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RAS Pre Exam 2012 GK, GS Solved Paper:
1.Which mineral of the following is associated with the "JHAMAR-KOTRA" Regions in Rajasthan:
1) Lead and zinc
2) Manganese
3) Rock Phosphate
4) Silver
Ans: 3
RasExam.com Tips: RSMML operate for the mining of Rockphosphate ore. It operates one of the largest and fully mechanised mines in the country at Jhamarkotra, 26 Kms. from Udaipur and Kanpur Group of Mines located 15 Kms. from Udaipur.
2) The production of food grains in rajasthan in the year 2010-11 was highest after independance, it was:
1) 250 Lakh tonne
2) 235 Lakh tonne
3) 210 Lakh tonne
4) 192 Lakh tonne
Ans: 2 ( 235.61 Tonne)
3) Desert Development Programme is being implemented in 16 District of rajasthan. This programme is being fonded:
1) 100% by Govt. of India
2) 100% by Rajasthan Govt.
3) In the ratio of 50:50 by both the govt.
4) 75% by Govt. of India, 25% by Rajasthan Govt.
Ans: 4
RasExam.com Tips: From 1st April , 1999, the Desert Development Programme is being funded on the basis of 75:25.
4) Match the following:
TRIBES IN RAJASTHAN REGION/AREA
A. Sharia 1. Marwar
B. Kathodi 2. Abu Road
C. Garasia 3. Mewar
D. Rabaries 4. Baran
5. Banswara
Ans: 3 (A-4, B-3,C-2,D=1)
5) "Tripitaka" Texts are related with which religion:
1) Vedic Religion
2) Buddhism
3) Jainism
4) Shaivism
Ans: 2
RASEXAM.COM Tips: Tripiṭaka is a traditional term used by various Buddhist sects to describe their various canons of scriptures. A Tripiṭaka traditionally contains three "baskets" of teachings: a Sūtra Piṭaka, a Vinaya Piṭaka and an Abhidharma Piṭaka.
6. Who is considered as the first Modern Man of India?
1) Nana Saheb
2) A. O. Hume
3) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
4) Swami Vivekanand
Ans: 3
7. Who was first woman President of the Congress?
1) Kadambini Ganguli
2) Sarojini Naidu
3) Annie Besant
4) Kamla Nehru
Ans: 3
RasExam.com Tips: Annie Besant was the first woman President of Indian National Congress. She presided over the 1917 Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress. Annie Besant was of Irish origin and was one of the few foreigners who played a significant role in the Indian freedom movement.
8. In which battle did Maharana Sanga defeat Ibrahim Lodi?
1) Battle of Khatoli
2) Battle of Sarangpur
3) Battle of Siwana
4) Battle of Khanua
Ans: 1
RasExam.com Tips: In Battle of Khatoli (1517), Rana Sanga defeated Ibrahim Lodi while During Battle of Khanwa (1527) Babur defeated Rana Sanga.
9. Which Rajput ruler continued his struggle for independence against Mughals and did
not surrender?
1) Raja Raisingh of Bikaner
2) Rao Chandrasen of Marwar
3) Raja Bharmal of Amber
4) Maharana Amar Singh of Mewar
Ans: 2
RAS Pre Exam 2012 GK, GS Solved Paper:
1.Which mineral of the following is associated with the "JHAMAR-KOTRA" Regions in Rajasthan:
1) Lead and zinc
2) Manganese
3) Rock Phosphate
4) Silver
Ans: 3
RasExam.com Tips: RSMML operate for the mining of Rockphosphate ore. It operates one of the largest and fully mechanised mines in the country at Jhamarkotra, 26 Kms. from Udaipur and Kanpur Group of Mines located 15 Kms. from Udaipur.
2) The production of food grains in rajasthan in the year 2010-11 was highest after independance, it was:
1) 250 Lakh tonne
2) 235 Lakh tonne
3) 210 Lakh tonne
4) 192 Lakh tonne
Ans: 2 ( 235.61 Tonne)
3) Desert Development Programme is being implemented in 16 District of rajasthan. This programme is being fonded:
1) 100% by Govt. of India
2) 100% by Rajasthan Govt.
3) In the ratio of 50:50 by both the govt.
4) 75% by Govt. of India, 25% by Rajasthan Govt.
Ans: 4
RasExam.com Tips: From 1st April , 1999, the Desert Development Programme is being funded on the basis of 75:25.
4) Match the following:
TRIBES IN RAJASTHAN REGION/AREA
A. Sharia 1. Marwar
B. Kathodi 2. Abu Road
C. Garasia 3. Mewar
D. Rabaries 4. Baran
5. Banswara
Ans: 3 (A-4, B-3,C-2,D=1)
5) "Tripitaka" Texts are related with which religion:
1) Vedic Religion
2) Buddhism
3) Jainism
4) Shaivism
Ans: 2
RASEXAM.COM Tips: Tripiṭaka is a traditional term used by various Buddhist sects to describe their various canons of scriptures. A Tripiṭaka traditionally contains three "baskets" of teachings: a Sūtra Piṭaka, a Vinaya Piṭaka and an Abhidharma Piṭaka.
6. Who is considered as the first Modern Man of India?
1) Nana Saheb
2) A. O. Hume
3) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
4) Swami Vivekanand
Ans: 3
7. Who was first woman President of the Congress?
1) Kadambini Ganguli
2) Sarojini Naidu
3) Annie Besant
4) Kamla Nehru
Ans: 3
RasExam.com Tips: Annie Besant was the first woman President of Indian National Congress. She presided over the 1917 Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress. Annie Besant was of Irish origin and was one of the few foreigners who played a significant role in the Indian freedom movement.
8. In which battle did Maharana Sanga defeat Ibrahim Lodi?
1) Battle of Khatoli
2) Battle of Sarangpur
3) Battle of Siwana
4) Battle of Khanua
Ans: 1
RasExam.com Tips: In Battle of Khatoli (1517), Rana Sanga defeated Ibrahim Lodi while During Battle of Khanwa (1527) Babur defeated Rana Sanga.
9. Which Rajput ruler continued his struggle for independence against Mughals and did
not surrender?
1) Raja Raisingh of Bikaner
2) Rao Chandrasen of Marwar
3) Raja Bharmal of Amber
4) Maharana Amar Singh of Mewar
Ans: 2