What is the state animal of Rajasthan?
Correct answer: B
The camel was declared Rajasthan's state animal in 2014.
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What is the state bird of Rajasthan?
Correct answer: B
The Great Indian Bustard, locally called Godawan, is Rajasthan's state bird.
What is the state tree of Rajasthan?
Correct answer: B
The Khejri tree, well adapted to arid conditions, is Rajasthan's state tree.
What is the state flower of Rajasthan?
Correct answer: B
The Rohida flower is Rajasthan's state flower.
The Chipko-like tree conservation movement (Bishnoi sacrifice against felling of Khejri trees) in 1730 took place at Khejarli village near which city?
Correct answer: A
The Khejarli massacre (1730), where Bishnoi villagers sacrificed their lives protecting Khejri trees, occurred near Jodhpur.
The Bishnoi community of Rajasthan is widely known for its strict traditional principles of:
Correct answer: A
The Bishnoi community follows 29 principles emphasising conservation of wildlife and trees.
Which Rajasthani sport/game, played with wooden pegs (gilli-danda-like), is a traditional rural pastime of the state?
Correct answer: D
Rajasthan has several traditional folk games and sports, including gilli-danda and camel/horse events at fairs.
Which city in Rajasthan is often called the 'Sun City' due to its high number of sunny days annually?
Correct answer: A
Jodhpur is often referred to as the Sun City for its consistently sunny, arid climate.
Rajasthan shares its longest state boundary with which neighbouring Indian state?
Correct answer: A
Rajasthan's longest inter-state boundary is with Madhya Pradesh.
The Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers-style IPL franchise based in Jaipur is called:
Correct answer: A
Rajasthan Royals, based in Jaipur, is the state's IPL cricket franchise.
Ajmer Sharif Dargah, a major Sufi shrine visited by devotees of all faiths, is dedicated to which saint?
Correct answer: A
The Ajmer Sharif Dargah is the shrine of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
Nathdwara, an important Vaishnav pilgrimage town near Udaipur, is famous for its temple dedicated to which deity?
Correct answer: A
Nathdwara's Shrinathji temple, devoted to a form of Krishna, is a major pilgrimage site.
Ranakpur, known for its intricately carved marble Jain temple, is located in which district?
Correct answer: A
The Ranakpur Jain temple complex is located in Pali district.
The Rajasthan International Centre and major cultural events like the Jaipur Literature Festival highlight Jaipur's growing reputation as a hub for:
Correct answer: A
The Jaipur Literature Festival is one of the world's largest free literary festivals, held annually in Jaipur.
Which Rajasthan-born social reformer and philanthropist is closely associated with promoting Gandhian ideals and industry, and after whom institutions in Wardha and Rajasthan are named?
Correct answer: A
Jamnalal Bajaj, born in Sikar district, was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and a prominent industrialist-philanthropist.
Maharana Pratap's capital, after being forced to give up Chittorgarh, was later established at:
Correct answer: D
Udaipur was founded by Udai Singh II; Maharana Pratap later ruled from areas including Chavand during his resistance against the Mughals.
The famous Rajasthani proverb-rich oral tradition and the Rajasthani language itself belong to which broader linguistic family?
Correct answer: A
Rajasthani is an Indo-Aryan language/language group spoken across Rajasthan.
Which Rajasthan-based miniature painting style is especially known for its delicate, large-eyed depictions of Radha, developed under Nihal Chand's patronage court?
Correct answer: A
The Kishangarh school is famous for the iconic 'Bani Thani' painting.
Which of these is a major desert festival held annually in Jaisalmer, showcasing folk music, camel events and desert culture?
Correct answer: A
The Jaisalmer Desert Festival celebrates the culture of the Thar desert region.
The Rajasthan government's flagship scheme providing free/subsidised medicines and diagnostics at government hospitals is known as:
Correct answer: A
The Mukhyamantri Nishulk Dava Yojana provides free essential medicines at Rajasthan's government health facilities.
Which Rajasthan city hosts the Mayo College, one of India's oldest and most prestigious residential schools, established in the 19th century?
Correct answer: A
Mayo College, founded in 1875, is located in Ajmer.
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani), a leading private technical institute, has its original campus in which Rajasthan town?
Correct answer: A
BITS Pilani's founding campus is located in Pilani, Jhunjhunu district.
Rajasthan's total population, per the 2011 Census, ranked it among India's states as approximately the:
Correct answer: B
Despite being the largest state by area, Rajasthan ranks around 7th-8th by population among Indian states (2011 Census).
Which Rajasthan region, comprising Kota, Bundi, Baran and Jhalawar districts, is often referred to as the 'Hadoti' region?
Correct answer: A
Hadoti refers to the Kota-Bundi-Baran-Jhalawar cluster in southeastern Rajasthan.
The historic region comprising Jhunjhunu and Sikar districts, famous for its painted havelis, is known as:
Correct answer: A
Shekhawati is renowned for its frescoed havelis built by wealthy merchant families.