21. The world’s largest Solar (Solar Energy) Park Bhadla is located?
(1) Jodhpur
(2) Barmer
(3) Jaisalmer
(4) Bikaner
Answer: 1
The Bhadla Solar Park located in Jodhpur has now become the world’s largest solar park. This solar park is spread over 14 thousand acres i.e. about 50 thousand square km and 36 solar plants of 18 big companies are installed here.
This park is located in Bhadla, Phalodi tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, India.
22. At which place the foundation stone of Rajasthan’s first Ayurvedic medical center, Health and Wellness Center has been laid?
(A) Khamnore
(B) Karanpur
(C) Kotra
(D) Khimsar
Answer: a
Performed Bhumi Pujan and foundation stone of State’s first Ayurvedic medical center Health and Wellness Center at Billi ki Bhagal village in Fatehpur gram Panchayat of Khamnor tehsil of Rajsamand district
23. Where is ‘Moosi Rani Ki Chhatri’ located?
(A) Jaisalmer
(B) Alwar
(C) Udaipur
(D) Jodhpur
Answer – B
‘Moosi Rani Ki Chhatri’ is located in Alwar.
Musi Maharani Ki Chhatri is one of the most famous monuments of Rajasthan.
Built by Vinay Singh, the famous monument is located just outside the city of Alwar. Musi Maharani Ki Chhatri is one of the most famous monuments in Alwar. Musi Maharani Ki Chhatri is an attractive monument of historical importance. This two-storied structure was built by Vinay Singh in the year 1815 AD in honor of Maharaja Bakhtawar Singh and his queen, Rani Musi. The structural design of the elephant based on red sandstone pillars is an attention-grabbing piece in the monument. The upper story is in marble stone with unusual round roofs (domes), splendid turns and arches.
Additional Information:
- Maharaja Vinay Singh of Alwar got this two-storied monument built in 1815 in memory of his father, Maharaja Bakhtawar Singh.
- It is also known as Musi Maharani ki Chhatri, after the king’s mistress, who committed sati here after her death. After sati, she was accepted as the wife of the king.
24. Recently large reserves of Uranium have been found in Rajasthan?
(A) Anandpur Bhukiya
(B) Saladipur
(C) Amet (Udaipur)
(D) Rohil (Sikar)
Answer – D
Rohil (Sikar): In a bid to boost its indigenous nuclear power programme, India has discovered large uranium deposits at Rohil in Sikar district of Rajasthan. Uranium ore reserves at Rohil Central are estimated at 5,185 tonnes but are of low quality.
25. Where has the construction of the largest Nuclear Power Plant (NPCIL) been started in Rajasthan?
(a) Banswara
(b) Dausa
(c) Chittorgarh
(d) Kota
Answer: a
The nuclear power station to be set up by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited in Banswara will be the safest from the point of view of radiation etc.
Four units of 700 MW each are to be set up in the nuclear power plant to be set up by NPCIL in Banswara. This will be a Pressurized Heavy Water Plant to be built with indigenous technology.
NOTE: Banswara was founded by Bansia Bhil. Banswara is also known as the city of hundred islands. Because there are many islands in the Mahi river flowing through here
26. Match the following:
List-I (Branch of Ramsnehi sect) List-II (Founder)
(1) Shahpura (i) Saint Hariram Das Ji
(2) Singhthal                                                     (ii) Sant Ramdas ji
(3) Khedapa                                                      (iii) Saint Dariyav ji
(4) Ren                                                              (iv) Saint Ramcharan ji
Code:
(A) (1)-(ii), (2)-(iii), (3)-(iv), (4)-(i)
(B) (1)-(iv), (2)-(i), (3)-(iii), (4)-(ii)
(C) (1)-(iv), (2)-(i), (3)-(ii), (4)-(iii)
(D) (1)-(i), (2)-(ii), (3)-(iii), (4)-(iv)
Answer – B
27. Rajasthan Tourism Department organized ‘Folk Safar’ in collaboration with which organization?
(A) ASEAN
(B) UNESCO
(C) IMF
(D) UNICEF
Answer: b
Cultural program ‘Folk Safar’ was organized at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur in collaboration with Rajasthan Tourism Department and UNESCO.
28. For which fort did Colonel James Todd say that if he was offered a jagir in Rajasthan, he would choose this fort?
(A) Chittorgarh
(B) Bhainsrodgarh
(C) Nahargarh
(D) Ranthambore
Answer – B
Bhainsrodgarh Fort or Bhainsrodgarh Fort is an ancient fort known as a major tourist destination in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Rawatbhata is the nearest town from Bhainsrodgarh.
29. Who presided over the seventh session of the All India National State Lok Parishad held at Udaipur?
(A) K. M. Munshi
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) J. B. Kriplani
(D) Mahatma Gandhi
Answer – B
30. Gavari is a folk drama based on?
(A) On the story of Krishna-Kansa
(B) On the story of Heer-Ranjha
(C) On the story of Shiva-Bhasmasur
(D) On the story of Pratap-Akbar
Answer – C
Gavari is a folk drama based on the story of Shiva-Bhasmasur.
Gavari is a 40 days long festival celebrated every year in July and September among the tribal people like Bhil, Mewar region of Rajasthan, India. The Gawri dance-drama of the Bhils has its origin in the story of Shiva and Bhasmasura, Bhairavnath being the form of Shiva and Ambava symbolizing Gauri. There are four types of characters in this folk drama – God, man, demon and animal. The two days before the end of Gavari are Ghadavan (day 1) and Valavan (day 2).
31. Which of the following (Research Institute – Location) is not correctly matched?
(A) National Research Center for Seed Spices – Tijara
(B) Central Arid Zone Research Institute – Jodhpur
(C) National Arid Zone Horticulture Research Center – Beechwal
(D) National Mustard Research Center – Saver
Answer – A
National Research Center on Seed Spices is located at Dumra, Ajmer (Rajasthan).
It was established on 16 July 2014 on the 86th ICAR Foundation Day. ICAR- National Research Center on Seed Spices is an apex center of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research working on the improvement of seed spices and its stakeholders since its inception in 2000. The mandate of this institute is to conduct basic, applied and strategic research for the improvement of seed spice crops.
Additional Information:
Central Arid Zone Research Institute – Jodhpur
The Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) is one of the largest research institutes of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), working under the aegis of the Department of Agricultural Research, Ministry of Agriculture and the Department of Farmers Welfare and Education (DARE), Government of India. It is an autonomous organization.
- National Research Center on Rapeseed and Mustard, Sewer
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) established the National Research Center on Rapeseed and Mustard (NRCRM) on October 20, 1993 at Sewer, Bharatpur Rajasthan.
- National Research Center for Arid Horticulture – Beechwal
- ICAR-Central Institute of Arid Horticulture is located in Bichwal Bikaner.
32. Who is called ‘Mauser’ in the customs of Rajasthan?
(A) Griha Pravesh
(B) Dowry
(C) Preeti Bhoj on the occasion of marriage
(D) Death feast
Answer – D
In the customs of Rajasthan, the meaning of ‘Mausar’ is in the form of death feast.
‘Mausar’ is a cultural practice in Rajasthan, where on the occasion of the death of a family member – in which ceremonial rituals extend over a period of 12 days, the twelfth day is marked by a wedding as a feast in honor of the deceased.
It is a custom among the Jat and Bishnoi communities of Rajasthan and is seen as a marker for cleaning the house after a death within the family.
33. Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary, which was seen in the news, is located in which district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Gorakhpur
[B] Prayagraj
[C] Varanasi
[D] Meerut
Answer: C [Varanasi]
Notes:
The National Green Tribunal criticized three district magistrates in Uttar Pradesh and the state’s pollution control board for carelessly approving mining in the Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary. It is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
It is India’s first freshwater turtle sanctuary, covering a 7 km stretch of the Ganga River. The sanctuary was created to protect turtles, which were released to help naturally decompose half-burnt human remains in the Ganga as part of the Ganga Action Plan. Turtle hatchlings are bred in Sarnath, with 2,000 eggs brought annually from Chambal and Yamuna rivers. The sanctuary also hosts Gangetic Dolphins, diverse turtles, and fish species like Rohu and Tengra.
34. Which country developed the world’s first wooden satellite named LignoSat?
[A] Japan
[B] Russia
[C] China
[D] Israel
Answer: A [Japan]
Notes:
Japan will test the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat, developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry. It will be launched on a SpaceX rocket and sent to the International Space Station. LignoSat, made from Japanese honoki wood, will orbit for six months to test wood’s durability in space. Wood, unlike metal, doesn’t rot or catch fire in space, and it burns up cleanly upon reentry without polluting. Former astronaut Takao Doi envisions this as a step toward using wood for sustainable construction on the Moon and Mars, like planting trees and building timber houses.
35. Recently, the External Affairs Minister of India inaugurated India’s new Consulate General in which city of Australia?
[A] Brisbane
[B] Melbourne
[C] Perth
[D] Sydney
Answer: A [Brisbane]
Notes:
India’s new consulate in Brisbane, Australia, was inaugurated by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The consulate marks a milestone in India-Australia relations, strengthened by recent trade deals. Queensland, home to about 100,000 of Australia’s nearly one million Indian-origin residents, is key to these ties, with India as its second-largest export market. India also has consulates in Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. The Brisbane consulate will be led by diplomat Neetu Bhagotia, who has prior experience in India’s missions in Bhutan and Russia.
36. Which organization has prepared the Global Environment Outlook (GEO-7) report?
[A] United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
[B] United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
[C] World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
[D] World Bank
Answer: B [United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)]
Notes:
The Global Environment Outlook (GEO-7) is a crucial report being drafted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It aims to offer policymakers a comprehensive assessment of environmental changes and effective solutions to combat pressing ecological issues. Scheduled for launch at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in December 2025, GEO-7 will cover a broad spectrum of environmental topics, emphasizing the interconnectedness of environmental health with economic and social stability, thereby influencing decisions across various sectors for sustainable development.
37. What is Agrivoltaic Farming, which was highlighted in International Solar Alliance (ISA) event?
[A] The simultaneous use of land for agriculture and solar energy generation
[B] The practice of growing crops with no water usage
[C] Growing crops in underground farms
[D] None of the Above
Answer: A [The simultaneous use of land for agriculture and solar energy generation]
Notes:
The Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in New Delhi focused on sustainable energy and Agrivoltaic farming. Agrivoltaic farming involves using land for both agriculture and solar energy generation, with crops growing under solar panels.
It maximizes land efficiency, provides shade to crops, reduces heat stress, and supports climate resilience. This practice boosts renewable energy generation, contributes to food security, and offers economic benefits by diversifying income through both crops and solar energy.