Book/Authors and Magazines (Rajasthan)

Total Questions: 17

1. The author of 'Achaldas Khichi re Vachanika' is: [Raj. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (d) Charan Shivdas
Solution:Charan Shivdas is the author of the book 'Achaldas Khichi re Vachanika'. This book has been written in Dingal language. Dingal, also known as old western Rajasthani, is an ancient Indian language written in Nagri script and having literature in Prose as well as poetry.

2. Who has authored 'Gandhian Constitution for Free India'? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (c) Shriman Narayan Agrawal
Solution:Shreeman Narayan Agrawal has authored 'Gandhian Constitution for Free India'

3. 'Hansavali' an early work of Rajasthan literature was written by [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) Asaiyat
Solution:One of the initial works of Rajasthani literature 'Hansavali' was written by Asaiyat. It is based on the story of two kings.

4. The author of 'Vansh Bhaskar' is - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2008, R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (d) Surajmal Mishran
Solution:Surajmal (Suryamal) Mishra was a court poet of Bundi. His important works include Veer Satsai, Balawant Vilas.

5. The writer of 'Malti-Madhav' was – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (b) Bhavbhuti
Solution:

Matli-Madhav was written by Bhavbhuti. He was a writer of the 7th and 8th century who is compared with Kalidas. His real name was Srikanth Neelkanth. Bhavbhuti also authored Uttar-Ramcharitam.

6. The writer of Rasik Ratnavali was - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (a) Nagaridas
Solution:

King Sawant Singh composed Manorath Manjari, Rasik-Ratnavali and Bihari Jas Chandrika under the pseudonym of Nagaridas.

7. The name of the book authored by Chandbardai is - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (a) Prithviraj Raso
Solution:

Prithviraj Raso was written by Chandbardai. It is the biography of Prithviraj Chauhan III who ruled over Ajmer and Delhi between 1165 to 1192.

8. Which one of the following pair is not correctly matched? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

Books Authors
(A) Neh Tarang Sawai Pratap Singh
(B) Nagdaman Sayanji Jhula
(C) Ranmal Chhand Shridhar Vyas
(D) Bhasha Bhushan Maharaja Jaswant Singh
Correct Answer: (a) A
Solution:

‘Neh Tarang’ was written by Rao Buddh Singh. Thus, option (a) is not correctly matched.

9. Author of 'Pratyaksh Jeevan Shastra' was - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1994]

Correct Answer: (c) Heeralal Shastri
Solution:

Pratyaksh Jeevan Shastra was written by Heera lal Shastri, Pt. Heeralal Shastri was an Indian politician and the first Chief Minister of Rajasthan State. He was in office from 7 April 1949 to 5 January 1951.

10. Which among the following is not correctly matched? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

Work Author
(a) Bol Bharmali Yadvendra Sharma
(b) Pagi Chandra Prakash Deval
(c) Kodmade Meghraj Mukul
(d) Pagphero Mani Madhukar
Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:

‘Bol Bhamrali’ is a work of Satya Prakash Joshi. The works of Yadvendra Sharma includes - ‘Hun Gori Kin Pav Ri’, Jog Sanjoy, Chanda Sethani, Samma Annadata, Mitti Ka Kalank, Janani Dayodh, Hajar Ghodo Ka Sawar, Dhol Kunjaka, Ek aur Mukhyamantri, Tastodhar (Drawa), Jamase (Story).