Manchester of Rajasthan - Bhilwara

Bhilwara or Bhilwada city of Rajasthan is known as Manchester of Rajasthan for its major holding in textile business of Rajasthan and India. The major industry is textiles, with more than 400 manufacturing units in the town. The main textile product is synthetic fabric used in trousers. It began with a spinning and knitting company named mewar textile mills, owned by Industrialist Shri Sampatmal Lodha, started in year 1938. There after Shri Laxmi niwas Jhunjhunwala started his first unit for synthetic textile in the year 1961 at Bhilwara. Then many other units came up. The turnover of the textile industry is more than Rs. 10,000 crore p.a. The city has 9 major spinning mills and 5 small spinning mills. The total spindlage installed at Bhilwara are approx. 4.50 lacs about 40% of the State capacity.

Mahi Sagar Dam, Banswara, Rajasthan

Mahi Sagar Dam:  Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam Project is situated in Banswara District of Southern Rajasthan. The Mahi river has a number of islands inside the Mahi Dam catchment area and thus Banswara is also known as the 'City of Hundred Islands'. Mahi Sagar Dam is situated 16 KM away from City where you can reach through local convenience of Bus, Autos etc.

Kaylana Lake, Jodhpur

Kaylana Lake, Jodhpur: Kaylana is an artificial lake located 8 kilometers (5 miles) north-west of Jodhpur. Built by Pratap Singh in 1872, the lake spreads over an area of 84 sq. km. It is believed that in the ancient past this region had palaces and gardens made by two rulers of Jodhpur - Bhim Singh and Takhat Singh. These made way for the making of Kalyana Lake. It is today a popular boating spot. 

A narrow strip of land separates Kaylana from another lake called Takhat Sagar. The Jodhpur-Jaisalmer highway passes through this stretch. The picturesque setting of this lake draws many. It is an excellent place for bird watchers as well. A bird watching point and a fort inside offer a vantage point for birding and sunset viewing respectively. One can also visit Machiya Safari Park en route. Just 1 kilometer from Kaylana Lake -- deer, desert fox, monitor lizard, blue bulls, rabbits, wild cats, mongoose, monkeys can be spotted here.

Jalore Mahotsav, Rajasthan | Jalore Festival

 Jalore Mahotsav 2013 will be held from 15th February to 17th February 2013 at Jalore stadium in Jalore district of Rajasthan. Jalore Mahotsav showcase the culture of Jalore and the best of the things Jalore district has to offer. Handicrafts, cattle, crops, plants, wild life, dance forms, Academic seminars, singing & dancing, village-life, sports, youth career guidance ,cultural programmes, trade fair, food-stalls,sports for all age-groups, Kavi sammelan, artificial rock-climbing etc.

For More details visit: http://jaloremahotsav.com

Indira Gandhi Canal, Rajasthan

Indira Gandhi Canal Rajasthan: Indira Gandhi Canal Project (इंदिरा गाँधी नहर परियोजना ) is one of the most gigantic projects in the world aiming to dedesertify and transform desert waste land into agriculturally productive area. The project objectives include drought proofing, providing drinking water, improvement of environment, afforestation, employment, rehabilitation, development and projection of animal wealth and increasing agricultural produce. The project construction commenced in the year 1958. Though the project is only partially complete it has shown remarkable success. Indira Gandhi Nahar Project was designed to utilise 9,367 Mm3/yr of the total 10,608 Mm3/yr allocated to Rajasthan from the surplus waters of the Ravi and Beas rivers. The construction of the project has been divided into two stages.

Indira Gandhi Canal consists of the Rajasthan feeder canal (with the first 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 37 km in Rajasthan) and 445 km of the Rajasthan main canal which is entirely within Rajasthan.This canal enters into Haryana from Punjab near Lohgarh village of Haryana,then running in western part of district Sirsa it enters into Rajasthan near Kharakhera village of Rajasthan. The IGNP traverses seven districts of Rajasthan: Barmer, Bikaner, Churu, Hanumangarh, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Sriganganagar.

Khoda Ganesh Ji Temple, Kishangarh Rajasthan

Khoda Ganesh Ji Temple is Gajanan ji Temple located nearly 15 Km from Kishangarh in Ajmer District of Rajasthan Khoda Ganesh Ji Mandir is build by Kishangarh Royal family nearly 250 years ago. 

Khoda Ganesh Ji Mandir is considered Holy place in Ajmer region and most newly wedded couple pray there for health and wealth. People use to come here every Wednesday or Sunday to do prayer to lord Ganesha, while mostly people visits Khoda Ganesh Ji temple on Wednesday.

Chulia Waterfall, Chambal, Rajasthan

 

Chulia Waterfall:  Chulia fall or waterfall is one of main waterfall in Rajasthan on Chambal River. Chambal flows through the Kundal Plateau, and the Rana Pratap Sagar Dam is constructed at the lower end of this reach, about 1.6 km upstream of Chulia Falls. 

The chulia waterfall is 5 Km upstream of Chambal river near Bhainsrorgarh. The chulia is a series of huge potholes which have been excavated by chambal on small faults and joints in the kaimur sandstone, which forms the bed of the river near rawatbhata dam site.
Q. Chulia waterfall is situated on which river ?
A. Mahi
B. Banas
C. Chambal
D. Looni
Ans: C

Bhakti movement, Bhakti movement in Rajasthan

 

Bhakti movement-Bhakti movement in Rajasthan: Bhakti movement in Medieval India is responsible for the many rites and rituals associated with the worship of God by Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs of Indian subcontinent. Bhakti movement originated in ancient Tamil Nadu in 12th Century.  Nayanmars and Alvars played major role in Bhakti movement. It began to spread to the north during the late medieval ages when north India was under Islamic rule. The main period of Bhakti Movement in Rajasthan is early 16th Century to late 18th Century.  The Islamic rulers were pressing public to convert religion from Hindu to Islam. The Bhakti movement was counter to the prevalent caste ideology which was dividing Hinduism. So, the Bhakti movement has its own importance to save Hinduism. The movement was spontaneous and the mystics had their own versions of devotional expression which play a major role in Rajasthan.

 Main Characteristics of Bhakti Movement:One chief characteristic of the Bhakti movement can be mentioned as belief in one God. A devotee could worship God by love and devotion. The second characteristic of the Bhakti movement was that there was no need to worship idols or to perform elaborate rituals for seeking his grace. The third feature on which the Bhakti saints laid stress was the equality of all castes. There was no distinction of high or low as far as the devotion to God was concerned. The fourth feature was the emphasis, which these saints laid on Hindu-Muslim unity. According to these saints all men irrespective of their religion are equal in the eyes of God. The saints preached in the language of the common people like Rajasthani, Khadi and other local language. They did not use Sanskrit, which was the language of the cultured few. These saints laid stress on purity of heart and practice of virtues like truth, honesty, kindness, and charity. Some saints regarded God as formless or Nirguna while others consider him as having different forms or Saguna. Most of Bhakti Movement saint in Rajasthan are of Saguna Bhakta.

 Important Bhakti Saints of Rajasthan:

1. Dadu Dayal

2. Sundar das

3. Meera Bai

4. Bhakhan

5. Wajind

6. Raghavdas

7. Lal Das

8. Charan Das

9. Movaji

10. Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti

Bhapang Music Instrument, Rajasthani Music Instrument

Bhapang Music Instrument: Bhapang is a rare single stringed percussion instrument affectionately known as a 'talking drum' It originates from the Mewati community in the Alwar district. It is known as a Chongar in Maharashtra, Apang in Gujarat and Tumba in the Punjab. The Bhapang emits a unique sound due to the gut string passing through a skin parchment. It has a varying pitch which requires rapid hand movements and dexterity for the innumerable slides, oscillations and grace notes that are necessary in producing a haunting melody. It is often played to accompany Bhajans - spiritual, devotional songs - and poetry. Positioned under the armpit and plucked, it has a wonderful ability to convey emotion and depth despite its superficial simplicity.

When bhapang is played the musician grasps a wooden handle that is attached to a string. The same string is attached to the membrane. During performance the drum emits a oscillating tone that gives the instrument its particular voice. A membrane of animal skin is attached with tacks to hold the instrument together. A string is attached from handle to membrane. Five small metal bells are attached to the handle.

Current Affairs May 2013

Q.1 Which bollywood star named SAARC ambassadors for HIV/AIDS ?
A. Ajay Devgan
B. Aishwarya Roy Bachchan
C. Vidya Balan
D. Amitabh Bachchan
Ans: A

Q.2 Total No. of assembly seats in Karnataka is ?
A. 200
B. 220
C. 223
D. 225
Ans: CQ.3 Summer festival is held in ?
A. Jaipur
B. Mount abu
C. Ajmer
D. Jaisalmer
Ans: B

Q.4 Which badminton players wins Grand Prix Gold title 2013 in Malaysia ?

A. P V Sindhu
B. Saina Nehwal
C. Jwala Gutta
D. Sania Mirza
Ans: A

Q. 5The best film award in 60th National Film Awards (NFA) 2012 is given to ?
A. Dabaang
B. Barfi
C. Paan Singh Tomar
D. Samhita
Ans: C

Q. 6 Which bollywood star named in 66th Cannes Film Festival's nine-member jury ?
A. Amitabh Bachchan
B. Aishwarya Roy Bachchan
C. Vidya Balan
D. Shekar Kapoor
Ans: C

Current Affairs March 2013

Q.1 Indian President visits which Country in First week of March 2013 ?

A. Pakistan
B. USA
C. Nepal
D. Bangladesh
Ans: D
Q.2 Nirbhaya Fund is related to ?
A. Woman security
B. Defence project
C. Nuclear project fund
D. Minority fund
Ans: A
Q3 .Which Indian receives Bangladesh's second highest award in March 2013 ?
A. Abdul Kalam Azad
B. Manmohan Singh
C. Pranab Mukharjee
D. Arvind Kejrival
Ans: C (Bangladesh President Zillur Rahman presented a crest of 'Bangladesh Muktijuddho Sanmanona' (Liberation War award) to President Mukherjee at a ceremony at the Darbar Hall in the Presidential Palace (Bangabhaban) on 4th March 2013.)
Q.4 Which PSU Oil company approve refinery in Rajasthan's Barmer district ?
A. IOCL
B. Oil India
C. OGNC
D. HPCL
Ans: D

Q.5 The New pope Fransis belong to which country ?
A. USA
B. UK
C. Brazil
D. Argentina
Ans: D (Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina is New Pope fransis).

Administrative Structure of Rajasthan (राजस्थान का प्रशासनिक ढांचा)

• Total Divisions in Rajasthan संभाग - 7
• Number of Districts in Rajasthan जिले  - 33
• No. of sub division उपखण्ड - 244
• Jila Prishad जिला परिषद - 33
• नगर निकाय - 184
• Municipal Corporations नगर निगम - 5
• Municipal Councils नगर परिषद - 13
  
• Municipalities नगरपालिकाएं - 166

• Number of Tehsil in Rajasthan तहसील - 244
• Sub Tehsil उप तहसील - 104
• पटवार मण्डल  - 10 हजार 40
• Cities in Rajasthan State नगर  - 297
• No. fo Panchayat Samitis - पंचायत समितियां   249
• Gram Panchayat ग्राम पंचायत - 9 thousand 177
• Number of villages in Rajasthan ग्राम - 39 thousand 753
• Assembly Seats in Rajasthan विधानसभा सदस्य -  200
• Parliament Seats लोकसभा सदस्य - 25
• Rajya Sabha Seats राज्यसभा सदस्य - 10
• जिला प्रमुख - 33
• Pradhan प्रधान - 249

Bajrang Lal Takhar wins Padma Shri award 2013

Rajasthan's Naib Subedar Bajrang Lal Takhar and S. Shakir Ali has been named for the Padma Shri award 2013 on the eve of 64th Republic Day. Indian Rover and Naib Subedar in Indian Army, Bajrang Lal Takhar who won the first individual rowing silver medal for India at the 2006 Asian Games held in Doha and Shakir Ali who is Mugal and Parisian Painting expert has also won National award in year 1993 and now conferred with Padma Shri Award 2013. Bajrang Lal Takhar born on 5th January 1981 in Sikar district, Rajasthan is an Indian rower who won the first individual rowing Gold medal for India at the 2010 Asian Games held in Guangzhou. Takhar is a Naib Subedar in the Rajputana Rifles regiment of the Indian Army. Bajrang Lal won the first individual rowing silver medal for India at the 2006 Asian Games held in Doha. He contested in the men's single skulls rowing event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, but failed to reach the finals. He finished with a rank of 21.

81 people wins Padma Shri Award 2013. Padma Awards, the country’s highest civilian awards, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.  The awards are given in all disciplines/ fields of activities, viz. art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc.  ‘Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; ‘Padma Bhushan’ for distinguished service of high order and ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service in any field.  The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year. The awards are conferred by the President of India at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan sometime around March/ April.
Padma Award Winners 2013: 

Rajasthani Music Instrument, Algoza Music Instrument,

 Algoza or Algoja (अलगोज़ा ) is one of popular wooden Music Instrument of Punjab, Rajasthan and nothern India specially adopted by Sindhi, Rajasthani and Balochi folk musicians, also called Jorhi, Do Nally, Satara or Ngoze. Algoza -A double flute made of bamboo, the algoza works on the same principle as a bagpipe and is a tricky instrument to master. One of the two flutes usually plays a continuous drone while the other plays different notes. The player has to master the art of breathing without letting the sound of the algoza break even for a bit

 It resembles a pair of wooden flutes. The musician plays it by using three fingers on each side. Sound is generated by breathing into it rapidly; the quick recapturing of breath on each beat creates a bouncing, swing rhythm. It is generally used as a folk instrument and Punjabi folk singers use it to play traditional music such as Jugni, Jind Mahi, and Mirza. The greatest exponents of Alghoza, however, are the Sindhi musicians (Late) Ustad Khamisu Khan, (Late) Ustad Misri Khan Jamali and Akbar Khamisu Khan (Khamisu Khan's son). 

Current Affairs Question February 2013, Current Affairs February 2013

Q1. Woman Cricket World Cup 2013 winner is ?

A. India

B. UK

C. Australia

D. Pakistan

Ans: B

Q.2 Which state wins Krishi karman Award 2013?

A. Rajasthan

B. Punjab

C. Haryana

D. Punjab

Ans: C

Q.3 Which state recently proposes 15 Eco-sensative zone around wildlife parks ?

A. Rajasthan

B. Kerala

C. MP

D. Gujarat

Ans: C

Q.4 Who is highest run scorer in First class ?

A. Don Bradman

B. Sachin

C. Gawaskar

D. BB Nimalkar

Ans: D

Q.5a Which sport will be removed from Olympics 2020 as per recommendations ?

A. Hockey

B. Wrestling

C. Swimming

D. Football

Ans: B

Q.6 Winner of Man's Australian open 2013 is ?

A. Djokovic

B. Nadal

C. Federer

D. Andy Murry

Ans: A

Q.7 Dipika pallikal is associated with ?

A. Cricket

B. Squash

C. Swimming

D. T.T.

Ans: B

Q.8 Who is youngest player to score 7000 runs ?

A. Alaster cook

B. MS Dhoni

C. Virat kohli

D. Sachin

Ans: A

Q.9 Which footballer recently joins Churchill Brothers ?

A. Sunil Chhetri

B. Rajan sinha

C. Sunil tirkey

D. RJ Bose

Ans: A

Q.10 Who is appointed new Solicitor General of India ?

A. Rajan

B. Mohan Parasaran

C. Rohinton Nariman

D. D.Subbarav

Ans: B 

Q.11 Which country recently send Monkey in space ?

A. Iraq

B. Iran

C. Pakistan

D. China

Ans: B

Q.12 Golden globe award 2013 for best movies is won by ?

A. Argo

B. Skyfall

C. Zero dark hour

D. Barfi

Ans: A

Q.13 Who is CEAT cricketer of the year 2012 ?

A. Sachin

B. MS Dhoni

C. Virat Kohli

D. Virendra Sehwag

Ans: C

Q.14 Winner of Ranji Trophy 2013 is ?

A. Rajasthan

B. Mumbai

C. Saurashtra

D. Delhi

Ans: B

Q.15 Woman Cricket World Cup 2013 is held in ?

A. India

B. UK

C. Australia

D. Pakistan

Ans: A

Q.16 100th Indian science congress held in ?

A. Delhi

B. Bangalore

C. Chennai

D. Kolkata

Ans: D

Q.17 New rap law report was headed by ?

A. Justice Kataju

B. Justice Bhandari

C. Justice Verma

D. Justice Sharma

Ans: C

Q. 18 Which country recently remove his chief Justice ?

A. India

B. Pakistan

C. Srilanka

D. Bhutan

Ans: C

Q.19 Disputed Island between China-Japan is located in ?

A. Arebian sea

B. Bay of Bengal

C. China sea

D. Japan sea

Ans: C

Q.20 Which city of India is highest polluted ?

A. Delhi

B. Mumbai

C. Kolkata

D. Lucknow

Ans: A

Important  points
* Electronic services delivery Bill introduced in Parliament.

* Agartala(India)-Akhaura(Bangladesh) rail link soon.

* Halimah Yacob is Singapore's first woman speaker of India origin.

* India opts out of World Trade Organization (WTO) talk in Services, IT and Environment, india says proposals was against his interests.

* Cabinet approves Rs. 12517 Crore capital infusion in 10 PSU Banks.

Current Affairs Question January 2013, Current Affairs: January 2013

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Q. 1 Australian Open 2013 Man title winner is ?

A. Andy Murry

B. Nadal

C. Novak Djokovic

D. Roger Federer

Ans: C 

Q. 2 Australian Open 2013 Woman title winner is ?

A. Victoria Azarenka

B. Li Na

C. Serena Williams

D. Venus Williams

Ans: A

Q. 3 Who is New BJP President

A. Narendra Modi

B. Rajnath Singh

C. Nitin Gadkari

D. Sushma Swaraj

Q. 4 Who is winner of 23rd Lal Bahadur Shashtri Hockey Tournament ?

A. BPCL

B. BSNL

C. Air India

D. NTPC

Ans: C

Q. 5 Who is only player to score three triple century in First Class Cricket ?

A. Virendra Sehwag

B. Sunil Gavaskar

C. Ravindra Jadeja

D. Cheterswar Pujara

Ans: C

Q. 6  Who is chairmen of 14th Finance Commission ?

A. YV Reddy

B. D. Subborao

C. Rangrajan

D. Montek singh Ahluvaliya

Ans: A

Q. 7 ITU stands for

A. Indian Telecom Unions

B. International Telecommunication Union

C. International Trade Union

D. Indian Truck Union

Ans: B

Q. 8 Which country in December 2012 got their First Woman President ?

A. North Korea

B. South Korea

C. Austria

D. Australia

Ans: B, South Koria's first woman president Park Geun-Hye

Q. 9 Miss world 2012, Oliva Culpo belongs to ?

A. USA

B. UK

C. China

D. Philipines

Ans: A

Q. 10 Which bollywood actress awarded Bharat Muni Award 2012 ?

A. Rekha

B. Shridevi

C. Hema Malini

D. Jaya Prada

Ans: C

11. Direct cash transfer scheme started in 20 districts on ?
A. 1st January 2013
B. 31st December 2012
C. 26th January 2013
D. 2nd October 2012
Ans: A
Q.12 "Direct cash transfer scheme" is rolled out in which three district of Rajasthan ?
A. Alwar, Ajmer, Jaipur
B. Ajmer, Udaipur, Alwar
C. Udaipur, Jaipur, Alwar
D. Ajmer, Jaipur, Alwar
Ans: B 
Q.13 "Direct cash transfer scheme" is rolled out in How may district in India under Phase-I ?
A. 20
B. 50
C. 30
D. 40
Ans: A
Q. 14 Which ceremony is recently opened for Public by president of India ?
A. Change of Guard
B. Rose Garden
C. North Block
D. Change of Security
Ans: A, Change of Guard ceremony is opened by President Pranab Mukharjee for 200 Peoples.

Q. 15 India Inks pack with which country on Nuclear Safety ?
A. Pakistan
B. Ukraine
C. Bhutan
D. Iran
Ans: B
Q. 16 Who is appointed New BJP President ?
A. Rajnath singh
B. Vasundhra Raje
C. Narendra Modi
D. Nitin Gadkari
Ans: A
Q. 17 Chief guest on 26th Jan. 2013 belong to country ?
A. Nepal
B. Afganistan
C. Philistine
D. Bhutan
Ans: D, King and queen of Bhutan.


Q. 18 Kyoto Protocol-II is related to ?
A. Nuclear Deal
B. Human rights
C. Climate Change
D. Indo-Pak Boarder talk
Ans: C
Q. 19 The Indian entry for Oscar 2012 was ?
A. Barfi
B. Gang of Vasepur
C. Jab tak hai Jaan
D. Dam 999
Ans: A
Q. 20 Who is new President of Japan ?
A. Shinzo Abe
B. Yoshiko Noda
C. Ban Ki- Moon
D. Yosho Kama
Ans: A

Nidari Navami and Nevala Pooja

Nidari Navami: Nidari Navami is occasion five days letter of Naag Panchmi which is dedicated to Navami or Mongoose Pooja as per Religion beliefs. Here is Article about Nidari Nawami by one of renowned pundit of India. 

Khajuraho of Rajasthan - Kiradu Temple

Kiradu Temple, Khajuraho of Rajasthan: Kiradu temples of Rajasthan is known as Khajuraho of Rajasthan. Kiradu temple is located at about 35 km from Barmer and 157 km from Jaisalmer in a town situated in Thar desert in the Indian state of Rajasthan. There are five temples in all and most remarkable of them is Someshvara Temple. Kiradu was originally known as Kiradkot. It was ruled by the Kirad clan of Rajputs between the 6th and 8th centuries. 

 

 

Q. Which place is known as "Khajuraho of Rajasthan" ?

A. Kiradu Temple

B. Dilwara Temple

C. Ranchodray Temple

D. Bhanddevra Temple

Ans: A

Rajasthan GK Question Sample Paper 3

Rajasthan GK Question Sample Paper 3: Rajasthan General Knowledge Sample Question Paper No. 3 with Collection of Rajasthan GK Questions under Over GK Quiz in PDF @  Rajasthan GK Sample Papers.

Q. 1 Which among following is NOT archaeological site in Rajasthan ?
A. Kalibanga
B. Peelibanga
C. Ahar
D. Banawali
Ans: D
Banawali is an archaeological site belonging to Indus Valley Civilization period in Fatehabad district, Haryana and is locatedabout 120 km northeast of Kalibangan.

Q. 2 Shape of Rajasthan State is ?
A. Rectangle
B. Square
C. Irregular Rhomboid
D. Circular
Ans: C

Q 3. Rajasthani song Kesariya Balam is of ?
A. Mand style
B. Sufi
C. Ghazal
D. Thumri
Ans: A

Q4 . Rajasthan Govt. to provide FREE Laptops to ?
A. All 12th Science Students
B. University Toppers
C. All Engineering Students
D. All SC/ST Engineering Students
Ans: B

Q5 . Integrated Aadhar Services in Rajasthan was launched by PM at ?
A. Kishangarh, Ajmer
B. Dudu, Jaipur
C. Chomu, Jaipur
D. Alwar
Ans: B
Q6. Pushkar Fair ends each year on ?
A. 15th November each year
B. Kartika, Purnima
C. Kartika, Amavasya
C. Kartika, Ekadashi
Ans: B

Q 7. Which among the following is NOT winner of Rajasthan Ratna Award 2012 ?
A. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
B. Jagjit Singh
C. Komal Kothari
D. Vijay Lal Detha

Ans: A

Q 8. Consider the following crops:
1. Cotoon
2. Groundnut
3. Rice
4. Wheat
Which of these are Kharif Crops ?
A. 1 and 4
B. 2 and 3
C. 1,2, and 3
D. 3 and 4
Ans: C

Q 9. Adani Logistics Park in Rajasthan is Located at ?
A. Jodhpur
B. Kishangarh
C. Udaipur
D. Jaipur
Ans: B

Q 10.  Which one among the following is a major Tobaco-growing state ?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Rajasthan
D. Madhya Pradesh
Ans: A

Q 11.  Indian railways factory - Diesel Component Works(DCW) is located at:
A. Varanasi
B. Ajmer
C. Patiala
D. Kapurthala
Ans: A

Q 12 . Which one of the following rivers does Chambal river merge ?
A. Banas
B. Narmada
C. Ganga
D. Yamuna
Ans: D

Q 13. Gandhi Sagar Reservoir is of the river ?
A. Chambal
B. Narmada
C. Mahi
D. Banas
Ans: A

Q 14. Larget capacity Solar power plant of India is:
A. Dhirubhai Ambani Solar Park, Rajasthan
B. Chranka Solar Park, Gujarat
C.Bitta Solar Power Plant, Gujarat
D. Mahindra & Mahindra Solar Plant, Rajasthan
ANS: B
Chranka Solar Park is the largest site built on a 2,000 h.a. plot of land near Charanka village in Patan district, Gujarat. This hosts about 17 different projects by different developers. On 19th April 2012, 214 MW had been commissioned. It also became the world's largest photovoltaic power station. When fully built out, the Charanka Solar Park will host 500 MW of solar power.

Q15. "Anta Power plant" in Rajasthan by NTPC is based on:
A. Coal
B. Gas
C. Hydro
D. Solar
Ans: B

Q 16. What is Present Installed capacity of Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (RRVUN) ?
A. 3500 MW
B. 4000 MW
C. 4500 MW
D. 5000 MW
Ans: Present Installed capacity of Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam is 4097.35 MW

Q. 17 The Proposed 1200 MW Kalisindh TPS is located in district of ?
A. Ganganagar
B. Kota
C. Udaipur
D. Jhalawar
Ans:D

Q. 18. Natural habitat of a species of Monkey called "lion tailed macaque" is:
A. Garo Hills
B. Kullu Valley
C. Nallmalai Hills
D. Silent Valley
Ans: D

Q. 19 Which law officer shall have the right to speak in both the Houses of Parliament ?
(A) Solicitor General
(B) Advocate General
(C) Attorney General
(D) Legal Advisor
Ans: C

Q. 20 Which of Following Pakistani District do Not make Boarder with Rajasthan ?
A. Meerpur Khas District
B. Tharparkar District
C. Sukkur District
D. Khairpur District
Ans: A

Eklingji Temple Udaipur, Rajasthan

Eklingji Temple Udaipur: Eklingji temple is located at a distance of about 22 km from Udaipur. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, a Hindu deity held in high regard by the kings of Mewar, the Eklingji Temple is believed to have been founded by Acharya Vishwaroop. The sprawling temple stretches over 2500 sq feet area and towers to a height of 65 feet. The temple has ramparts protecting it and is built of sandstone and marble, both indigenously available materials.

Begun in 971, the temple complex was built by the Guhila (later called Sesodia) dynasty of Mewar, in honor of their presiding deity Eklingji, a form of Lord Shiva. The beautifully sculpted temple complex includes 108 temples within its high walls. The main temple, which dates to the 15th century, was rebuilt from the ruins of an earlier destroyed temple. The walled complex is made of marble and granite and has an enormous double-storied, elaborately pillared hall or "mandap" under a vast pyramidal roof, with a four-faced image of Lord Shiva in black marble. Another temple in the complex is the Lakulish Temple; built in 971, it is the only temple of the Lakulish sect in the whole of India.