Miscellaneous (Rajasthan) (Part-II)

Total Questions: 42

31. Which of the following is not a sub-dialect of Marwari? [R.A.S./R.T.S (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (b) Nagarchol
Solution:Marwari is a rich language spoken on the largest part of Rajasthan. Bikaneri, Jodhpuri, Thali, Utaki and Mewari are its sub-dialects. Nagarchol is a sub-dialect of central eastern Rajasthan.

32. Meaning of 'Meena' is – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1994]

Correct Answer: (d) Fish
Solution:Meena originates from a Hindi word 'meen' (Meaning fish). It is the largest Tribal group of Rajasthan. It has two sub-caste - Jamdar Meena and Chaukidar Meena. Thakkar Bapa organised Meenas. The villages of Meenas is known as Paul.

33. The largest tribal population in Rajasthan is that of: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (b) Meenas
Solution:Meena originates from a Hindi word 'meen' (Meaning fish). It is the largest Tribal group of Rajasthan. It has two sub-caste - Jamdar Meena and Chaukidar Meena. Thakkar Bapa organised Meenas. The villages of Meenas is known as Paul.

34. Match the following: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2012]

Tribes in RajasthanRegion/Area
A. Sahariya1. Marwar
B. Kathodi2. Abu Raod
C. Garasia3. Mewar
D. Rabaries4. Baran
5. Banswara

Code:

OptionABCD
(a)ivviii
(b)iiiiiivv
(c)iviiiiii
(d)iiiiiiiv
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:The correct match of the given tribes and areas related to them is as follows:
Tribes in RajasthanRegion/Area
SahariyaBaran
KathodiMewar
GarasiaAbu Raod
RabariesMarwar

35. Following map is showing the concentration of prominent tribes of Rajasthan represented as (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv). Identify and answer the correct sequence as given below the map. [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (d) Sansi, Sahariya, Bheel, Garesiya
Solution:The markings on the above map show the concentration of- (i) Sansi (ii) Sahariya (iii) Bheel (iv) Garesiya.

36. In the 35th National Games, 2015 Rajasthan has won – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (b) 18 medals
Solution:In the 35th National Games Rajasthan 2015 won 18 medals (5 Gold, 6 Silver and 7 Bronze) 35th National Games were organised in Kerala and 36th edition will host in 'Goa'.

37. The newly elected chairman of Rajasthan Olympic Association is – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) Dhanraj Chaudhari
Solution:In May, 2016 Dhanraj Chaudhari was elected the President and Janardan Singh Gehlot, the Vice-president of Rajasthan Olympic Association.

38. To train the tribal sportspersons in traditional Archery, the 'Archery Sports Academy' has been established in Rajasthan at: [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) Udaipur
Solution:Archery sports Academy to train tribal sportspersons has been established in Udaipur.

39. Which of the following is leading Chess player of Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1994]

Correct Answer: (b) Nasir
Solution:Nasir was one of the best Chess players of Rajasthan. S.S. Dave, Purushottam Joshi, Nishtha etc. are other famous Chess players.

40. The City of Rajasthan where there is no airport is – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (d) Ajmer
Solution:Udaipur, Kota, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer of Rajasthan have domestic airports. Jaipur has an international airport. When this question was asked, there was no airport in Ajmer.

However, in September 2013 the then Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh laid the foundation of an airport in Ajmer. This is one of the 100 airports to be constructed by 2020 in India.