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Child sex ratio of Rajasthan has _________ as per 2011 census when compared to 2001 census.

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  1. Increased

  2. Decreased

  3. Remained same

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Child sex ratio: Child Sex Ratio is defined as the number of females per thousand males in the age group 0–6 years in a human population. Child sex ratio of Rajasthan has decreased as per 2011 census when compare to 2001 census. The child sex ratio of Rajasthan according to 2011 census is 883 and it was 946 in the 2001 census.

Which of the following city of Rajasthan is known as Pink city?

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  1. Jaisalmer

  2. Ajmer

  3. Jaipur

  4. Jodhpur

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. 
  • Jaipur was built in 18th century by Raja Sawai Jai Singh and was the first planned city of India.
  • It is referred to as “The pink city” because of its pink colored buildings. 

Jantar Mantar of Rajasthan is located in which district?

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  1. Jodhpur

  2. Jaipur

  3. Bikaner

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is located in Jaipur district of Rajasthan. It was built by Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, and completed in 1734 CE.  It features the world's largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Jantar Mantar literally means 'calculating instrument'.

Baneshwar fair is associated with which of the following tribes?

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  1. Sansi

  2. Kanjar

  3. Bhils

  4. Minas

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Baneshwar Fair is a popular tribal fair. It is held in Dungarpur district in Rajasthan state of India. This fair is held in the month of February at Baneshwar. Baneshwar is a small delta formed by the river Soma away from Dungarpur. This fair is associated with Bhil tribes. Bhils from neighboring states like Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh attend this festival to offer prayers to Lord Shiva. This fair is held from Magh Shukla Ekadashi to Magh Shukla Purnima.

Gadia Lohars are found in which of the following places of Rajasthan?

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  1. Kathodi

  2. Rabaris

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gadia Lohar is a nomadic community in Rajasthan. Gadia lohars are found mostly in Kathodi and Rabaris of Rajasthan. 

According to 2011 census, which of the following districts of Rajasthan has highest literacy rate?

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  1. Jaipur

  2. Udaipur

  3. Alwar

  4. Jodhpur

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Literacy rate: The total percentage of the population of an area at a particular time aged seven years or above who can read and write with understanding. Literacy rate of Rajasthan according to 2011 census is 66.11%. Highest literacy rate in Rajasthan is seen in Jaipur which is 76.44%.

According to 2011 census, which religion is more prevalent in Rajasthan after Hinduism?

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  1. Christianity

  2. Muslim 

  3. Jainism

  4. Buddhism

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Correct Option: B

The dialect of Bundi and Kota in Rajasthan is __________.

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  1. Shekhawati

  2. Marwari

  3. Harauti

  4. Malvi

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Correct Option: C

Which of the following are the works of Rajasthan Bal Kalyan Samiti for women empowerment?

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  1. Residential facilities for tribal girls

  2. Education complex secondary level education for tribal girls

  3. Self Help Groups and micro credit

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasthan Bal Kalyan Samiti was founded by Pt. Jeevat Ram Sharma in the year 1981. Its main goal is to uplift the living standards of poor and tribal folk. It also provides Residential facilities for tribal girls, secondary level education for tribal girls, Self Help Groups and micro credit schemes.

Majority of followers in Rajasthan is seen for which of the following religion?

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  1. Christianity

  2. Muslim population

  3. Hinduism

  4. Buddhism

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajasthan is a state of India located in North western India bordering Pakistan. It is a place with people of many religions with major religious tourist centers. Mostly Hindu, Muslim and Jain religions are seen in Rajasthan. Out of all the religious present Hinduism contributes to a major section of population.