ans:  30 March 1949 with Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Thikana Lawa.  The head of the state was Mansingh II and PM was Hiralal Shashtri. It was done at the recommendation of Satyanarayan Rao Committee.
Which subjects were taken by whom at the time of Vrihad Rajasthan?
Ans:

Kota : Forest

Bikaner : Education

Jodhpur : High court

Bharatpur: Agriculture

Udaipur : mines

When was Joint Vrihad Rajasthan formed :
Ans : 15 May 1949 (combining Matsya Sangh and Vrihad Rajasthan)
What happened in 6th stage of total 7 stages of integration of Rajasthan?
Answr : Sirohi and Mt. Abu were added in Rajasthan and the name Rajasthan was adopted on 26/1/1950

Who was chief minister of Rajasthan at the time of 7th stage of integration of Rajasthan?
Ans : CM Was Mohanlal Sukhadia and governor was Gurumukh Nihal Singh

Who used the word Rajputana for the first time?
Ans: George Thomas – who had come to Rajasthan in 1800 from Ireland
Who used the word Rajasthan for the first time?
Ans: Colonol James Tod used in 1829 in “the Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan”
Mention earlier words for Rajasthan:
Ans:

Rigveda:  Brahmvarta

Ramayan: Marukantaya

Basantgarh : Rajasthanadity

Rajrupak (written by Veerman): Rajasthan

Which is the earliest dynasty in Rajasthan : Mewar (since year 565)
Which is the latest dynasty:
Ans: Jhalawar (separated from Kota having its capital in Patan)
Biggest princely state (in terms of area) : Jodhpur
Biggest princely state (in terms of population) : Jaipur
Which was smallest princely state: Shahpura 
Which princely state signed accession to Britishers first : Caroli (Karoli)  15/11/1817
Which princely state introduced law for protection of wild life :
Ans: Jodhpur in 1910
Which princely state introduced Postal Stamps for the first time:
Ans: Jaipur in 1904 by King Madho Singh II
Who suggested the name Matsya Sangh during first stage of integration of Rajasthan
Ans: K M Munshi
Who inaugurated 1st stage of Rajasthan out of total 7 stages:
Ans: N V Gadgil
Who inaugurated 2nd t stage of Rajasthan out of total 7 stages:
Ans: N V Gadgil
Who inaugurated 3rd t stage of Rajasthan out of total 7 stages:
Ans: J L Nehru
Who inaugurated 4th  stage and 5th stage of Rajasthan out of total 7 stages:
Ans: Patel
Which Chief Minister was both nominated and also elected CM?
Ans: Jainarayan Vyas
Which king said “I am signing death warrant” at the time of joining Rajasthan?
Ans: King Chandraveer Singh of Banswara
Which ruler signed agreement to join India for the first time?
Ans: King Sardul Singh of Bikaner o  7/8/1947
Who is called as the Karn of Kalyug?
Ans: Rao Lunkaran of Bikaner (1505-1526) (Bithu Suja in his book Jaitsi ro Chhand – calls Lunkaran as the Karn of Kalyug)
Who fought the war of Paheba?
Ans : King Jaitsi of Bikaner and King Maldev of Jodhpur in February 1541 (King Jaitsi died in this war)
Which ruler signed agreement to join India at the last?
Ans: King Udaibhan Singh of Dhoulpur on 14/8/1947
Which were the places were Rathor ruled ?
Ans:

Marwar

Bikaner

Kishangarh

Which were the places were Chouhan ruled?
Ans:

1. Jalore
2. Ajmer
3. Ranthambore

Who accepted Akbar as ruler ?
Ans:
King Bharmal of Jaipur
King Kalyanmal of Bikaner
Many other rulers during Nagour Darbar in 1570
What is called 5h Ved?
Ans:  “Beli Krishn Rukmani Ri” written by King Pritwiraj Rathor of Bikaner (he shifted to Kishangarh as per directions of Akbar)
Who built Junagarh of Bikaner?
Ans : King Raisingh (1574-1612) – it was built during 1589-1594 under supervision of Karmchand Bachhawat. Raisingh Prashashti was prepared by Jain saint Jaita and put in this period
Which king of Bikaner was named “Jai Jangaldhar Badshah”?
Ans: Maharaja Karnsingh (1631-1669)
Which king of Bikaner was renowned writer in Sanskrit and wrote Anup singh Vivek, Anupoday, Kamprabodhh
Ans: Maharaja Anup Singh (1669-1698)
Who is called the Bhagirathi of Rajputana?
Ans: Maharaja Ganga Singh (1887-1943) – he constructed Ganga Canal in 1927
Name important founders of Prajamandals of Rajasthan?
Answer:

Mewar : Manikya lal Verma

Jaisalmar : Mithalal Vyas

Bikaner : Vaidya Magharam

Shahpura: Ramesh Chandr Ojha

Kishangarh: Kantilal

Dungarpur: Bhogilal Pandya

Banswara : Bhupendra Nath Trivedi

Kota: Nayan Ram Sharma

Bundi : Kantilal

Jaipur : Karpurchand Patni and Jamnalal Bajaj

Which king gave patronage to Prajamandal?
Ans : King Harishchandra of  Jhalawar
Which Prajamandal started out of princely states?
Ans: Sirohi and Bikaner. Sirohi Prajamandal started in Mumbai and Bikaner Prajamandal started in Kolkata.
Who wrote the book – Jaisalmar me Gundaraj?
Ans: Sagarmal Gopa (he was burnt alive in Jaisalmar Jail when he visited Jaisalmer)
What are the different Capitals of Kachhwaha ?
Ans :
Dausa (started by Dulhray in 1137 who shifted to Ramgarh and Khoh)
Machi   / Ramgadh
Khoh
Amer (started by Kokil dev in 1207, 1207-1727)
Jaipur 1727-1949)
What names were given by Rulers of Delhi to cities in Rajasthan?
Ans:

Chittor:  Khijrabad (AK)

Siwana : Kherabad (A K )

Jalore : Jalalabad (AK)

Udaipur : Muhammadabad (Akbar)

Amer : Mominabad (Bahadur Shah I)

Who constructed Bisalpur Dam?
Ans: Maharaja Vigrahraj Chouhan IV [1158-1163]
Who constructed Annasagar Lake?
Answer : Maharaja Arnoraj Chouhan of Ajmer [1133-1155] to commemorate his victory over Turk
When did Alaudin Khilji captured important forts of Rajasthan?

1301- Ranthambhor against King Hammir Chouhan

1303 -  Chittor against King Ratan Singh

1308 – Siwana against King Shitaldev Chouhan

1311 – Jalore against king Kanhaddev and Viramdev Chouhan

Who established Chouhan in Jalore?
Ans : Kirtipal in 1181
Name important battles

Name of War	Year	Between
Tarain	1191	Prithviraj Chouhan Won	Mohammad Gori
Tarain II	1192	Mohammad Gori won	Prithviraj Chouhan
Ranthambore	1301	ALAUDIN KHILJI	Hammir Chouhan
Chittor	1303	ALAUDIN KHILJI	Rawal Ratan Singh
Siwana	1308	ALAUDIN KHILJI	Shetal Chauhan
Jalore	1311	ALAUDIN KHILJI	Kanhad Dev
Sarangpur	1437
Khatoli	1517	Sanga	Ibrahim Lodi
Gagron	1519	Sanga	Ibrahim Lodi
Bayana	1527
Khanwa	1527
Chittor	1567-68
Girisumel	1544	Shershah Suri won	Jaita &Kumpa of Jodhpur
Nagour	1456	Kumbha	Shams Khan
Haldighati	1576	Mansingh	Maharana Pratap
Kumbhalgadh	1578
Diver	1582
Matire	1644
Dorai	1659
Pilsud	1715
Mandsaur	1733
Rajmahal	1747
Bhatwara	1761
Tunga	1787
Gingoli	1807
Bithora	1857
Auwa	1857
Mt. Abu	1178
Chandawar	1194
Plasey	1757
Baxur	1764
Badi	1518
Panipat I	1526
Panipat II	1556
Panpat III	1761