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RAS question

Which lake in Rajasthan has the 'Raj Prashasti' inscription?

Correct answer: (A) Rajsamand.

Rajsamand Lake in Rajasthan has the Raj Prashasti inscription at Nouchoki on its bank.

  1. (A)

    Rajsamand

  2. (B)

    Ana Sagar

  3. (C)

    Jaisamand

  4. (D)

    Pichola

Explanation

Rajsamand is the correct answer because the Raj Prashasti is at Nouchoki on the shore of Rajsamand Lake. Rajsamand town and district are named after this lake. The artificial lake was commissioned in the 17th century by Rana Raj Singh of Mewar. Composed by Ranchhor Bhatt, the Raj Prashasti is carved on 25 stone slabs. It is regarded as the world's longest Sanskrit inscription carved in stone and the world's largest stone inscription.

Why the other options are wrong

  • (B) Ana Sagar is associated with Baradari, not with the Raj Prashasti inscription.
  • (C) Jaisamand is associated with Jai Singh, not with the Raj Prashasti inscription at Rajsamand Lake.
  • (D) Pichola is not correct because it is not associated with a major inscription comparable to the Raj Prashasti.

Concept

This question tests Rajasthan geography through the historical and cultural landmarks associated with lakes. Such associations recur in RAS, so lakes should be studied together with their builders, locations, monuments, and inscriptions.

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