Miscellaneous (Rajasthan) (Part-I)

Total Questions: 50

41. Kshetrapal has a significant part in the culture of Rajasthan— [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) as a village deity
Solution:Kshetrapal is a God in the culture of Rajasthan. Kshetrapal is a serpent God.

42. 'Jasnathi' sect originated in which state? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (b) Bikaner
Solution:Jasnathi sect was founded by Jasnathji. He belonged to Katariya village of Bikaner. Most of the members of this community are Jat. 'Agni' folk dance is related to Jasnathi community.

43. Which sect has the headquarters located at Shahpura (Bhilwara)? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (d) Ramsnehi sect
Solution:'Ramsnehi' sect was founded by Ramcharan in 1650. This sect believes in formless devine God. Main seat of this sect is situated in Banswara and other seats are in Sinthlal, Khedpa (Bikaner), Ren (Nagaur) and Shahpura (Bhilwara). The maths of this sect are called 'Ramdwara'.

44. The seat of the sect situated in Bhilwara district is— [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (b) Ramanuji sect
Solution:

The first main seat of Ramanuj sect is situated in Shahpura (Bhilwara) and the second seat is in Galata (Jaipur).

45. The prominent place of Vallabh sect in Rajasthan is – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1992]

Correct Answer: (c) Nathdwara
Solution:

Two main seats of Vallabh sect are in Nathdwara and Kota.

46. The inspiration we get from Panna Dhai and Durgadas is – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (c) Sacrifice for the country
Solution:

The life of Panna Dhai and Durgadas gives a message of sacrifice for the country.

47. Women saint Daya Bai was a disciple of? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (a) Saint Charandas
Solution:

Women saint Daya Bai was a disciple of Saint Charandas. Saint Charandas Ji was the originator of Charandasi Sampradaya. His two disciples were Dayabai and Sahajobai. Famous Compositions of Daya Bai - "Vinay Malika" and "Dayabodh" and composition of Sahajobai - "Sahaj Prakash".

48. The mystic poet Mira Bai was – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (d) One of the wives of a Rajput ruler
Solution:

Mirabai was born in Kudaki village of Merata district. She was married to Bhoj Raj the elder son of Rana Sanga.

49. From which district do we get maximum food calories? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (b) Barmer
Solution:

The maximum food calories are found in Barmer.

50. The year in which Rajasthan Tribal area Development Cooperative federation* established is – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (b) 1976
Solution:

Rajasthan Tribal Development Co-operative Federation (RAJTADCF) was founded in 1976. It aimed to develop the tribal areas of the state and boost economic and social development programmes. It was also called 'Raja Sangh'.