Q. One Rajasthan-born industrialist contributed a sum of Rs. 22, 000 in 1920s to C. V. Raman’s path breaking research which won him the Nobel Prize –

Correct Answer

Ghanshyam Das Birla

More Questions on Rajasthan

  • Q. Consider the following statements – 1. Aravalli restricts the eastward expansion of desert. 2. All the rivers of Rajasthan have their origin from Aravalli. 3. The distribution pattern of rainfall in Rajasthan is not affected by Aravalli. 4. Aravalli region is rich in metallic minerals. Select the correct answer given below –
    A)Only 1 and 4 are correct.
    B)1, 2 and 3 are correct.
    C)2, 3 and 4 are correct.
    D)Only 3 and 4 are correct
    Answer: Only 1 and 4 are correct.
  • Q. In Rajasthan, the maximum area of waste land is found in the district of :
    A)Barmer
    B)Pali
    C)Jalore
    D)Jaisalmer
    Answer: Jaisalmer
  • Q. Which town in Rajasthan is well – known for the traditional craft of block printing of delicate floral motifs?
    A)Bagru
    B)Sanganer
    C)Jaipur
    D)Barmer
    Answer: Sanganer
  • Q. The city of Rajasthan where there is no airport is –
    A)Kota
    B)Jodhpur
    C)Udaipur
    D)Ajmer
    Answer: Ajmer
  • Q. Production of white cement in Rajasthan is in –
    A)Gotan
    B)Nimmbanera
    C)Beawar
    D)Chittorgarh
    Answer: Gotan
  • Q. The name of factory (department) of Jaipurstate where the artist made paintings and miniatures was –
    A)Sutarkhana
    B)Suratkhana
    C)Toshakhana
    D)Jawaharkhana
    Answer: Suratkhana
  • Q. In Rajasthan, Jahangir’s Palaces are situated in –
    A)Deeg
    B)Ajmer
    C)Kishangarh
    D)Pushkar
    Answer: Pushkar
  • Q. Dr. Krishan Jakhar of Rajasthan has been awarded the Sahitya Akadami Prize for Rajasthani translation 2017. She is awarded this prize for which of her work of translation?
    A)Bhint
    B)Aadane Dharyodi Ankhanya
    C)Gatha Tista Par Ri
    D)Toba Tek Singh
    Answer: Bhint
  • Q. Match the following : List-I (Major irrigation project) List-II (Beneficiary Districts of irrigation projects) a. Sidhmukh Project 1. Jalore and Barmer b. Narmada Project 2. Jalore, Pali and Jodhpur c. Jawai Project 3. Udaipur and Pratapgarh d. Jakham Project 4. Hanumangarh and Churu
    A)a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
    B)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
    C)a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
    D)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
  • Q. Match the following : a. Wildlife Sanctuary 1. Sariska b. Keoladev Park 2. Jaisalmer c. Desert National park 3. Bharatpur d. Tiger reserve 4. Jaisamand
    A)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    B)a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
    C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    D)a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
    Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
  • Q. The following items consist of two statements, one labelled as assertion (A) and the other as reason (R). You are required to examine these two statements and select the answer: Assertion (A) : Biogas is a good source of energy in Rural Rajasthan. Reason (R) : Rajasthan has a large number of domestic animals.
    A)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
    B)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
    C)Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
    D)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
    Answer: Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  • Q. Got – Manglodh’ area is associated with which mineral?
    A)Rock Phosphate
    B)Tungsten
    C)Gypsum
    D)Manganese
    Answer: Gypsum
  • Q. The basic reason for drought and famine in Rajasthan is –
    A)Irregular, Scanty and uncertain rainfall
    B)Degradation of forest and soil
    C)The extension of Aravalli from south-west to northeast
    D)Unthought and unscientific way of using water
    Answer: The extension of Aravalli from south-west to northeast
  • Q. Who was the first Dronacharya Awardee of Rajasthan state?
    A)Paramjeet Singh
    B)Karan Singh
    C)Ripudaman Singh
    D)Gopal Saini
    Answer: Karan Singh
  • Q. Among the crafts that have been shortlisted by National Institute of Design for Geographical Indicator Status is –
    A)Zari work of Ajmer and block printing of Sanganer
    B)Embroidery of Barmer and woollens of Jaisalmer
    C)Jaipur for blue pottery and Udaipur for clay work
    D)Paintings of Kishangadh and Namdas of Tonk
    Answer: Jaipur for blue pottery and Udaipur for clay work
  • Q. From which area of Rajasthan the maximum crude oil production was received in the year 2017 – 18 (upto December 2017)?
    A)Jaisalmer basin
    B)Barmer - Sanchore basin
    C)Bikaner - Nagaur basin
    D)None of these
    Answer: Barmer - Sanchore basin
  • Q. What is the height of Guru Shikhar peak of Rajasthan?
    A)1724 m
    B)1750 m
    C)1722 m
    D)1780 m
    Answer: 1722 m
  • Q. Solar observatory in Rajasthan is located at
    A)Udaipur
    B)Kota
    C)Jaipur
    D)Ajmer
    Answer: Udaipur
  • Q. Rajput cities were developed in mountainous region because –
    A)They were a nature lover
    B)They hated city life
    C)There were resources of Natural security against enemies
    D)They were fierce
    Answer: There were resources of Natural security against enemies
  • Q. Handloom Mark shows the standard of –
    A)Craftworks
    B)Hand embroidery
    C)Handloom clothes
    D)Hand block printing
    Answer: Hand embroidery

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