Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) 2008 G.K. and General Science paper conducted today on 7th January 7, 2009. For all Previous year RAS/RTS Papers(1991-2010) visit: RAS Exam Previous years Papers or You can follow us on FACEBOOK OR GOOGLE+

2. Govt. of rajasthan has constituted one organization to advise the govt. on reforms in economic matters is: 

A. Economic policy and reform counsel

B. Reform committee on economic policy

C. Council for economic reforms

D. Economic advisory committee:

Ans: A

3. Under which article of Indian constitution, it is the duty of the Union govt. to protect states against external aggression and internal disturbance: 

A. 355

B. 356

C. 352

D. 360

Ans: A

4. Which one of the following group of organism has significance in diagnosing the death by drowning: 

A. Lichens

B. Protozoa

C. Cyanobacteria

D. Diatoms

5. Heavy rainfall in pushkar, where does the flood occurs: 

A. Ajmer

B. Sawaimadhopur

C. Balotara

D. Sojat

Ans: C
6. On a specific day and time temp. was 48 degree C in churu and 24 C in Shimla, Two metallic cups identical in all respects contained water at 95 degree C in churu and 71 Degree  in shimla. Which one of these two cups reached room temp. first:
A. Cup in Churu
B. Cup in shimla
C. Both reached room temp. at same time
D. Data are not enough to find out results
Ans: C
7. Who won the Booker Prize 2008:
A. Arvind adiga
B. Aruna Roy
C. Rajendra Singh
D. Megha Patekar
Ans: A
8. The first woman four star genera in US military is:
Ans: Anne Dun Woody
9. Which one of the following acid is formed during the change of milk into curd
A. Acetic acid
B. Ascorbic Acid
C. Citric Acid
D. Lactic Acid
Ans: D
10. What is the height of Guru shikar peak in Rajasthan
A. 1722
B. 1724
C. 1750
D 1780 Meter
Ans: A (1722 Meters)
11. Kharia, Raswani, Shibhala and Udisbhar are:
A. Wines
B. Kuchamani Khyal actors
C. Villages in Barmer
D. Kota doriya sarees type
Ans: C
12. "Archaeopteryx" is connecting link between:
A. Amphibia and aves
B. Reptiles and aves
C. Reptiles and Mammals
D. Aves and Mammals
Ans: B
13. CIMMCO is:
Ans: CIMMCO wagon factory restarted in Bharatpur after 8 Years
14. Port Pradeep is located at:
A. Kerala
B. West Bengal
C. Karnataka
D. Orissa
Ans: D
15. Mangla-Bhagyam, Shakti and Aishwarya is:
A. Plans for SC/ST Girls
B. Oil Discoveries
C. Universities in Pvt. Sector
D. Natural gas units
Ans: B
16. Among the crafts that have been shortlisted by National Institute of Design for geographical indicator status is:
Ans: Jaipur for Blue pottery and Udaipur for Clay work
17. Pearl is mainly constituted of:
A. Calcium carbonate
B. Calcium Sulphate
C. Calcium Oxalate
d. Calcium Oxide
Ans: A
18. FINGER LAKE REGION is located at:
A. USA
B. Australia
C. Austria
D. UK
Ans: A
19. Major flood in Kawas, Barmer occur in:
A. 2005
B. 2006
C. 2007
D. 2008
Ans: B
20. Which Scent has Headquarter in Shahpura, Bhilwara

A. Dadu

B. Vallabh

C. Nimbark

D. Ramsnehi

Ans: D
21. Author of Ashtadhyayi is:
A. Varahmihir
B. Kalidas
C. Panini
D. Balram
Ans: A
22. Adamya Chetna trust, Havells India LTD, Hindustan Zinc, DSCL Kota is related to:
A. Production of Handicraft and Industrial goods
B. Mid day meal programme
C. Infrastructure Development in Rajasthan
D. SEZ in rajasthan
Ans: B
23. The whole dispute between Subhas chandra bose and Right wing, after the Tripuri session of congress centers around to the question of:
A. Formation of congress working comittee
B. Policy towards princely states
C. Attitute towards central govt.
D. Double membership of Socialist party workers
Ans: A
24. Rajasthan Born Industrialist Help CM Raman for Research with Rs. 22000 in 1920 was:
A. Purshotam das bajaj
B. Jamshedji tata
C. Mangiram Bangur
D. Ghanshyam das birla
Ans: D
25. Author of ANDHAYUG is:
A. Ramdhari singh Dinkar
B. Mahaveer prasad Diwedi
C. Dharam veer Bharti
D. Mohan Rakesh
Ans: C
26. UN General Assembly President is:
A. Hib Major
B. Miguel D'Escoto
C. J. Chirac
D. Jian Zemin
Ans: B
Rasexam.com Tips: Current President is Abdulaziz Al-Nasser of Qatar
27. Atlas Mountains are situated in:
A. Asia
B. Africa
C. Australia
D. Europe
Ans: B
28. Per capita income at current Price in Rajasthan during 2007-2008 is about:
A. 20000
B. 22000
C 24000
D 18000
Ans: B
29. Nawalgarh(Sikar) was in news because of:
Ans: The Govt. has taken responsibility to provide the land to cement manufacturer.
30. Which one of the following changes occuer when salt is added in water:
Ans: Boiling point is increased while freezing point is decreased.
31. When a person enters in a dark room from strong linght area he is not able to see clearly for some time. later he gradually begins to see things. this is because:
A. Change in the size of Pupil.
32.  Exclude which is not correct:
Ans: Bureau of investment promotion is an agency for promotion of small scale industry projects.
33. The art style which combines indian and greek feature is called:
A. Sikhar
B. Verra
C. Gandhar
D. Nagar
Ans: C
34. First DNA Bank of asia is established at:
A. Jaipur
B. Kota
C. Chennai
D. Lucknow
35. Raika's in rajasthan are:
A. Traditional Hourse breeders
B. Traditional Camel Breeders
C. Used to sell goods from village to village
D. Salt traders
Ans: B
36. First session of Rajputana-Madhyabharat Sabha was held at:
A. Delhi
B. Ajmer
C. Indore
D. Udaipur
Ans: A
37. Author of "The audacity of Hope" is:
A. Nayan tara sehgal
B. Salman rushdie
C. Vikram seth
D. Barack Obama
Ans: D
38. RIDCOR Stands for:
Ans: Road Infrastructure Development Company of Rajasthan.
39. Inscription which through light on writing of Maharana Kumba is:
Ans: Kirtistambha Prashasti 1460
40. Gyan Peetha award on 6th Nov 2008 given to:
A. Vinit Narayan
B. Rehman Rahi
C. Kamleshwar
D. Gyan Chaturvedi
Ans: B
41. For which desirable character the transgenic Crop "GOLDEN RICE" is produced:
A. Vitamin A
B. Amino acid
C. Insulin
D. Starch
Ans: A
42. World's youngest king belongs to:
A. Saudi arebia
B. Japan
C. Bhutan
D. Thailand
Ans: C
43. mammoth is the ancestor of:
A. Dog
B. Horse
C. Camel
D. Elephant
44. Which district produced largest ISABGOL:
A. Jhalawar
B. Jalore
C. Sirohi
D. Bundi
Ans: B
45. "Lasodia Movement was launched by:
A. Mavji
B. Govind giri
C. Surmal das
D.  Motilal Tejawat
Ans: C
46. Chairmen of ISRO is:
A. KS Kasturirangan
B. Abdul Kalam
C. Madhavan Nair
D. KM Bhandari
Ans: C
Rasexam.com  Tips: Current ISRO Chairmen is K. Radhakrishnan
47. Most stable ecosystem is:
A. Forest
B. Grassland
C. Desert
D. Marine
Ans: D
48. Which tree is called "Flame of Forest in rajasthan"
A. Khejri
B. Neem
C. Palas
D. Paras peepul
Ans: C
49. Which city is called Suncity:
A. Jaipur
B. Jodhpur
C. Bikaner
D. Jaisalmer
Ans: B
50. Common thing among arya samaj, Brahm Samaj  and Ramkrishan mission is:
Ans:None of these three had a political mission but they helped to develop a spirit of patriotism
51. Incorrect about NREGA:
Ans: This act specifies the individuals works but only for the SC and ST below poverty line.
52. Mahajanpad situated on bank of river godawari was:
A. Avanti
B. Vatsa
C. Assaka
D. Kamboja
53. Nethra-ki-pal is known for mineral:
A. Iron ore
B. Copper
C. Lead and Zinc
D. Manganese
Ans: A
54. Bull-Seal of Indus valley civilization was found at:
A. Harappa
B. Chanhudaro
C. Lothal
D. Mohenjodaro
Ans:A
55. Incorrect about Inflation:
Ans: Fr some commodities retain prices are also considered for measurement of Inflation
56. District with least population density in rajasthan:
A. Bikaner
B. Barmer
C. Jaisalmer
D. Jodhpur
Ans: C
57. Bio-Magnification means:
Ans: Increasing the amount of pesticides in the organisms of successive tropic level.
58. CHANDRAYAN-I was lauched from:
A. Orissa
B. Tamilnadu
C. Karnataka
D. AP
Ans: D
59. By which process Alum cleans the muddy water:
A. Absorption
B. Adsorption
C. Coagulation
D. Dialysis
Ans: C
61. Handloom mark shows the standard of:
A. Handloom cloths
B. Craft works
C. Hand embroidery
D. Hand Block printing
Ans: A
62. Which country has signed an agreement on Civil nuclear cooperation with India in sept. 2008:
A. Australia
B. Japan
C. Brazil
D. France
Ans: D
63. Who was appointed the president of South africa after resignation of Thabo Mbeki:
Ans: Kglea Motlanthe
64. Desert development programme was started in rajasthan:
A. 1960-61
B. 1977-78
C. 1982-82
D. 1994-95
Ans: B
65.  Which pair is matching:
Ans: Masuria Dori - Kota
66. Under whose command marwari forces was sent to support sanga against Babar:
A. Rao ganga
B. Maldeo
C. Biram Deo
D. Suja
Ans: B
67. The Hot spot of biodiversity in india:
Ans: Eastern Himalaya and Western Ghat
68. Who has been chosen for Bharat Ratna:
A. Devanand
B. Pandit Bhimsen Jodhi
C. Kanshi Ram
D. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
69. Mahakma Baquit was used for:
Ans: Charge the revenue arearers in good harvest year
71. Generally Coral reefs are found at:
Ans: Between tropics of Cancer and Capricorn coastal areas.
72. Which one of following is used for synthesis of Polythene:
A. Methan
B. Ethane
C. Propane
D. Butane
Ans: B
73. A Bird eye review of macro economic development under various programmes launched by the state govt. in rajasthan is availabe in:
Ans: Economic Review
74. How many Million plus cities india have (CENSUS 2001)
A. 39
B. 49
C. 29
D. 59
Ans: A
75. National water development agency was established in year:
A. 1969
B. 1970
C. 1980
D. 1990
Ans: C
76. Author of Nyaya darshan was:
A. Gautam
B. Kanad
C. Kapil
D. Badrayan
Ans: A
77. KANDHAMAL is part of:
A. Orissa
B. Rajasthan
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat
Ans: A
78. Indian PM elected RS MP from:
A. Punjab
B. Assam
C. Haryana
D. Gujarat
Ans: B
79. In which province Muslim league formed govt. after 1946 election:
A. Bengal
B. North east frontier
C. Punjab
D. Bihar
Ans: A
80. Which city is known as Menchaster of rajasthan:
A. Kota
B. Udaipur
C. Pali
D. Bhilwara
Ans: D
81. Pheromones are found in:
A. Insects
B. Snakes
C. Birds
D. Bats
Ans: A
82. Which is not part of seven sisters:
A. Meghalaya
B. West bengal
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Tripura
Ans: B
83. Main function of colonisation in rajasthan is to:
A. Provide residential plots
B. Acquire land by govt.
C. provide irrigation facility
D. Allot land
84. Who is governor of West Bengal:
A. Gopal Gandhi
B. Shiv charan mathur
C. Surjit singh barnala
D. Nawal kishore sharma
Ans: A
85. Which act intriduced DYARCHY at the center:
A. Act of 1909
B. Govt of India, ACT 1919
C. Govt of India, ACT 1935
D. Govt of Indai, ACT 1947
Ans: C
86. Symbol of world wild life is:
A. Polar bear
B. White bear
C. Red panda
D. Cheeta
Ans: C
88. In which direction Monsoon rainfall in rajasthan increases
A. Southwest-northeast
B. Southeast-Northwest
C. Northwest-Southeast
89.Dhawadiya were the persons:
Ans: Who used to participate in the race.
90. By which process the sea water can be converted into pure water:
A. Deliquescence
B. Efflorescence
C. Electric separation
D. Reverse Osmosis
Ans: D
91. Jal durg is situated at:
A. Ajmer
B. Aamer
C. Siwana
D. Gangron
92. Azolla-Anabaena Bio-fertilizer is used for crop:
A. Wheat
B. Rice
C. Mustard
D. Cotton
93. "Bani Thani" Painting is related to:
A. Bundi school
B. Kishangarh School
C. Chavand school
D. Jaipur School
94. Which group of district has highest forest area:
A. Baran-udaipur, chittorgarh
B. Bharatpur, jhalawar,kota
C. Karauli, sirohi, dungarpur
D. Banswara,dholpur,rajsamand
Ans: A
95. Which statement is false:
Ans: The Blue wave scattered more than violet wave of light so that the sky appears blue.
96. Maximum production of KHAS comes from:
A. Sawaimadhopur, tonk, bharatpur
B. Ganganagar, dausa, alawar
C. Jhalawar, Kota-Bundi
D. Dungarpur-Banswara-Udaipur
Ans: A
97. Who represented Congress in 2nd Round table conference:
A. Jawaharlal nehru
B. Motilal nehru
C. Abdul kalam azad
D. Mahatma gandhi
Ans: D
98. Author of "VANSA BHASKAR":
A. Bankidas
B. Gauri shankar ojha
C. Shyamaldas
D. Surajmal Mishran
Ans: D
99. "MAITRI EXPRESS" train is introduced between:
A. Kolkata and dhaka
B. Amritsar and lahore
C. Delhi and srinagar
D. Lucknow and kathmandu
Ans: A
100. Baxa tiger project is located at:
A. MP
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. West bengal
Ans: D

RAS / RTS Pre Examination 2007 - Solved Question Paper - (Indian History)
1. The Sikh Kingdom of Punjab was annexed by the English East India Company in—(A) 1836
(B) 1839
(C) 1849
(D) 1852
Ans : (C)

2. The Kol Uprising of 1831 started in—(A) Gujarat
(B) Bengal
(C) Rajputana
(D) Chota Nagpur
Ans : (D)

3. Who led the Revolt of the Bareilly troops in 1857 ?(A) Kunwar Singh
(B) Bakht Khan
(C) Azimullah
(D) Maulvi Ahmadullah
Ans : (All the four options of the question are not correct.)
Khan Bahadur Khan, the successor of the former ruler (Nawab) of Rohilkhand, led the Revolt of the Bareilly troops in 1857.

Khan Bahadur Khan of Bareilly, declared himself to be the Governor (Nazim) of Bahadur Shah.
Nana Sahib declared himself as Peshwa, Kunwar Singh was a Zamindar of Bihar, Tantia Tope was the army-chief of Nana Sahib and Bakht Khan was the army-chief of Bahadur Shah.

5. The first Indian Factories’ Act was passed in—(A) 1881
(B) 1885
(C) 1891
(D) 1894
Ans : (A)

6. Which of the following was not a consequence of the British Land Revenue Policy in India ?
(A) Increasing impoverishment of the peasants
(B) Growing peasant indebted-ness
(C) The spread of landlordism
(D) The ruin of artisan indus-tries
Ans : (D)

7. The Archaeological Survey of India was set up during the Viceroyalty of—
(A) Lord Lytton
(B) Lord Ripon
(C) Lord Dufferin
(D) Lord Curzon
Ans : (D)

8. Who was known as ‘The Grand Old Man of India’ ?
(A) B.G. Tilak
(B) G.K. Gokhale
(C) Mahatma Gandhi
(D) Dadabhai Naoroji
Ans : (D)

9. The most important Pre-Con-gress Nationalist Organisation was—
(A) The Indian Association of Calcutta
(B) Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
(C) Bombay Presidency Asso-ciation
(D) The Madras Mahajan Sabha
Ans : (A)

10. Who among the following was a leader of Prarthana Samaj ?
(A) Gopal Hari Deshmukh
(B) Vasudeo Balwant Phadke
(C) R.G. Bhandarkar
(D) G.K. Gokhale
Ans : (C)

11. All India Women’s Conference was founded in—
(A) 1922
(B) 1927
(C) 1929
(D) 1932
Ans : (B) The All India Women’s Con-ference (AIWC), one of the oldest voluntary organization in the country was founded in 1927 by Margaret Cousins, an Irish Lady, who had made India her home. AIWC original concern was women’s education but grad-ually it took up various social and economic issues concerning women, such as Purdah, Child Marriage, Traf-ficking, Women’s Property Right etc.
Today, AIWC has over 1,00,000 members in 500 branches all over country. It is recognized as a premier organization working for Women’s Development and Empowerment.

12. Who among the following oppo-sed the Age of Consent Bill of 1891 ?
(A) Swami Dayanand
(B) Rabindranath Tagore
(C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(D) Surendranath Sen
Ans : (C)

13. The worst famine in India under the British rule occurred in—
(A) 1860–61
(B) 1876–78
(C) 1896–97
(D) 1899–1900
Ans : (B)

14. The first textile mill was started in Bombay in the year—
(A) 1853
(B) 1855
(C) 1866
(D) 1879
Ans : (A)

15. Abhinava Bharat organised in 1904 was—
(A) a secret society of revolu-tionary activists
(B) a newspaper advocating revolutionary activities
(C) a cultural organisation
(D) a trade union movement
Ans : (A)

16. A newspaper Al Hilal was brought out in 1912 by—
(A) Dr. M.A. Ansari
(B) Hakim Ajmal Khan
(C) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
(D) Maulana Muhammad Ali
Ans : (C) The Al-Hilal was a news-paper established by Indian leader Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and used as a medium for criticism of the British Raj in India. The newspaper also espoused the cause of the Indian independence movement and exhorted Indian Muslims to join the movement. The newspaper was shut down under the Press Act of 1914.

17. The cancellation of the partition of Bengal was announced in—
(A) 1909
(B) 1911
(C) 1913
(D) 1916
Ans : (B)

18. Who criticised Indians for having lost touch with the rest of the World ?
(A) Raja Rammohan Roy
(B) Sayyed Ahmad Khan
(C) Vivekananda
(D) Swami Dayanand
Ans : (C)

19. All India Harijan Sangh was founded by—
(A) B.R. Ambedkar
(B) Mahatma Gandhi
(C) Jotiba Phule
(D) B.M. Malabari
Ans : (B)

20. Who among the following was not a leader of militant nationa-lism ?
(A) Rajnarain Bose
(B) V.S. Chiplunkar
(C) Arbindo Ghosh
(D) Sasipada Bannerjee
Ans : (A)

21. Who among the following was the leader of Bihar Kisan Sabha ?
(A) Sahajanand Saraswati
(B) Baba Ramchandra
(C) Vijay Singh Pathik
(D) Shraddhanand
Ans : (A)

22. Who became the Vice-President of the Viceroy’s Council in the Interim Government of 1946-47 ?
(A) C. Rajagopalachari
(B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(C) Jawahar Lal Nehru
(D) M.A. Jinnah
Ans : (C)


23. Who among the following woman social reformers was called ‘Pandita’ ?
(A) Gangabai
(B) Ramabai
(C) Sister Subbalaksmi
(D) Annie Besant
Ans : (B)

24. Who was the leader of No Tax Campaign of the peasants orga-nised in 1928 ?
(A) S.A. Dange
(B) Baba Ramchandra
(C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(D) Subhash Chandra Bose
Ans : (C)

25. The Second Civil Disobedience Movement was started by Mahatma Gandhi in—
(A) 1928
(B) 1930
(C) 1932
(D) 1934
Ans : (C)

26. An All India Strike by Postal and Telegraph Workers started in—
(A) November, 1945
(B) February, 1946
(C) July, 1946
(D) August, 1946
Ans : (B)

27. Samhita is—
(A) Collection of hymns
(B) Text on grammar
(C) Text on Ayurveda
(D) Forest treatises
Ans : (A)

28. Which of the following state-ments is not true about Rigvedic Aryans ?
(A) They lived in villages.
(B) They did not know gamb-ling.
(C) They practised polygamy.
(D) Family was the unit of social life.
Ans : (B)

29. Early Vedic society was organi-sed in—
(A) Janas
(B) Jati
(C) Rajanya
(D) Sabha
Ans : (A)

30. Who was the author of Astadh-yayi ?
(A) Patanjali
(B) Panini
(C) Magha
(D) Visakhadatta
Ans : (B) Panini was an ancient Indian grammarian from Gandhara. He is known for his Sanskrit gram-mar, particularly for his formula-tion of the 3,959 rules of Sanskrit morphology in the grammar known as Ashtadhyayi, the foundational text of the gram-matical branch of the vedanga, the auxiliary scholarly discipline of vedic religion. The Ashtadh-yayi is the earliest known gram-mar of Sanskrit, and the earliest known work on descriptive ling-uistics, generative linguistics, and together with the work of his immediate predecessors stands at the beginning of the history of linguistics itself.

31. Which of the following metal was not used by the people of the Indus Civilization ?
(A) Iron
(B) Bronze
(C) Gold
(D) Silver
Ans : (A)

32. Which of the following Harap-pan sites is located in Gujarat ?
(A) Banawali
(B) Sanghol
(C) Mudiala Kalan
(D) Surkotada
Ans : (D) Surkotada is an archaeolo-gical site located in India. It is famous for horse remains dated to ca. 2008 BCE. The site at Surkotada is located 160 km north east of Bhuj, in the District of Kutch, Gujarat.

33. The hallmark of Vedic religion and culture was—
(A) Dhyana
(B) Brahmacharya
(C) Puja
(D) Yajna
Ans : (D)

34. Under whose patronage was the Sangam literature composed ?
(A) Cholas
(B) Cheras
(C) Pandyas
(D) Chalukyas
Ans : (C)

35. What is the language of the Sangam literature ?
(A) Tamil
(B) Pali
(C) Prakrit
(D) Sanskrit
Ans : (A)

36. Which of the following ideas is not associated with Buddhism ?
(A) Sila
(B) Prajna
(C) Pitru
(D) Dhyana
Ans : (C)

37. The highest goal in Buddhism is—
(A) Nirvana
(B) Madhyama Marga
(C) Vinaya
(D) Atmavad
Ans : (A)

38. The Third Buddhist Council was convened at—
(A) Takshasila
(B) Sarnath
(C) Bodhgaya
(D) Pataliputra
Ans : (D) The third Buddhist Council was convenced in about 250 BCE at Asokarama in Patilputra, under the patronage of Emperor Asoka. The reason for convening the third Buddhist Council is reported to have been to red the sangha of corruption and bogus monks who held heretical views. It was presided over by the Elder Moggaliutta Tissa and one thou-sand monks participated in the Council.

39. Who among the following scho-lars wrote ‘History of Dharam Sastra’ ?
(A) D.P. Chattopadhyay
(B) P.V. Kane
(C) A.S. Altekar
(D) D.C. Sarkar
Ans : (B) History of Dharmasastra, with subtitle Ancient and Medie-val Religious and Civil Law in India, is a monumental five-volume work consisting of around 6,500 pages, and was written by Dr. Pandurang Vaman Kane, an indologist. The first volume of the work was publi-shed in 1930 and the last one in 1962. The work is considered as Dr. Kane’s Magnum opus in English.

40. Who among the following argued that the Aryans came from Central Asia ?
(A) B.G. Tilak
(B) Brandenstein
(C) William Jones
(D) V.A. Smith
Ans : (B)

41. According to tradition, how many Sangam were held ?
(A) Two
(B) Three
(C) Four
(D) Five
Ans : (D)

42. Which of the following terms denotes a market centre ?
(A) Prasada
(B) Nigama
(C) Grama
(D) Nadi
Ans : (B)

43. Which of the following denotes a land revenue term ?
(A) Vivita
(B) Bhaga
(C) Sulka
(D) Kara
Ans : (B)

44. Which of the following officers according to Arthasastra was entrusted with the collection of revenue ?
(A) Sitadhyaksa
(B) Sansthadhyaksa
(C) Samahartta
(D) Sannidhata
Ans : (C)

45. Megasthenes divided Indian society into—
(A) Four groups
(B) Seven groups
(C) Eight groups
(D) Twelve groups
Ans : (B)

46. The Mauryan King Bindusara faced the rebellion of the people of—
(A) Kosala
(B) Nalanda
(C) Kalinga
(D) Takshasila
Ans : (D)

47. Which sect was initially called Nirgrantha ?
(A) Buddhist
(B) Jaina
(C) Ajivika
(D) Pashupata
Ans : (B)

48. Which of the following is regar-ded as the early Jaina Text ?
(A) Sutra Kritang
(B) Tripatika
(C) Mahavastu-Avdana
(D) Avdana Kalpalata
Ans : (A)

49. Which of the following is a Harappan port ?
(A) Alexandria
(B) Lothal
(C) Mahasthangarh
(D) Nagapattanam
Ans : (B)

50. The commonest term for peasan-try in early medieval North India is—
(A) Kutumbin
(B) Bhogin
(C) Baddhahalika
(D) Swami
Ans : (A)

51. By Mauryan times the main sea-port of the Ganges basin was—
(A) Sopara
(B) Bhragukachchha
(C) Patala
(D) Tamralipti
Ans : (D)

52. Which of the following is not an Antyaja ?
(A) Chandala
(B) Rajaka
(C) Nata
(D) Yavana
Ans : (D)

53. Buddhism was introduced into Tibet from—
(A) The Pala Empire
(B) Harsha Vardhana’s State
(C) The Kushana State
(D) The Mauryan State
Ans : (A)

54. Which of the following state-ments is not true of Ashoka’s Dhamma ?
(A) There was a stress on non-violence
(B) Capital punishment was discontinued
(C) Donation to Brahmans was stressed
(D) There was a concern for master-servant relationship
Ans : (B)

55. Which of the following commo-dities was a major item of export trade in the Kusana period ?
(A) Cotton textiles
(B) Horse
(C) Gold
(D) Paper
Ans : (A)

56. Who among the following is described as a fabulously rich merchant in Buddhist Jatakas ?
(A) Vanik
(B) Sarthavaha
(C) Setthi
(D) Apanika
Ans : (C)

57. Alberuni’s account of India is—
(A) Kitab-ul-Hind
(B) Chachnama
(C) Futuh-us-Salatin
(D) Tarikh-i-Yamini
Ans : (A)

58. Wali under the Sultans of Delhi was—
(A) Provincial Governor
(B) Head of Revenue Depart-ment
(C) Minister with full powers
(D) Head of the State news-agency
Ans : (A)

59. Amir Khusro describes the mili-tary campaigns of Jalal-ud-din Khalji in his work—
(A) Nuh Sipihar
(B) Mifta-ul-Futuh
(C) Qiran-us Sadain
(D) Khazain-ul-Futuh
Ans : (B)

60. The most powerful Kings of Northern India in the 9th and 10th Centuries were—
(A) The Palas
(B) The Chahmanas
(C) The Rashtrakutas
(D) The Gurjara Pratiharas
Ans : (D)

61. Who declared that there were no slaves in India ?
(A) Kautilya
(B) Megasthenes
(C) Patanjali
(D) Fahien
Ans : (B)

62. The view that the Rajputs were descendents of the Vedic Aryans is expressed by—
(A) James Tod
(B) Dashrath Sharma
(C) V.A. Smith
(D) C.V. Vaidya
Ans : (D)

63. Which Sultan replaced the system of measurement of land by crop sharing in the Khalisa areas ?
(A) Balban
(B) Ala-ud-din Khalji
(C) Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq
(D) Muhammad Tughlaq
Ans : (C)

64. Who among the following Vijay-anagara rulers bore the title of Gajabentakara ?
(A) Krishna Deva Raya
(B) Deva Raya II
(C) Deva Raya I
(D) Rama Raya
Ans : (B)

65. Which Vijayanagara ruler sent an embassy to China ?
(A) Harihara I
(B) Krishna Deva Raya
(C) Bukka I
(D) Saluva Narasimha
Ans : (C)

66. The Sultan Ghari was built as the mausoleum of—
(A) Qutab-ud-din Aibak
(B) Rukh-ud-din Firoj
(C) Nasir-ud-din Mahmud
(D) Kaikubad
Ans : (C)

67. The first Madrasa at Delhi namely “Madrasae Muizz” was established by—
(A) Qutub-ud-din Aibak
(B) Iltutmish
(C) Nasir-ud-din Mahmud
(D) Balban
Ans : (B)

68. Officer in-charge of royal household under the Sultans of Delhi was designated—
(A) Amir-i-hajib
(B) Wakil-i-dar
(C) Barid-i-mumalik
(D) Mustaufi-i-mumalik
Ans : (B)

69. The Chishti Saint who founded a branch of Chishti Silsilah in Gulbarga was—
(A) Shaikh Nasir-ud-din Chirag-i-Delhi
(B) Gesu Daraz
(C) Shaikh Hamid-ud-din Nagori
(D) Jalal-ud-din Tabrizi
Ans : (B)

70. Who among the following was not a Nirguni Bhakti Saint ?
(A) Shankardev
(B) Raidas
(C) Dadu
(D) Dhanna
Ans : (A)

71. Bhramar Geet were composed by—
(A) Mirabai
(B) Nabhadas
(C) Surdas
(D) Haridas
Ans : (C)

72. Select the correct chronology of dynasties that ruled Vijayana-gara ?
(A) Sangama, Tuluva, Saluva, Aravidu
(B) Tuluva, Sangama, Saluva, Aravidu
(C) Aravidu, Sangama, Tuluva, Saluva
(D) Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva, Aravidu
Ans : (D)

73. The largest administrative divi-sion in Vijayanagara was—
(A) Kottam
(B) Rajyam
(C) Kurram
(D) Nadu
Ans : (B)

74. Pushti Marg was founded by—
(A) Chaitanya
(B) Vallabhacharya
(C) Ramananda
(D) Nimbarka
Ans : (B)

75. Which of the following rulers of Bikaner was deposed by Jahan-gir ?
(A) Raja Rai Singh
(B) Raja Sur Singh
(C) Raja Dalpat Singh
(D) Raja Karan Singh
Ans : (A)

76. Who is the author of Safinat-ul-Aulia ?
(A) Shaikh Ahmad Sarhindi
(B) Mohsin Fani
(C) Dara Shukoh
(D) Jahandar Shah
Ans : (C)

77. Who made the Madad-i-maash grants completely hereditary ?
(A) Akbar
(B) Shahjahan
(C) Aurangzeb
(D) Bahadur Shah
Ans : (D)

78. The Ibadatkhana was closed in the year—
(A) 1579
(B) 1580
(C) 1582
(D) 1583
Ans : (C)

79. Who among the following Mughal Emperors made serious attempt to annex Trans-Oxiana ?
(A) Humayun
(B) Akbar
(C) Jahangir
(D) Shahjahan
Ans : (D)

80. Cultivation of tobacco was intro-duced in India during the reign of—
(A) Akbar
(B) Jahangir
(C) Shahjahan
(D) Aurangzeb
Ans : (B)

81. In 1585 Akbar shifted his capital to—
(A) Kabul
(B) Lahore
(C) Fatehpur Sikri
(D) Multan
Ans : (B)

82. Nasaq during the Mughal Period was—
(A) A system of land revenue assessment
(B) A unit of measurement of land
(C) A Zamindari territory
(D) Revenue free land grant
Ans : (A) Nasaq–A subordinate met-hod of revenue assessment which could be used under some major method of assessment. In this method, the revenue was asses-sed on the basis of the previous figures of assessment.

83. Which of the following mosques is entirely made of marble ?
(A) Jama Masjid at Sikri
(B) Moti Masjid in the Agra Fort
(C) Qila-i-Kuhna Masjid in the Purana Qila of Delhi
(D) Jama Masjid of Delhi
Ans : (B)

84. Who among the following is the first comprehensive historian of the Marathas ?
(A) M.G. Ranade
(B) G.S. Sardesai
(C) James Cuningham Grant Duff
(D) C.A. Kincaid
Ans : (C)

85. Who among the following rulers patronized musician Lal Khan Gun Samudra ?
(A) Hussain Shah Sharqi
(B) Islam Shah Sur
(C) Ibrahim Adil Shah II
(D) Shahjahan
Ans : (D)

86. Dastan-i-Amir-i-Hamza was illu-strated during the reign of—
(A) Humayun
(B) Akbar
(C) Jahangir
(D) Shahjahan
Ans : (B)

87. The English East India Company obtained the lease of Madras in—
(A) 1611
(B) 1623
(C) 1639
(D) 1646
Ans : (C)

88. Who among the following was imprisoned by the Mughal Emp-eror Jahangir ?
(A) Gosain Jadrup
(B) Miyan Mir
(C) Guru Ramdas
(D) Shaikh Ahmad Sarhindi
Ans : (D)

89. In 1739 the Portuguese lost their possessions of Salsette and Bas-sein to—
(A) The Dutch
(B) The English
(C) The Mughals
(D) The Marathas
Ans : (D)

90. Lohgarh Fort was built by—
(A) Guru Hargovind
(B) Guru Teg Bahadur
(C) Guru Govind Singh
(D) Banda Bahadur
Ans : (C)

91. In 1585-86 the only Rajput who held the mansab of 5000 was—
(A) Raja Bhagwant Das
(B) Raja Raisingh of Bikaner
(C) Raja Man Singh
(D) Rai Surjan Hada
Ans : (C)

92. Who introduced the Mughal land revenue system in the Deccan ?
(A) Mahabat Khan
(B) Mirza Raja Jaisingh
(C) Diler Khan
(D) Murshid Kuli Khan
Ans : (D)

93. Which one of the following acco-rding to Bernier was the owner of land in India ?
(A) The Zamindar
(B) The King
(C) The Khud Kashta
(D) The Village Community
Ans : (B)

94. Haidar Ali established his autho-rity over the State of Mysore in—
(A) 1755
(B) 1761
(C) 1764
(D) 1766
Ans : (B) Haider Ali, born in 1721 in an obscure family, started his career as a petty officer in the Mysore Army. Though uneducated, he possessed a keen intellect and was a man of great energy, daring and determination. Haider Ali soon found his opportunity in the wars which in valved Mysore for more than twenty years. He established a Modern arsenal in Dindigal in 1755 with the help of French experts. In 1761 he overthrew Nanjaraj and established his authority over the Mysore state.

95. In 1751 the Nawab of Bengal ceded Orissa to—
(A) The English East India Company
(B) The Nawab of Avadh
(C) The Marathas
(D) The Afghans
Ans : (C)

96. Which Peshwa started a long campaign against the sidis of Janjira ?
(A) Balaji Vishwanath
(B) Baji Rao I
(C) Balaji Baji Rao
(D) Madhav Rao
Ans : (B) Baji Rao I was a bold and brilliant commander and an ambitious and clever statesman. He has been described as the greatest exponent of Guerrila tactics after Shivaji hed by Baji Rao, the Marathas waged nume-rous campaigns against the Mughal Empire. In 1733, Baji Rao started a long campaign against the sidis of Janjira and in the end expelled them from the main-land.

97. Who was the founder of the Widow Remarriage Association in the 19th century ?
(A) Raja Rammohan Roy
(B) Vishnu Shastri Pandit
(C) Ramabai
(D) Gopal Hari Deshmukh
Ans : (B)

98. Shahu was granted the Chauth and Sardeshmukhi of the Deccan during the reign of—
(A) Bahadur Shah
(B) Jahandar Shah
(C) Farrukh Siyar
(D) Muhammad Shah
Ans : (C)

99. Farrukh Siyar was deposed and killed by—
(A) Zulfiqar Khan
(B) Jahandar Shah
(C) The Sayyed Brothers
(D) Saadat Khan
Ans : (C) Farrukh Siyar owed his victory to the Sayyed brothers. Abdullah Khan and Hussain Ali Khan Barahow who were there-fore given the offices of Wazir and Mir Bakshi respectively. The two brothers soon acquired domi-nant control over the affairs of the state. Farrukh Siyar lacked the capacity of rule. He was cowardly, cruel, undependable and faithless. In 1719, Farrukh Siyar was deposed and killed by Sayyed brothers.

100. The founder of the autonomous kingdom of Avadh was—
(A) Saadat Khan Burhan-ul-Mulk
(B) Safdar Jang
(C) Murshid Kuli Khan
(D) Hussain Kuli Khan
Ans : (A) The Subah of Avadh, exten-ding from Kannauj district in the west to the river Karmanasa in the east, was a large and pros-perous region. It became virtually independent in 1722 when a Persian Shia adventurer named Saadat Khan was appointed its governor by Muhammad Shah.

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1.  1 Fourth buddhist council held in Kashmir under emperor:
A. Ashoka
B. Kala Ashok
C. Kanishka
D. Ajatshatru
Ans: C
Tips by www.jagran-josh.blogspot.com: Fourth Buddhist Council was held in the Sarvastivada tradition, said to have been convened by the Kushan emperor Kanishka, in 78 AD at Jalandhar or in Kashmir.
2. Which place is situated between valley of Ghagghar and its tributaries:
A. Aalamgirpur
B. Lothal
C. Mohan Jodaro
D. Banawali
Ans: D
3. During Mourya period the Tax on Land was collected by officer:
A. Agronomai
B. Shulka-adhyaksha
C. Sita- Adhyaksha
D. Aka-Adhyaksha
Ans: C
4. During Gupta Period, Gujarat, Bengal, Deccan and Tamil is center of:
A. Cloth Production
B. Jewellary
C. Handicrafts
D. Afeef cultivation
Ans: A
5. During Sangam period Kon, Ko and Mannan is synonyms of:
A. Prime Minister
B. Finance Minister
C. Army Chief
D. King
Ans: D
6. "Ashta Diggaj" name is used for king:
A. Shivaji
B. Krishna dev rai
C. Rajendra -I
D. Yashovardhan
Ans: B

7. First Murti-Pooja(idol worship) in India was done for:
A. Brahma
B. Vishnu
C. Buddha
D. Shiv
Ans: C
8. Write of Book "Kitab-Ul-Hind" is:
A. Hasan Nizami
B. Minhas us siraj
C. Albaruni
D. Shams-A-Siraj afif
Ans: C
9. During Akbar period Land revenue system "Ain-A-Dahsala" was developed by"
A. Shahnawaj Khan
B. Abdul rahim Khankhana
C. Todarmal
D. Mullah Do Pyaja
Ans: C
10. "God know only good things of Human not his Caste, In next world there will not be any caste" This belongs to which scent:
A, Ramanand
B. Dadu
C. Nanak
D. Ramanuj
Ans: C
11.First three Universities (Kolkata, Mumbai, Madras) was etablished in year:
A. 1857
B. 1881
C. 1885
D. 1905
Ans: A
12. 1924 Congress adhiveshan was held under chairmanship of Mahatma Gandhi at:
A. Gaya
B. Amritsar
C. Belgaon
D. Kanpur
Ans: A
13. On 14th July 1942, "BHARAT CHODO ANDOLAN" was passed at:
A. Bombay
B. Vardha
C. Lucknow
D. Tripura
Ans: A
14. 19th century's main Parsi Socialite is:
A. Jamshed Ji
B. Rustam Bahramji
C. Nawaji Tata
D. Bahramji M Mallbari
15. Find the Unmatched from following:
A. Mahi Bajaj sagar - Gujarat and Rajasthan
B. Chambal Pariyojna - Rajasthan and MP
C. Vyas Pariyojna - Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana
D. Indira Gandhi Canal - Rajasthan and Punjab
Ans: D
16. Chota Nagpur plateau is known for:
A. Skilled workers
B. Minerals
C. Hydraulic Power
D. Fertile Soil
Ans: B
17. State with Highest Minerals exploration is:
A. Karnataka
B. Kerala
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamilnadu
18. Tamilnadu-Andhrapradesh coastal area is known as:
A. Coromandel
B. Malabar
C. Konkan
D. North Sarkar
Ans: A
19. Rain during winter in Tamilnadu is because of:
A. Western Vikshob
B. South-West Mansoon
C. North-East Mansoon
D. South-East Mansoon
Ans: C
20. Maximum area of Manipur is:
A. Plain
B. Hill
C. plateau
D. Marsh (DALDAL)
Ans: B
21. Western Himalay is known for:
A. Forest
B. Metalic Minerals
C. Non-Metalic Minerals
D. Atomic Minerals
Ans: A
22. Kapili River is tributary of Following river:
A. Gnga
B. Gandak
C. Kosi
D. Brahmputra
Ans: D
Tips from www.jagran-josh.blogspot.com: Rivers in India
23.  Khari River is part of which River system:
A. Arab Sagar
B. Internal
C. None
D. Bay of Bengal
Ans: A
Tips from www.jagran-josh.blogspot.com: Rivers in India 
24.  Sariska and Ranthambore is reserved for which animal:
A. Lion
B. Deer
C. Bear
D. Tiger
Ans: D
25. Which is newest Biosphere reserve of India:
A. Nokrek
B. Dehang Debang
C. Simpilipal
D. Cold Desert
Ans: C
26. Which of following is Not union territory:
A. Tripura
B. Daman and Deu
C. Lakshyadweep
D. Pudducherry
Ans: A
27. Kerala is known in world for:
A. Rubber
B. Sugarcane
C. Spices(GARAM-MASALE)
D. Rice
Ans: C
28. National park known for Rhino(GENDA):
A. Kaziranga
B. Gir
C. Ranthambore
D. Carbet
Ans: A
29. Mixed Agriculture is:
A. Growing different crops
B. Rabi and Khareef Crops at same time
C. Various Crops with Animal
D. Crops and Vegetables both at same time
30. "MOKA" coffee is produced by:
A. Iraq
B. Brazil
C. Argentina
D. Yaman
Ans: D
31. Which region is known for its Metals in South America:
A. Plateau of Brazil
B. Boliviya Plateau
C. Pentagonia Plateau
D. Oriniko Besin
Ans: A
32. Celebes sea is situated at:
A. Central America
B. South-East Asia
C. Arctic Sea
D. North Sea
Ans: B
33. "KALI MANTAN" is part of:
A. Honsu
B. Borniyo
C. Kyuba
D. Medagaskar
Ans: B
34. Baku is known for which Mineral::
A. Gold
B. Iron
C. Crude Oil
D. Zinc
Ans: C
35. Chilli is know for Mineral:
A. Gold
B. Manganese
C. Nitrate
D. Crude Oil
Ans: C
36. Which statement is correct:
A. India is situated on Western Hemisphere
B.  Caspian Sea is Open sea
C. Rajasthan is situated in Cold desert region
D. North and South Poles are opposite poles
Ans: D
37. Indian Rupees Policy decision is taken by:
Ans: RBI
38. India Import which agri product:
A. Pulses
B. Coffee
C. Sugar
D. Food Oil
Ans: D
39. Which One is different:
A. TIL
B. GROUNDNUT (MOONGFALI)
C. ARANDI
D. SARSO(MUSTARD)
Ans: C
40. ICE float over water because of:
Ans: Low density from Water
41. Microscore uses which lens:
Ans: Convex
42. First Organic compound Produced in Laboratory was:
A. Citric Acid
B. Ackzelic Acid
C. Nitric Acid
D. Urea
Ans: D
43. Which is organic Acid:
A. Citric Acid
B. Sulfuric Acid
C. Nitric Acid
D. Sulfuric Acid
Ans: A
44. Petrol Contains:
A. Carbon+ Udajan
45. Carrier of parasite plasmodium:
A. Fly
B. Mosquito
C.Teek
D. Air
Ans: B
46. Color of leave is green because:
Ans: It reflect Green color and absorb other colors
47. Making of Curd from Milk is because of:
A. Virus
B. Bacteria
C. Prozoa
D. Other
Ans: B
48. H5N1 influenza is:
A. Goat flu
B. Bird Flu
C. Horse Flu
D. Cow Flu
Ans: B
49. Baby Blue Syndrome is because of:
A. Phasphate
B. Sulphate
C. Carbonate
D. Nitrate
Ans: D
50. Plant on Rocks are called:
A. ADHIPADEY
B. LAWANODBHIDHID
C. MARUDBHIDD
D. SHELLODBHIDD
Ans: D
51. Collection of preserved plant specimens:
A. Harbarium
B. Sanatorium
C. Planetarium
D. Sabhaghar
Ans: A
52. Which one is known as "Flame of the Forest" is:
A. Butea monosperma
B. Bauhinia variegata
C. Jacaranda mimosifolia
D. Tectona grandis
Ans: A Butea monosperma(PALAS)
53. Which of following is Mammals:
A. Sharka
B. Skiwd
C. Octopus
D. Wheal
Ans: D
54. Ozon Layer save earth from:
Ans: Dangerous Rays from Sun
55. Raman effect is used in:
A. Sun Glasses
B. Space ships
C. Atom Bomb
D. Intelligence devices
Ans: A
56. On July 2010, Which vehicle of ISRO launches 5 Satellite:
A. GSLB
B. PLSV
C. ESLV
D. SLV
Ans: B
57. Highest cattle fair is held in Rajasthan's district:
Ans: Nagaur
58. Which one is wrong:
A. Western rajasthan mostly have salty water lakes
B. Sambhar lake is biggest Salty water lake of India
C. Nakki Lake is deepest lake of Rajasthan
D. Rajsamand Lake is situated 64 km from Udaipur in Udaipur dist..
Ans: D
59. Mewanagar is known for:
A. Parshwanath Jain Temple
D. Dry Fruits
C. For Jeera Production
D. Handicrafts
Ans: A
60. Ganga Canel was constructed in year:
A. 1930
B. 1927
C. 1944
D. 1921
Ans: B
61. New Industrial and Investment Policy 2012 have:
Ans: Non promotions of PPP
62. RIICO recently sighn MOU with which Japani Company:
A. JetrO
B. Hetro
C. Honda Ceol
D. Mitsubhishi
Ans: D
63. 600 Acre land alloted to which car manufacturing company in Khuskhera, Bhiwani:
A. Ford
B. Toyata
C. Honda Ceol
D. Wolkswagon
Ans: C
64. 14 NELB, 1JV, 2 Nomination Blocks are related to:
A. Zypsum
B. Gold
C. Petrol
C. Lignite
Ans: C
65. Rajasthan Govt and railway introduced which tourist train on 11 Jan. 2012:
A. Princely Rajasthan on wheel
B. Royal rajputana on wheel
C. Great Rajputana on wheel
D. Royal Rajasthan on wheel
Ans: D
66. "CHAPPANIYA KA KAL" held in year:
A. 1899-1900
B. 1905-1906
C. 19561958
C. 1888-1889
Ans: A
67. 70 Degree East longitude passes through:
A. Jodhpur
B. Jaisalmer
C. Dholpur
D. Nagaur
Ans: Jaisalmer
68. District spread in North-South Direction is:
A. Jhalawar
B. Bhilwara
C. Chittorgarh
D. Jhunjhunu
Ans: C
69. "CHAPPAN BESIN" is situated at:
A. Alwar
B. Banswara
C. Pali
D. Tonk
Ans: B
70. Desert is spread in Rajastha's total area of:
A. More than 60%
B. Less than 305
C. 40%
D. 50%
Ans: A
71. Minimu air Pressure during May Month is at:
A. Bundi
B. Baran
C. Jaisalmer
D. Rajsamand
72. Famous English Historian during 19th century who wrote about Rajasthan is:
A. Col. James Tod
B. LP Tesitori
C. Jorge Greyrsan
D. Jon Thomas
Ans: A
73. Who repaired the Achalgarh fort::
A, Ratan singh
B. Sanga
C. Kumbha
D. Rajsingh
Ans: C
74. Rajasthan's Historian who is also socialite:
A. Mankaran sharda
B. Harbilas Sharda
C. CK Walteyar
D. Jamanalal Bajaj
Ans: B
75. Which Folk deity has Longest Song:
A. Jeen mata
B. Aae mata
C. Mallinath Ji
D. Ramdev Ji
76. Which King of Rajasthan contributed for Banaras Hindu Universtiy:
A. Fateh singh
B. Ummed singh
C. Mansingh -II
D. Ganga singh
Ans: D
77. RAPRAMUKH of rajasthan on 25 march 1948 was appointed:
A. Dholpur king
B. Karauli King
C. Kota King
D. Sirohi King
Ans:C
78. First Corporate Samiti in 1905 in rajasthan was formed at:
A. Bhinai, Ajmer
B. Jawala, Nagaur
C, Gulabpura, Bhilwara
D. Bassi, Jaipur
Ans: A
79. As per 2003 records, District with Highest Density and Animals is:
A. 144, Dungarpur
B. 150 Barmer
C. 160, Bikaner
D. 165, Bharatpur
Ans: A
80. National Ayourvedic Institute is situated at:
A, Jaipur
B, Jodhpur
C. Udaipur
D. Kota
Ans: A
81. Dhaman, Karad and Anjan is:
A. type of sheep
B. Singer of Gawari dance
C. Type of grass
D. Type of seeds
Ans: C
82. Bank of Rajasthan was merged into:
A. SBI
B. ICICI
C. HDFC
D. SBBJ
Ans: B
83. Kehrani of Bhiwari was in news because of:
A. Scent Gobin Glass factory
B. Divya Pharmesy
C. Toyota Motors
D. Honda Ceol
Ans: A
84. Which country has highest loan from world bank after India:
A. South Africa
B. Brazil
C. Iran
D. Maxico
Ans: D
85. CM of Karnataka is:
A. BS Yedurappa
B. SM Krishna
D. Devegoda
D. Rohiyah
Ans: A
87. During 2010, Naga students protest which state is highest affected:
A. Nagaland
B. Manipur
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Mijoram
Ans: B
88. Who is secretary of Ministeries:
A. JK Pillai
B. Chandrashekar
C. T Shrinivasan
D. Madhukar Gupta
89. Who appointed Jharkhand CM in sept. 2010
A. Shibu Soren
B. Arjun Munda
C. Subodh kant sahay
D. Madhu koda
Ans: B
90. Who is chaiman of CII
A. Rahul Bajaj
B, M Dalmiya
C. Hari Bhartiya
D. Sunil Mittal
Ans: C
91. MNC Posco want to invest Rs. 52000 Crore in:
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Jharkhand
C. West bengal
D. Orrisa
Ans: D
92. G8 Muskoka is related to:
A. International Terrorism
B. Maternal and Child health
C. International Clash
D. Greenhouse gases
Ans; B
93. ST category belongs to:
A. Hindu
B. No limited to religions
C. Hindu and Christians
D. Hindu and Muslims
Ans: C
94. Writer of "One night @ Call center":
A. Anurag mathur
B. Vikram seth
C. Lahidi
D. Chetan Bhagat
Ans: D
95. Maradona belongs to:
A. Argentina
B. Brazil
C. Spain
D. Italy
Ans: A
96. PM of UK is:
A. Tony Bleyar
B. Gardon brown
C. David camron
D. David Miliband
Ans: C
97. President of Iran is:
A. M Khomeni
B. E Mousavi
C. M. Ahmedenejad
D. S. Chisti
Ans: C
98. Which country is not part of SAARC:
A. Afganistan
B. Bhutan
C. Maldiv
D. Mayanmar
Ans: d
99. Headquarter of CAIRN energy is situated at:
A. Scotland
B. South Coria
C. Brazil
D.USA
Ans: A
100. "Graveyard of dinosaurs" is:
A. China
B. Montana
C. Argentina
D. Brazil
Ans: B

Rajasthan Government named Senior IAS officer and additional chief secretary (finance) CK Mathew as new chief secretary of Rajasthan. He will replace Salauddin Ahmed, who is retiring on February 29. A 1977-batch IAS officer, Mathew has held several important positions in the past. He is said to be among chief minister Ashok Gehlot's favourite officers due to his efficient but low-key style of working. Mathew was the secretary to Ashok Gehlot during his first stint as chief minister in state. During the previous Gehlot government, Mathew was closely associated with the CM as a secretary in his office. He started his administrative career in 1979 as sub divisional officer (SDO) in Udaipur. Thereafter he became the Collector of Barmer and Bhilwara.
About CK Mathew: Mr. Mathew, born in July 1954 hails from Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. He is a postgraduate in English Literature, is an author of books and a compulsive blogger. “I am a Leo, but more tabby than lion. The home and hearth is where I am most comfortable. I love to read; dabble in writing. I feel good with music playing on the stereo most of the day,” his self-introduction in his blog ‘Mathewscape' says. Hailing from a family of civil servants — his father Kochu Koshy, who is 90 now, retired as chairman of the then Kerala Electricity Board and his brother is in the Civil Service — Mr. Mathew's dabbling in writing and blogging appears to be an escape from the ennui, if not cynicism, of being a bureaucrat for long.

Shortest man in the World is Chandra Bahadur Dangi of Nepal. A 72-year-old Nepalese man who is about the size of a toddler on Sunday became the world's shortest person ever recorded. A doctor and Guinness World Records official measured Chandra Bahadur Dangi to confirm his height of 21.5 inches (54.6 centimeters). Guinness official Craig Glenday presented Dangi with two certificates for being the world's shortest living man and the world's shortest person recorded in Guinness' 57-year history. He is declared shortest person ever.
"I am very happy. Now I want to travel across Nepal and to foreign countries," Dangi told reporters afterward. He said he has no desire to get married or have a family of his own, but would like to meet the prime minister of Nepal soon. Dangi lives in a remote mountain village, Rhimkholi, about 250 miles (400 kilometers) west of Katmandu, with his youngest brother and his family. His five brothers are all average height.

Rajasthan 3rd Grade Teachers Recruitment 2012: Panchayati Raj Department, Rajasthan is going to conduct recruitment for more than 41000 3rd/Third Grader Teachers Jobs in Rajasthan via Zila Parishad / District wise in state. Rajasthan Panchayati Raj issues Notification for 41000 teachers post which contains 20% Marks for RTET Exams while remaining for Written examination held later on district Headquarter. The Rajasthan Teachers Exam Notification/ Advertisement by district zila parishad or Panchyat Raj to contains Exam Notification, Exam dates, Age, Education qualification, Paper Pattern, Last date, How to apply Online and other details has been issued by this week on Panchayati Raj Department website. Panchayati Raj Department of Rajasthan has issued Notification for IIIrd Grade Teachers Recruitment via Zila Parishad in District headquarters across state.
Job Post: IIIrd Grade Teacher
Total Post: 41000+ 
Rajasthan Teacher recruitment 2012 District wise Jobs Post:
Ajmer district Teachers  Notification, Total Post =1491 [ Level-1= 187, Level-2 = 1304]
Alwar district Teachers  Notification, Total Post = 1866 [Level-1 Post=470 , Level-2 Post=1396 ]
Banswara district Teachers  Notification, Total Post = 560 [Level-1 Post= 459 , Level-2 Post=101 ]
Baran district Teachers  Notification, Total Post = 1232 [Level-1 Post=288 , Level-2 Post= 944]
Barmer district Teachers  Notification, Total Post =2832 [Level-1 Post=640 , Level-2 Post=2192 ]
Bharatpur district Teachers  Notification, Total Post = 1140 [Level-1=103, Level-2=1037]
Bhilwara district Teachers  Notification, Total Post =1999 [Level-1 Post=226 , Level-2 Post=1773 ]
Bikaner district Teachers  Notification, Total Post = 881 [Level-1 Post=539 , Level-2 Post=342 ]
Bundi district Teachers  Notification, Total Post = 826 [Level-1 Post=177 , Level-2 Post= 649]
Chittorgarh district Teachers  Notification, Total Post =1972 [Level-1 Post=366 , Level-2 Post=1606 ]
Churu district Teachers  Notification, Total Post = 1081 [Level-1 Post=142 , Level-2 Post=939 ]
Dausa district Teachers  Notification, Total Post = 494 [Level-1 Post=95 , Level-2 Post=399 ]
Dholpur district Teachers  Notification, Total Post =626[Level-1 Post=135, Level-2 Post=491]
Dungarpur district Teachers  Notification, Total Post =235 [Level-1 Post=231 , Level-2 Post=4 ]
Hanumangarh district Teachers  Notification, Total Post =751 [Level-1 Post=99 , Level-2 Post=652 ]
Jaipur district Teachers  Notification, Total Post = 568 [ Primary Education = 155, Upper Primary=413]
Jaisalmer district Teachers  Notification, Total Post = 505[Level-1 Post=303, Level-2 Post=202]
Jalor district Teachers  Notification, Total Post =1478 [Level-1 Post=355 , Level-2 Post=1123]
Jhalawar district Teachers  Notification, Total Post =1465 [Level-1 Post= 224, Level-2 Post=1241]
Jhunjhunu district Teachers  Notification, Total Post = 20 [Level-1 Post= 14, Level-2 Post=6]
Jodhpur district Teachers  Notification, Total Post =1677 [Level-1=1097, Level-2=580]
Karauli district Teachers  Notification, Total Post =472 [Level-1 Post=94 , Level-2 Post=378]
Kota district Teachers  Notification, Total Post =692 [Level-1 Post=117 , Level-2 Post=575]
Nagaur district Teachers  Notification, Total Post =3022 [Level-1 Post=741 , Level-2 Post=2281]
Pali district Teachers  Notification, Total Post =2614 [Level-1 Post=602 , Level-2 Post=2012]
Pratapgarh   district Teachers  Notification, Total Post =1174 [Level-1 Post=527 , Level-2 Post=647]
Rajsamand district Teachers  Notification, Total Post =2072 [Level-1 Post=379 , Level-2 Post=1693]
Sawai Madhopur district Teachers  Notification, Total Post = 473 [ Primary = 147 , Upper Primary= 326]
Sikar district Teachers  Notification, Total Post = 704[Level-1 Post=208, Level-2 Post=496]
Sirohi district Teachers  Notification, Total Post = 720[Level-1 Post=264 , Level-2 Post=456]
Sri Ganganagar district Teachers  Notification, Total Post = 1038[Level-1 Post=323 , Level-2 Post=715]
Tonk district Teachers  Notification, Total Post =586 [Level-1 Post=141 , Level-2 Post=445]
Udaipur district Teachers  Notification, Total Post = 2278 [Level-1=761, Level-2=1517]
Application Fee : Rs. 250/- (Rs. 150/- for OBC and Rs.50/- for SC/ST) plus Rs.40/- online portal charges.Education Qualification:
LEVEL 1 ( Class 1 to 5 ): Minimum 50% Marks in 12th or other qualification as per ruels, Please refer detail Notification to clarify. &  LEVEL 2 ( Class 5 to 8 ): Graduation with B.Ed or other qualification as per ruels, Please refer detailed Official Notification to clarify the exact qualification details.
Reservation: As per Govt. of Rajasthan.
Pay: Fixed pay of Rs. 8950 during probation, after two year will be placed in Pay Scale of Rs. 5200-20200 Grade Pay 2800
Age: 18-35, Relaxation as per rules
Paper Patter: 3rd Grade teachers paper will be of 2 Hour duration with 200 Objective type questions for both Level-1 & Level-2 Exam 2012.
How to Apply : Apply Online at RPSC website http://www.exam.rajpanchayat.gov.in/ on or before 2nd April 2012. For online application candidate requires SCAN Photo, Right tumb impression & Signature with Size less than 100 KB, Dimension less than 500 and Picture Format is JPEG or any standard format (Better select JPEG Format)
Important date:
Online application start date: 2nd March 2012
Last date of Application: 2nd April 2012
Examination dates: 13th May 2012. Examination for Level-1( I to V) & Level-2(V to VIII) will be held on same day on different time at District/ Block headquarters on 13th May 2012.
Courtesy: www.rajasthantalkies.com

Indian Administrative Services(IAS) Exam 2011 Paper 1 & Paper 2 Solved Question paper with possible section from where questions are asked with possible marks distributions are attached as shared by one of our Anonymous Reader (We urge please do mention name, so that we alll know your contribution).

Highest Rainfall in India: Mawsynram is a village in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya state in north-eastern India, 56 kilometers from Shillong. It is reportedly the wettest place on Earth, with an annual rainfall of 11,872 millimetres (467.4 in). According to the Guinness Book of World Records Mawsynram received 26,000 millimetres (1,000 in) of rainfall in 1985. Mawsynram, located about 15 km north-west of Cherrapunji in the state of Meghalaya (India) appears to be the wettest place in the world or the place with the highest average annual rainfall
Three reasons for high rainfall at Mawsynram:
1. The warm moist winds of the northward-moving air from the Bay of Bengal during the monsoon, which cover an extensive area but are forced to converge into the narrower zone over the Khasi Hills, thus concentrating their moisture.
2. The alignment of the Khasi Hills (east to west) places them directly in the path of the airflow from the Bay of Bengal, producing a significant uplift (plus cooling, further condensation and thus more rain).
3. Finally, uplift over the Khasi Hills is virtually continuous in the monsoon period because the lifted air is constantly being pulled up by vigorous winds in the upper atmosphere, hence the rainfall is more or less continuous.

Rivers in India: rivers of India play an important role in the lives of the Indian people. The river systems provide irrigation, potable water, cheap transportation, electricity, and the livelihoods for a large number of people all over the country. Rivers can be divided into Four Major River systems in India.
Ganges/Ganga River System: The major river Ganges,and its tributaries like Yamuna, Son, and Gandak. The main river, the holy Ganges forms by the joining of the Alaknanda River and Bhagirathi River at Devprayag. The Bhagirathi, which is considered the Ganges' true source, starts from Gomukh . Known as the Padma River in Bangladesh, it joins the Jamuna River/Brahmputra. The Brahmaputra is longer, but most of its course is not in India.The Ganges Brahmaputra river system forms the largest delta in the world known as the Sunderbans before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.

Indus/Sindhu River System: The Indus River originates in the northern slopes of the Kailash range near Lake Mansarovar in Tibet. Although most of the river's course runs through neighbouring Pakistan, a portion of it does run through Indian territory, as do parts of the courses of its five major tributaries - Beas, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi and Sutlej.

Brahmaputra River System: Brahmaputra originates in Tibet, near the sources of the Indus and the Sutlej. It is about 2,900 kilometres long. In Tibet, where it is known as the Yarlung Zangbo River, or Tsangpo, it flows east, parallel to the Himalayas. Reaching Namjagbarwa, it turns south and enters India in Arunachal Pradesh, where is it known as Dihang. In Assam it is called the Brahmaputra. Just before entering Bangladesh it splits into two distributaries, the larger of which is called the Jamuna River.
Peninsular/Prayaydwipiya River System: The main water divide in peninsular rivers is formed by the Western Ghats, which run from north to south close to the western coast. Most of the major rivers of the peninsula such as the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Kaveri flow eastwards and drain into the Bay of Bengal. These rivers make delta at their mouth. The Narmada and Tapi are the only long rivers, which flow west and make esturies.

How to apply for RAS Exam Online from outside Rajasthan/ Other state Candidates: How to apply for RAS Exam Online if living outside Rajasthan because of Job or if you are Other state Candidates, This is one of common question amongst candidates who want to apply for RAS/RTS Exam 2012. As there are many candidates working or studying in Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Chandigarh, Bhopal, Noida, Gurgaon or any other state or any part of world. Don't worry Applying for RAS Exam Online is too easy, you just have to follow simple steps:

1. SUBMIT FEE: Submit required Fee at CSC/ Jan Suvida Kendra/ e-Mitra available across Rajasthan or ask your friend(Living in Rajasthan) to submit fee, For submission of fee all require is Four details:

Once fee is submitted at CSC/e-Mitra, He will provide you a 16 digit TOKEN Number, Just ask your friend to Send Token ID.

2. SCAN PHOTO, SIGN: Now payment of fee part is over, you all need is to apply Online from RPSC Website, Before applying prepare your SCAN Photo & Signature with Size less than 100 KB, Dimension less than 500 and Picture Format is JPEG or any standard format (Better select JPEG Format)

3. APPLY ONLINE: Now apply online at RPSC Website http://rpsconline.rajasthan.gov.in/

Select Payment Mode = Payment By Kiosk, Click over Proceed Button
Enter Token No. and DOB and Click over Validate Button.

Now once you FEE Token No. is validated, you will get a 1 Page Simple Form for with basic details like Name, DOB, Exam center, Qualification(Only Division, No Marks), Category, Photos, Sign etcs. 

Fill the Form and Submit, If some error is there it will show with reason during submission.
One successful submission of form, you will get 11 digit Application ID for submitted form.
You are done !
4. CHECK STATUS: You can check application status with Application ID at http://rpsconline.rajasthan.gov.in/applicationDetailReport with Token No/ Mobile No. and DOB.

Total Post:- 39,544

Educational Qualification :  

LEVEL 1 ( Class 1 to V ): Minimum 50% Marks in 12th or other qualification as per ruels, Please refer detail Notification to clarify. &
LEVEL 2 ( Class V to VIII ): Graduation with B.Ed or other qualification as per ruels, Please refer detailed Official Notification to clarify the exact qualification details.

Apply Online at :- at  http://exam.rajpanchayat.gov.in/

Last date of Apply Online :- 10 April 2012 ( Closed )

3rd Grade teacher Exam Date :- 2 JUNE, 2012

Examination for Level-1 & Level-2 will be held on same day on different time at District/ Block headquarters on 13th May 2012.

For Syllabus, Notification/ Advertisement for III Grade Teacher, Paper Pattern, How to apply Online and other details: :Click Here