11. Taratai Mata, whose temple is located in Talwara (Banswara), is also known by which other name?
(A) Gajlakshmi
(B) Mahakali
(C) Tripura Sundari
(D) Avari Mata
Answer – C
Tarai Mata is known as Tripura Sundari.
His temple is situated in Talwara (Banswara). The temple was renovated by Chanda Bhai Luhar of the Panchal caste around the 3rd century. During the excavation in 1982, an idol of Shiva Parvati was found here.
Being situated in three puris named Shaktipuri, Shivpuri and Vishnupuri, she is called Tripura Sundari. It is said that the rulers of Gujarat, Malwa and Marwar were worshipers of Tripura Sundari.
12. Who is the chairman of the committee constituted to prepare the new energy policy of Rajasthan?
(A) Bhaskar A Sawant
(B) Manohar Kumar
(C) Rajesh Sharma
(D) Usha Jain
Answer: a
The committee formed under the chairmanship of MD Rajasthan Energy Development Corporation Mr. Bhaskar A. Sawant will study all the related points and possibilities and submit a report.
13. In which month of the Hindu calendar is the famous Pushkar fair of Rajasthan held?
(A) Chaitra
(B) Sawan
(C) Falgun
(D) Karthik
Answer – D
The Pushkar fair is held on the full moon day of the Kartik month of the Hindu calendar. Pushkar Fair, also known as Pushkar Camel Fair or locally Kartik Fair or Fair of Pushkar
Pushkar Fair is one of the largest camel, horse and cattle fairs in India.
The fair takes place on the banks of the Pushkar Lake. Pilgrims bathe in Pushkar Lake. It is believed that taking a bath here cures all skin diseases and makes the skin clean.
Pushkar is also known as Teerthraj, Konkan Teerth and maternal uncle of Teerths.
Note: According to the Gregorian calendar, the Pushkar fair takes place in late October and early November.
14. When was the ‘Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme’ of Rajasthan launched?
(A) On 15th August, 2022
(B) On 9th September, 2022
(C) 8th November, 2022
(D) On 18th November, 2022
Answer: b
On the lines of the Government of India’s ‘Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme’, ‘Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme’ has been started in Rajasthan with the aim of providing employment in urban areas. The scheme has been launched on 9th September 2022 from Khaniya ki Bawdi in Jaipur.
15. What is the correct chronological order of Alauddin’s attacks on Rajasthan?
1. Jalore invasion
2. Chittor invasion
3. Ranthambore Assault
Code:
(A) 3, 2, 1
(B) 2, 3, 1
(C) 1, 2, 3
(D) 3, 1, 2
Answer: a
The correct chronology of Alauddin’s invasions on Rajasthan is:
Ranthambore attack
Chittor attack
Jalore attack
Additional Information:
Khilji attacked and captured the Chittorgarh fort on 26 August 1303 in a historic and brutal battle. As a result, the legendary queen Padmini and other women inside the fort committed Jauhar to protect their honor and avoid the horrific fate of being raped and taken captive by the invading army.
• In 1301, Alauddin Khilji, ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in India, conquered the neighboring kingdom of Ranastambhpura (modern Ranthambore).
• In 1311 Alauddin Khilji, ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, sent an army to capture the Jalore fort in present-day Rajasthan, India. Jalore was ruled by the Chahamana ruler Kanhadeva, whose forces had previously fought several battles with the Delhi army, especially since Alauddin had conquered the neighboring Siwana fort.
16. Who was the first Chief Justice of ‘Rajasthan High Court’?
(A) K.K. Varma
(B) D.S. Dave
(C) Sarju Prasad
(D) None of these
Answer – A
The Rajasthan High Court in Rajasthan was established in 1949 at Jodhpur.
A bench was established in Jaipur. The first judge of the Rajasthan High Court was Mr. Kamalkant Verma. Kailashnath Wanchoo was the longest serving High Court judge of Rajasthan.
At the district level in Rajasthan, it is a district court for civil cases and a session’s court for criminal cases.
Additional Information:
• Gurmukh Nihal Singh – First Governor of Rajasthan.
• Hiralal Shastri – First Chief Minister of Rajasthan.
• Yashoda Devi – First woman legislator of Rajasthan.
17. Who among the following was the first Prime Minister of Matsya Sangh?
(A) Sawai Mansingh
(B) Bhupal Singh
(C) Tikaram Paliwal
(D) Shobharam Kumawat
Answer – D
The Prime Minister of Matsya Sangh was Shobharam Kumawat. The United States of Matsya, also known as Matsya Union or Matsya Sangh, was a state of India that was formed on 18 March 1948 after the merger of the four erstwhile princely states of Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur and Karauli.
18. Match List-I (Wildlife Sanctuaries) with List-II (Places) and select the answer using the code given below:
List – I List – II
a. Maru National Park 1. Udaipur
b. Talchhapar 2. Bharatpur
c. Phulwadi ki Naal 3. Jaisalmer
d. Bandh Baretha 4. Churu
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 2 3 1 4
(B) 3 2 4 1
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 4 3 2 1
Answer: c
Desert National Park is a national park located near the cities of Jaisalmer and Barmer in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
It is one of the largest national parks, spread over an area of 3162 sq km. The Desert National Park is a classic example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert.
Talchhapar Sanctuary is a sanctuary located in the Churu district of northwestern Rajasthan, in the Shekhawati region of India.
It is known for black bucks and is also home to a variety of birds. Phulwari Ki Naal Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the southern Aravalli hills bordering the state of Gujarat, in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan. It was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary on 6 October 1983 by the Government of Rajasthan.
The Raja of Bharatpur had reserved 200 square kilometers of Bandh Baretha as a wildlife sanctuary before India’s independence.
These are old wildlife sanctuaries, which are currently under the administration of the Forest Department. The construction of the dam on the Kukund River was started by Maharaj Jaswant Singh in 1866 AD and was completed by Maharaj Ram Singh in 1897 AD. The Basant Durbar Palace was built by Maharaja Kishan Singh and is the private property of the Bharatpur royal family. Bandh Baretha is a bird watcher’s paradise with more than 200 species of birds, including the special Kala Junbagla (Black Bittern).
19. In which district is the recently announced new tourist destination ‘Guwardi Dam’ located?
(a) Chittorgarh
(b) Banswara
(C) Bhilwara
(d) Kota
Answer: c
Guwardi Dam near Bhilwara city of Rajasthan
Meja Dam: It is on Kothari River in Mandalgarh town of Bhilwara in the state of Rajasthan.
20. The ornaments of ‘Tarkashi’ are famous in which place?
(A) Udaipur
(B) Nathdwara
(C) Chittorgarh
(D) Barmer
Answer: b
Nathdwara is a town in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan which is famous for its cloth painting also known as Nathdwara painting.
Shrinathji Temple is located in Nathdwara, Udaipur. Pink Gangaur is celebrated in Nathdwara.