Thursday, 2 August 2018

Rajasthan GK for RAS and other competitive examinations


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 Detha


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