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State Holidays MCQ — 93 Practice Questions with Answers

State Holidays is a Current Affairs topic in the RAS/RPSC syllabus. This page gathers exam-style State Holidays multiple-choice questions with correct answers and explanations, so aspirants can test recall and revise frequently examined concepts.

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Q1. With reference to gazetted and restricted holidays in Rajasthan in 2026, consider the following statements: 1. Gazetted holidays are official days when all government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses remain closed. 2. Restricted holidays may be observed based on an employee's community, religious affiliation, or organizational needs. 3. Restricted holidays are mandatory national or regional holidays when all government offices are closed. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 and 2 only Correct
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D None of the above

Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the calendar page's definitions. Statement 3 is incorrect because the page assigns the mandatory-closure definition to gazetted holidays, while restricted holidays are optional by community, religion or organizational need.

Q2. With reference to November-December 2026 gazetted holidays in Rajasthan, consider the following statements: 1. Govardhan Puja was listed on 9 November 2026, a Monday. 2. Bhai Dooj was listed on 11 November 2026, a Wednesday. 3. Guru Nanak Jayanti was listed on 24 November 2026, a Monday. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 only
B 1 and 2 only Correct
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Govardhan Puja is listed on 09.11.2026 Monday and Bhai Dooj on 11.11.2026 Wednesday. Statement 3 is incorrect because Guru Nanak Jayanti is listed on 24.11.2026 Tuesday, not Monday.

Q3. With reference to August-September 2026 gazetted holidays in Rajasthan, consider the following statements: 1. Independence Day was listed on 15 August 2026, a Saturday. 2. Raksha Bandhan was listed on 28 August 2026, a Friday. 3. Shri Krishna Janmashtami was listed on 4 September 2026, a Saturday. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 and 2 only Correct
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D None of the above

Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Independence Day is listed on 15.08.2026 Saturday and Raksha Bandhan on 28.08.2026 Friday. Statement 3 is incorrect because Shri Krishna Janmashtami is listed on 04.09.2026 Friday, not Saturday.

Q4. With reference to Maharshi Parashuram Jayanti as observed in Rajasthan in 2026, consider the following statements: 1. It was a notified state holiday on 19.04.2026. 2. In 2026, it coincided with Akshaya Tritiya. 3. Shri Parashuram Gyanpeeth, supported by the state, is located in Jodhpur. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 and 2 only Correct
B 2 and 3 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct: the 2026 Rajasthan holiday list records Parshuram Jayanti on 19.04.2026, and the corpus fact bank states that Maharshi Parashuram Jayanti coincided with Akshaya Tritiya in 2026. Statement 3 is incorrect because the cited corpus fact locates Shri Parashuram Gyanpeeth in Jaipur, not Jodhpur.

Q5. With reference to administrative notes in the Rajasthan GAD holiday notification for 2026, consider the following statements: 1. All Saturdays and Sundays in the year were to remain normal public holidays. 2. Public holidays for bank employees under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 were to be published separately by the Finance (Ways and Means) Department. 3. For local fairs/festivals, each District Collector and the Resident Commissioner's office in New Delhi were to declare two local holidays. 4. In Kota district, the day after Janmashtami would automatically be treated as the holiday in place of Janmashtami. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 and 2 only
B 1, 3 and 4 only
C 2 and 4 only
D 1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct

Explanation

All four statements are correct. These are direct administrative notes attached to the Rajasthan GAD notification: Saturdays/Sundays remain normal public holidays; bank holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act are separately published by Finance (Ways and Means); two local holidays are declared by District Collectors and the Resident Commissioner's office in New Delhi; and Kota treats the day after Janmashtami as the holiday in place of Janmashtami.

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