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1. Minamata disease is caused by: A. Mercury B. Cadmium C. Lead D. Zinc Ans: A 2. Govt. of rajasthan has constituted one organization to advise the govt. on reforms in economic matters is: A. Economic policy and reform counsel B. Reform committee on economic policy C. Council for economic reforms D. Economic advisory committee: Ans: A 3. Under which article of Indian constitution, it is the duty of the Union govt. to protect states against external aggression and internal disturbance: A. 355 B. 356 C. 352 D. 360 Ans: A 4. Which one of the following group of organism has significance in diagnosing the death by drowning: A. Lichens B. Protozoa C. Cyanobacteria D. Diatoms

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5. Heavy rainfall in pushkar, where does the flood occurs: A. Ajmer B. Sawaimadhopur C. Balotara D. Sojat Ans: C 6. On a specific day and time temp. was 48 degree C in churu and 24 C in Shimla, Two metallic cups identical in all respects contained water at 95 degree C in churu and 71 Degree in shimla. Which one of these two cups reached room temp. first: A. Cup in Churu B. Cup in shimla C. Both reached room temp. at same time D. Data are not enough to find out results Ans: C 7. Who won the Booker Prize 2008: A. Arvind adiga B. Aruna Roy C. Rajendra Singh D. Megha Patekar Ans: A 8. The first woman four star genera in US military is: Ans: Anne Dun Woody 9. Which one of the following acid is formed during the change of milk into curd A. Acetic acid B. Ascorbic Acid C. Citric Acid

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D. Lactic Acid Ans: D 10. What is the height of Guru shikar peak in Rajasthan A. 1722 B. 1724 C. 1750 D 1780 Meter Ans: A (1722 Meters) 11. Kharia, Raswani, Shibhala and Udisbhar are: A. Wines B. Kuchamani Khyal actors C. Villages in Barmer D. Kota doriya sarees type Ans: C 12. "Archaeopteryx" is connecting link between: A. Amphibia and aves B. Reptiles and aves C. Reptiles and Mammals D. Aves and Mammals Ans: B 13. CIMMCO is: Ans: CIMMCO wagon factory restarted in Bharatpur after 8 Years 14. Port Pradeep is located at: A. Kerala B. West Bengal

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C. Karnataka D. Orissa Ans: D 15. Mangla-Bhagyam, Shakti and Aishwarya is: A. Plans for SC/ST Girls B. Oil Discoveries C. Universities in Pvt. Sector D. Natural gas units Ans: B 16. Among the crafts that have been shortlisted by National Institute of Design for geographical indicator status is: Ans: Jaipur for Blue pottery and Udaipur for Clay work 17. Pearl is mainly constituted of: A. Calcium carbonate B. Calcium Sulphate C. Calcium Oxalate d. Calcium Oxide Ans: A 18. FINGER LAKE REGION is located at: A. USA B. Australia C. Austria D. UK Ans: A

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19. Major flood in Kawas, Barmer occur in: A. 2005 B. 2006 C. 2007 D. 2008 Ans: B 20. Which Scent has Headquarter in Shahpura, Bhilwara A. Dadu B. Vallabh C. Nimbark D. Ramsnehi Ans: D 21. Author of Ashtadhyayi is: A. Varahmihir B. Kalidas C. Panini D. Balram Ans: A 22. Adamya Chetna trust, Havells India LTD, Hindustan Zinc, DSCL Kota is related to: A. Production of Handicraft and Industrial goods B. Mid day meal programme C. Infrastructure Development in Rajasthan D. SEZ in rajasthan Ans: B

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23. The whole dispute between Subhas chandra bose and Right wing, after the Tripuri session of congress centers around to the question of: A. Formation of congress working comittee B. Policy towards princely states C. Attitute towards central govt. D. Double membership of Socialist party workers Ans: A 24. Rajasthan Born Industrialist Help CM Raman for Research with Rs. 22000 in 1920 was: A. Purshotam das bajaj B. Jamshedji tata C. Mangiram Bangur D. Ghanshyam das birla Ans: D 25. Author of ANDHAYUG is: A. Ramdhari singh Dinkar B. Mahaveer prasad Diwedi C. Dharam veer Bharti D. Mohan Rakesh Ans: C 26. UN General Assembly President is: A. Hib Major B. Miguel D'Escoto C. J. Chirac D. Jian Zemin Ans: B

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27. Atlas Mountains are situated in: A. Asia B. Africa C. Australia D. Europe Ans: B 28. Per capita income at current Price in Rajasthan during 2007-2008 is about: A. 20000 B. 22000 C 24000 D 18000 Ans: B 29. Nawalgarh(Sikar) was in news because of: Ans: The Govt. has taken responsibility to provide the land to cement manufacturer. 30. Which one of the following changes occuer when salt is added in water: Ans: Boiling point is increased while freezing point is decreased. 31. When a person enters in a dark room from strong linght area he is not able to see clearly for some time. later he gradually begins to see things. this is because: A. Change in the size of Pupil. 32. Exclude which is not correct: Ans: Bureau of investment promotion is an agency for promotion of small scale industry projects. 33. The art style which combines indian and greek feature is called: A. Sikhar B. Verra C. Gandhar

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D. Nagar Ans: C 34. First DNA Bank of asia is established at: A. Jaipur B. Kota C. Chennai D. Lucknow 35. Raika's in rajasthan are: A. Traditional Hourse breeders B. Traditional Camel Breeders C. Used to sell goods from village to village D. Salt traders Ans: B 36. First session of Rajputana-Madhyabharat Sabha was held at: A. Delhi B. Ajmer C. Indore D. Udaipur Ans: A 37. Author of "The audacity of Hope" is: A. Nayan tara sehgal B. Salman rushdie C. Vikram seth D. Barack Obama Ans: D

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38. RIDCOR Stands for: Ans: Road Infrastructure Development Company of Rajasthan. 39. Inscription which through light on writing of Maharana Kumba is: Ans: Kirtistambha Prashasti 1460 40. Gyan Peetha award on 6th Nov 2008 given to: A. Vinit Narayan B. Rehman Rahi C. Kamleshwar D. Gyan Chaturvedi Ans: B 41. For which desirable character the transgenic Crop "GOLDEN RICE" is produced: A. Vitamin A B. Amino acid C. Insulin D. Starch Ans: A 42. World's youngest king belongs to: A. Saudi arebia B. Japan C. Bhutan D. Thailand Ans: C 43. mammoth is the ancestor of: A. Dog B. Horse

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C. Camel D. Elephant 44. Which district produced largest ISABGOL: A. Jhalawar B. Jalore C. Sirohi D. Bundi Ans: B 45. "Lasodia Movement was launched by: A. Mavji B. Govind giri C. Surmal das D. Motilal Tejawat Ans: C 46. Chairmen of ISRO is: A. KS Kasturirangan B. Abdul Kalam C. Madhavan Nair D. KM Bhandari Ans: C 47. Most stable ecosystem is: A. Forest B. Grassland C. Desert D. Marine

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Ans: D 48. Which tree is called "Flame of Forest in rajasthan" A. Khejri B. Neem C. Palas D. Paras peepul Ans: C 49. Which city is called Suncity: A. Jaipur B. Jodhpur C. Bikaner D. Jaisalmer Ans: B 50. Common thing among arya samaj, Brahm Samaj and Ramkrishan mission is: Ans:None of these three had a political mission but they helped to develop a spirit of patriotism 51. Incorrect about NREGA: Ans: This act specifies the individuals works but only for the SC and ST below poverty line. 52. Mahajanpad situated on bank of river godawari was: A. Avanti B. Vatsa C. Assaka D. Kamboja 53. Nethra-ki-pal is known for mineral: A. Iron ore B. Copper

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C. Lead and Zinc D. Manganese Ans: A 54. Bull-Seal of Indus valley civilization was found at: A. Harappa B. Chanhudaro C. Lothal D. Mohenjodaro Ans:A 55. Incorrect about Inflation: Ans: Fr some commodities retain prices are also considered for measurement of Inflation 56. District with least population density in rajasthan: A. Bikaner B. Barmer C. Jaisalmer D. Jodhpur Ans: C 57. Bio-Magnification means: Ans: Increasing the amount of pesticides in the organisms of successive tropic level. 58. CHANDRAYAN-I was lauched from: A. Orissa B. Tamilnadu C. Karnataka D. AP Ans: D

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59. By which process Alum cleans the muddy water: A. Absorption B. Adsorption C. Coagulation D. Dialysis Ans: C 60. By which process Alum cleans the muddy water: A. Absorption B. Adsorption C. Coagulation D. Dialysis Ans: C 61. Handloom mark shows the standard of: A. Handloom cloths B. Craft works C. Hand embroidery D. Hand Block printing Ans: A 62. Which country has signed an agreement on Civil nuclear cooperation with India in sept. 2008: A. Australia B. Japan C. Brazil D. France Ans: D

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63. Who was appointed the president of South africa after resignation of Thabo Mbeki: Ans: Kglea Motlanthe 64. Desert development programme was started in rajasthan: A. 1960-61 B. 1977-78 C. 1982-82 D. 1994-95 Ans: B 65. Which pair is matching: Ans: Masuria Dori - Kota 66. Under whose command marwari forces was sent to support sanga against Babar: A. Rao ganga B. Maldeo C. Biram Deo D. Suja Ans: B 67. The Hot spot of biodiversity in india: Ans: Eastern Himalaya and Western Ghat 68. Who has been chosen for Bharat Ratna: A. Devanand B. Pandit Bhimsen Jodhi C. Kanshi Ram D. Atal Bihari Vajpayee 69. Mahakma Baquit was used for: Ans: Charge the revenue arearers in good harvest year

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70. Generally Coral reefs are found at: Ans: Between tropics of Cancer and Capricorn coastal areas. 71. Generally Coral reefs are found at: Ans: Between tropics of Cancer and Capricorn coastal areas. 72. Which one of following is used for synthesis of Polythene: A. Methan B. Ethane C. Propane D. Butane Ans: B 73. A Bird eye review of macro economic development under various programmes launched by the state govt. in rajasthan is availabe in: Ans: Economic Review 74. How many Million plus cities india have (CENSUS 2001) A. 39 B. 49 C. 29 D. 59 Ans: A 75. National water development agency was established in year: A. 1969 B. 1970 C. 1980 D. 1990 Ans: C

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76. Author of Nyaya darshan was: A. Gautam B. Kanad C. Kapil D. Badrayan Ans: A 77. KANDHAMAL is part of: A. Orissa B. Rajasthan C. Maharashtra D. Gujarat Ans: A 78. Indian PM elected RS MP from: A. Punjab B. Assam C. Haryana D. Gujarat Ans: B 79. In which province Muslim league formed govt. after 1946 election: A. Bengal B. North east frontier C. Punjab D. Bihar Ans: A

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80. Which city is known as Menchaster of rajasthan: A. Kota B. Udaipur C. Pali D. Bhilwara Ans: D 81. Pheromones are found in: A. Insects B. Snakes C. Birds D. Bats Ans: A 82. Which is not part of seven sisters: A. Meghalaya B. West bengal C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Tripura Ans: B 83. Main function of colonisation in rajasthan is to: A. Provide residential plots B. Acquire land by govt. C. provide irrigation facility D. Allot land 84. Who is governor of West Bengal: A. Gopal Gandhi

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B. Shiv charan mathur C. Surjit singh barnala D. Nawal kishore sharma Ans: A 85. Which act intriduced DYARCHY at the center: A. Act of 1909 B. Govt of India, ACT 1919 C. Govt of India, ACT 1935 D. Govt of Indai, ACT 1947 Ans: C 86. Symbol of world wild life is: A. Polar bear B. White bear C. Red panda D. Cheeta Ans: C 87. Symbol of Olympic is: A. six rings B. four rings C. three rings D. single ring Ans: A 88. In which direction Monsoon rainfall in rajasthan increases A. Southwest-northeast B. Southeast-Northwest

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C. Northwest-Southeast 89.Dhawadiya were the persons: Ans: Who used to participate in the race. 90. By which process the sea water can be converted into pure water: A. Deliquescence B. Efflorescence C. Electric separation D. Reverse Osmosis Ans: D 91. Jal durg is situated at: A. Ajmer B. Aamer C. Siwana D. Gangron 92. Azolla-Anabaena Bio-fertilizer is used for crop: A. Wheat B. Rice C. Mustard D. Cotton 93. "Bani Thani" Painting is related to: A. Bundi school B. Kishangarh School C. Chavand school D. Jaipur School

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94. Which group of district has highest forest area: A. Baran-udaipur, chittorgarh B. Bharatpur, jhalawar,kota C. Karauli, sirohi, dungarpur D. Banswara,dholpur,rajsamand Ans: A 95. Which statement is false: Ans: The Blue wave scattered more than violet wave of light so that the sky appears blue. 96. Maximum production of KHAS comes from: A. Sawaimadhopur, tonk, bharatpur B. Ganganagar, dausa, alawar C. Jhalawar, Kota-Bundi D. Dungarpur-Banswara-Udaipur Ans: A 97. Who represented Congress in 2nd Round table conference: A. Jawaharlal nehru B. Motilal nehru C. Abdul kalam azad D. Mahatma gandhi Ans: D 98. Author of "VANSA BHASKAR": A. Bankidas B. Gauri shankar ojha C. Shyamaldas D. Surajmal Mishran

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Ans: D 99. "MAITRI EXPRESS" train is introduced between: A. Kolkata and dhaka B. Amritsar and lahore C. Delhi and srinagar D. Lucknow and kathmandu Ans: A 100. Baxa tiger project is located at: A. MP B. Rajasthan C. Gujarat D. West bengal Ans: D

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