Miscellaneous (Rajasthan) (Part-II)

Total Questions: 42

21. Dhawadia were the persons- [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (a) engaged in looting of caravans and kafilas
Solution:In history Dhawadia were known for Looting of Caravans and Kafilas.

22. Which city is known as ‘Sun city’ in Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (a) Jodhpur
Solution:Jodhpur of Rajasthan is known as 'Sun City'. The fair weather of the city attracts the tourists throughout the year. Here, houses are painted with blue colour. This is why Jodhpur is also known as 'Blue City'.

23. According to Animal census 2003 the density of Animals in Rajasthan and district with highest density of animals is: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (a) 144 and Dungarpur
Solution:About 7 percent of the total livestock of India is found in Rajasthan. Therefore, Rajasthan is a rich state in terms of livestock. Animal husbandry plays an important role in the economy of the state.

According to Animal Census 2003, animal density in Rajasthan is 144 per sq. km. Dungarpur district has the highest livestock density. According to animal census 2012, Dungarpur has maximum livestock density (309) and Jaisalmer has the lowest. Animal density as per this Census is 169 per sq. km. in Rajasthan.

24. According to 2007 Livestock Census, the total number of livestock in Rajasthan is: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (c) 579 Lakh
Solution:As per Animal Census 2007, Rajasthan had 579 lakh animals and 50.12 lakh hens. As per Animals Census 2012, there are 577.3 lakh animals in Rajasthan. As per Animal Census 2019, there were 568 lakh animals in Rajasthan.

25. Famous breeds of a cow for milk production is: [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (a) Tharparkar and Rathi
Solution:Rathi and Tharparkar both the cattle breeds are having common descent, it is the native of thar desert in Northwest India. ‘RAPD-PCR’ Molecular Characterization between Rathi and Tharparkar both the Cattle these cows famous for milk Production.

26. Jhakarana, Sirohi, and Marwari breed took under breed improvement programme by Animal husbandry department, Government of Rajasthan are associated with [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) Goats
Solution:Under the Breed Improvement programme of Department of Animal Husbandry, Rajasthan, Jhakarana, Sirohi and Marwari breeds are related to goats.

27. The period of origination of Rajasthani language is - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (b) Last stage of the 12th century
Solution:Rajasthani language originated from Shourseni dialect. Lexicographers have ascertained the 12th century as the period of its origin when the writing of Raso literature just started.

28. Which category of Rajasthani Literature is related to story or narrative genre? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (a) Vaat
Solution:'Vaat' is a genre of the story in Rajasthani literature. It is written in descriptive style in mythological, historical and imaginary topics depicting heroic, comic, ethical and love themes.

29. Identify the incorrect pair about the dialects of Rajasthan and the area of their prevalence- [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (b) Pali - Bagri
Solution:Dhundhari or Jaipuri is spoken in Jaipur, Tonk, Kishangarh, Ajmer and eastern Part of Marwara. Mewati has the influence of Braj dialect and is spoken in Bharatpur, Dhaulpur, Alwar and eastern part of Karauli. Harauti is spoken in the districts of Kota, Baran, Bundi, and Jhalawar. Marwari dialect is prevalent in pali, not Bagri.

30. The region of Rajasthan where 'Harauti' dialect is not generally spoken is – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (a) Bharatpur
Solution:Harauti is spoken in Kota, Baran, Bundi and Jhalawar etc.