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Solve 19 Rajasthan GK questions for RAS/RPSC preparation.

Practice questions

Q1Which was the first Rajput Royal family to have matrimonial alliance with the Mughals?

A Chouhan
B Rathore
C Kachchawahas
D Guhilot
Explanation

The first Rajput royal family to forge a matrimonial alliance with the Mughals was the Kachhwaha (Kachchawahas) of Amber. Raja Bharmal of Amer gave his daughter in marriage to Emperor Akbar in February 1562, marking the first such alliance. The Guhilots (Mewar) consistently refused Mughal matrimonial ties.

Q2Which of the following institutes develops industrial areas in Rajasthan ?

A Rajasthan Finance Corporation Ltd.
B Bureau of Investment Promotion.
C Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Ltd.
D Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation
Explanation

RIICO's official profile says it has pioneered industrialisation in Rajasthan by setting up industrial areas and administering their development and management. That institution is the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Ltd. Hence option C is correct.

Q3In which of the following inscriptions Pratihars have been referred to as Gurjars ? A. Nilgund B. Devli C. Radhanpur D. Karhad Codes :

A A, D
B A, C, D
C A, B, C
D A, B, C, D
Explanation

Epigraphic references on the Pratihara-Gurjara identification include the Nilgund, Deoli, Radhanpur and Karhad records, where Gurjara is used for the Pratihara power or ruler. Since all four listed inscriptions are covered, the code containing A, B, C and D is correct. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Q4Which of the following generals of Alauddin Khilji was killed during the attack on Ranthambhor in 1300 A.D. ?

A Ulugh Khan
B Nusrat Khan
C Jafar Khan
D Ainulmulk Multani
Explanation

For the Ranthambhor campaign, Alauddin Khalji sent Ulugh Khan and Nusrat Khan against the fort. During the siege, a projectile from the defenders struck Nusrat Khan at the Naulakhi gate and he died. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Q5Who among the following Rajput Sardars fought on the side of Maharana Sanga against Babur in the Battle of Khanwa ? (i) Raja Bharmal (Idar) (ii) Viramdev Mertiya (iii) Rao Bika (iv) Rao Lunkarn Choose the correct answer using the codes given below : Codes :

A (i) and (ii)
B (ii), (iii) and (iv)
C (i), (ii) and (iv)
D (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Explanation

Among the listed chiefs, Raja Bharmal of Idar and Viramdev Mertiya are associated with Rana Sanga's side at Khanwa. Rao Bika and Rao Lunkaran are not included in this correct combination, so option A is correct.

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6In Rajasthan, evidence of fire altars has been found at –

AMohenjodaro
BChanhudaro
CLothal
DKalibanga

7Which Rajput ruler was given the highest Mansab Sapth Hajari by Akbar?

ARaja Bharmal
BMotaraja Udai Singh
CRaja Man Singh
DRaja Bhagwant Das

8Which civilization of Rajasthan is also known as "Tamrasanchayi" ?

AGaneshwar
BBagor
CAhar
DGilund

9Which of the following civilization is also called Dhoolkot ?

AKalibangan
BAhar
CBalathal
DBairath

10Which ruler of Amer was given the Title of Farzand by Akbar?

ABharmal
BBhagwandas
CMansingh
DMirza Raja Jaisingh

11Which of the following civilization is located on the origin of Kantli river ?

ARangmahal
BBairath
CGaneshwar
DKalibangan

12Somdeva, author of 'Lalit-Vigraharaj', was at the court of which Chauhan ruler ?

AVigraharaj IV (Bisaldev)
BPrithviraj I
CSomeshwar
DArnoraj

13Which dynasty of Rajputana took part in the tripartite struggle for the control over the city of Kannauj?

AChauhan
BGurjar Pratihar
CParmar
DGehlot

14Which of the following rulers was bestowed the Jagirs of Shamshabad and Nurpur and the title of ‘Rai’ by Akbar?

AMota Raja Udaisingh of Marwar
BMansingh of Amer
CRai Singh of Bikaner
DRai Mukund Singh

15Which of the following rulers of Pratihar dynasty of Mandor transferred his capital from Mandor to Merta ?

AKakkuk
BRajjil
CNagbhatt I
DBauk

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