Questions on Rajasthan GK
What was name of husband of Meerabai?
Ans: Bhojraj (he died in 1521, Meera Bai was married to
him in 1516)
How was the architect of Kumbha for constructing forts?
Ans: Mandan Mishra. Maharana Kumbha built 32 forts in
Rajasthan out of total 84 forts in Rajasthan
Who wrote the song “Dharti Dhora Ri
Ans: Kanhaiyalal Sethia
Who wrote Vansh Bhanskar?
Ans: Suryamal Mishran (1815-1868)
Who wrote the book Mumal?
Ans : Laxmi Chundawat
Which writers / books have got Bihari Puraskar (an award
by KK Birla Foundation for literary contributions)?
Ans:
-- 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"
When was the book Kanhadde Prabandh written?
Ans: 1455 by Padmanabh
Which forts were included in the UNESCO list of heritage
forts?
Ans:
Six Hill forts of Rajasthan, namely, Amer Fort, Chittor
Fort, Gagron Fort, Jaisalmer Fort, Kumbhalgarh and Ranthambore Fort were
included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list during the 37th meeting of the
World Heritage Committee in Phnom Penh during June 2013
Which fort has mausoleum
of Sufi Saint Mitthe Shah just outside the fort and also a monastery of Saint
Pipaji ?
Ans:
Gagron Fort (Jhalawar)
Which
temple is located in Amarpura (Nagour)?
Ans:
Laxmidas ji. (1750 -1830)
Amarpura
near Nagaur is where he took live samadhi.The renovated large temple with
pran-pratishtha of idol of Likhmidasji was recently inaugurated by Chief
Minister of Rajasthan, Vasundhara Raje on 6 December 2016.
Why is Tilwara famous?
Ans:
Tilwara is known for the shrine of 14th century warrior
saint Rawal Mallinath and his wife Rani
Rupade. The songs of their valour are still popular in
western Rajasthan.
A cattle fair, called Shri Mallinath Pashu Mela, is held
every year on the banks of Luni where
people from as far away as Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
come for sale and purchase of livestock.
Which river has largest catchment area in Rajasthan?
Ans: Banas (both Eastern Banas and Western Banas
together. It serves area of (45,833 square km) in Rajasthan. Though ephemeral,
it
supports an extensive rural economy along its stretch.
Banas is a unique river as it originates from the mountain ranges which form
the Great Indian Water Divide. The east-flowing Banas drains the areas of
Rajsamand, Udaipur, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Ajmer, Bundi, Jaipur, Tonk, Dausa
and Sawai Madhopur before merging into Chambal which further meets Yamuna and
then Ganga.
Thus, East Banas is a river of the Bay of Bengal system.
The West Banas has a shorter journey as
it originates in Sirohi district and moves in south west
direction through Gujarat enters into Chambal River.
Where was Ahar Civilisation located?
Ans: Near Udaipur. , Ahar civilisation so advanced that
it made use of soak pits to manage the
wastewater of toilets.
Name the three important dams on Chambal, which are used
for hydroelectricity?
Ans: three dams on the Chambal are Gandhi Sagar, Rana
Pratap Sagar and Jawahar Sagar
Which river is believed to be Saraswati River of the
Vedic times?
Ans: Ghaghar. The main tributaries of the river are
Kaushalya, Markanda, Sarsuti, and Tangri fall in Haryana.
In which river Moran and Bhadar river merge?
Ans: Mahi. Moran river originates in the southern hills
of Dungarpur town and joins Mahi river near Galiakot village. Bhadar river
originates from Kanguwa village in Dungarpur district and flows from north to
south and enters Gujarat near Kokhakra village in Dungarpur District, where it
joins the Mahi near Karanta village in Gujarat
How many dams are there in Rajasthan?
Ans : 37. In Rajasthan, there are 37 dams, seven medium
and five major irrigation projects and
What is World Toilet Day
Ans: November 19
What is International Day for Tolerance
Ans: November 16
Why is there high air pollution during winter in North
India?
Ans:
biomass burning, vehicular emissions and redestributed
road dust, industries, power plants and
winter temperature inversion, humidity and absence of
wind.
What is the full form of DDU-GKY?
DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAY GRAMEEN KAUSHALA YOJNA
What is the full form of PMKVY?
Ans: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna
What is the full form of RSTP?
Ans: Regular Skill Training Program
What is the full form of ELSTP?
Ans: Employment Linked Skill Training Program
What is NSQF?
Ans: National Skills Qualification Framework
What is Junior Heritage Mistri?
Ans : an artisan working on traditional occupation and
indigenous skills.
When was first World Youth Skills Day celebrate?
Ans: 15 July 2015
What is Akshat Yojna?
Ans: Unemployed youth are given allowance – which is Rs.
650 for males and Rs. 750 for females.
Who have won Sahitya Academy Awards in Rajasthani
Language?
Year Name of
Book Name of 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
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