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Rajasthan Previous Year GK Questions

Previous-year questions show what RPSC and RSSB actually ask, which a broad syllabus cannot. They reveal the weight of each area, the level of detail expected in history, polity, geography, economy and science, and how current affairs are framed, often as a fact tied to a recent event or scheme. Many questions repeat in substance: the same constitutional articles, dynasties, rivers, national parks and schemes return with new options. This page collects previous-year questions on national GK and current affairs, in English and Hindi, each with the correct answer, a short explanation and the topic it belongs to, so a question leads you to the GK note that covers it. For the Rajasthan part of the paper, RPSC publishes question papers and answer keys on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in, and RSSB publishes question papers on rssb.rajasthan.gov.in; use them for Rajasthan history, art, culture, geography and economy, which GK24 does not cover separately. Work through PYQs in three passes: solve a set untimed to learn, solve a set timed to build speed, and revisit your wrong answers a week later. With one-third negative marking in both RAS and CET, PYQs also teach you which questions to leave on the fifth circle.

Previous Year Questions

Q122.General ScienceAsked in: Rajasthan · RPSC RAS Pre, 1 Oct 2023Easy

Species of Plasmodium which causes Malignant Malaria:

  1. A.Vivax
  2. B.Falciparum
  3. C.Ovale
  4. D.Malariae
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Correct answer: B. Falciparum

Plasmodium falciparum causes malignant, or cerebral, malaria, the most dangerous form of the disease. Red blood cells infected by it become sticky and block the small blood vessels of the brain and other organs, which can lead to coma and death if treatment is delayed.

Q123.Indian EconomyAsked in: Rajasthan · RPSC RAS Pre, 2 Feb 2025Medium

Which of the following is not associated with financial sector reforms in India initiated after 1991?

  1. A.Capital adequacy
  2. B.Non-performing assets
  3. C.FRBM Act (Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management)
  4. D.SARFAESI Act
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Correct answer: C. FRBM Act (Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management)

The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003 is a fiscal reform: it binds the Union government to cut its fiscal and revenue deficits and to report on its borrowing.

Q124.Indian EconomyAsked in: Rajasthan · RPSC RAS Pre, 1 Oct 2023Easy

Consider the following statements regarding inflation:

Statement (A): Head-line inflation refers to the rate of change in the Consumer Price Index Number, a measure of the average price of a standard basket of goods and services consumed by a typical family.

Statement (B): Core inflation measures the change in average consumer prices after excluding from the Consumer Price Index certain items of volatile prices such as food and fuel.

Of these statements,

  1. A.Neither (A) nor (B) is correct.
  2. B.Both (A) and (B) are correct.
  3. C.Only (B) is correct.
  4. D.Only (A) is correct.
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Correct answer: B. Both (A) and (B) are correct.

Headline inflation is the change in the overall Consumer Price Index, which tracks the average price of a fixed basket of goods and services bought by a typical household, including food, fuel, clothing, housing and services.

Q126.GeographyAsked in: Rajasthan · RPSC RAS Pre, 2 Feb 2025Hard

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

List I (Tributary)

A. Rapti

B. Tista

C. Hiran

D. Purna

List II (River)

(i) Brahmaputra

(ii) Narmada

(iii) Godavari

(iv) Ghaghra

  1. A.A-iv, B-ii, C-iii, D-i
  2. B.A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
  3. C.A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii
  4. D.A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii
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Correct answer: D. A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii

The Rapti rises in Nepal, flows past Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh and joins the Ghaghra, which then meets the Ganga.

Q127.GeographyAsked in: Rajasthan · RPSC RAS Pre, 2 Feb 2025Medium

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

List I (Desert)

A. Gobi

B. Patagonia

C. Victoria

D. Kalahari

List II (Location)

(i) Southern Africa

(ii) Asia

(iii) South America

(iv) Australia

  1. A.A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i
  2. B.A-iv, B-ii, C-iii, D-i
  3. C.A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv
  4. D.A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
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Correct answer: A. A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i

The Gobi is a cold desert of Asia spread over Mongolia and northern China, and it is famous for its dinosaur fossils.

Q128.GeographyAsked in: Rajasthan · RPSC RAS Pre, 1 Oct 2023Easy

The East-West Corridor connects ______ to ______

  1. A.Imphal to Ahmedabad
  2. B.Dimapur to Vadodara
  3. C.Silchar to Porbandar
  4. D.Guwahati to Kandla Port
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Correct answer: C. Silchar to Porbandar

The East-West Corridor is one arm of the National Highways Development Project, planned together with the North-South Corridor from Srinagar to Kanyakumari.

Q130.Indian PolityAsked in: Rajasthan · RPSC RAS Pre, 1 Oct 2023Medium

Match the following List-P (CAG) with List-R (Articles):

List-P

A. Appointment of CAG

B. Duties and Powers of CAG

C. Form of Accounts of the Union

D. Audit Reports

List-R

I. Article 148

II. Article 151

III. Article 149

IV. Article 150

Select correct option.

  1. A.A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
  2. B.A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
  3. C.A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
  4. D.A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
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Correct answer: A. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is covered by a neat run of four articles in Part V of the Constitution.

Q131.Indian PolityAsked in: Rajasthan · RPSC RAS Pre, 2 Feb 2025Easy

The Central Vigilance Commission was formed on the basis of the recommendations of which of the following committee?

  1. A.Santhanam Committee
  2. B.Kelkar Committee
  3. C.Swaran Singh Committee
  4. D.Bakshi Tek Chand Committee
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Correct answer: A. Santhanam Committee

The Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962-64), headed by K. Santhanam, recommended a central body to keep watch over honesty in government, and the Central Vigilance Commission was set up in February 1964 by an executive resolution of the Union government.

Q132.Indian PolityAsked in: Rajasthan · RPSC RAS Pre, 2 Feb 2025Hard

Match List-A with List-B and identify the correct answer from the codes given below:

List-A (Case)

A. Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain

B. Minerva Mills vs Union of India

C. Kihoto Hollohan vs Zachillhu

D. P. Sambamurthy vs State of A.P.

List-B (Amendment challenged)

i. 42nd Amendment

ii. 52nd Amendment

iii. 39th Amendment

iv. 32nd Amendment

  1. A.A-i, B-iii, C-iv, D-ii
  2. B.A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv
  3. C.A-iv, B-ii, C-iii, D-i
  4. D.A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv
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Correct answer: D. A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv

Each case tested an amendment against the basic structure of the Constitution.

Q133.Indian PolityAsked in: Rajasthan · RPSC RAS Pre, 2 Feb 2025Medium

Fundamental Rights provided by which of the following groups of Articles are granted only to 'Citizens' of India?

  1. A.Articles 14, 20, 23 and 30
  2. B.Articles 15, 21, 25 and 28
  3. C.Articles 20, 21, 25 and 30
  4. D.Articles 15, 16, 19 and 30
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Correct answer: D. Articles 15, 16, 19 and 30

Only five Fundamental Rights are reserved for Indian citizens. Article 15 bars discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth; Article 16 gives equality of opportunity in public employment; Article 19 gives the six freedoms of speech, assembly, association, movement, residence and profession; Article 29 protects…

Q135.Indian HistoryAsked in: Rajasthan · RPSC RAS Pre, 2 Feb 2025Medium

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the Bhakti Movement?

  1. A.Vallabhacharya established Pushtimarga.
  2. B.Nimbarka propounded the Philosophy of Dvaitadvait.
  3. C.Madhvacharya propounded Nirguna Bhakti Siddhant instead of Saguna Bhakti.
  4. D.Ramananda advocated Rama Bhakti.
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Correct answer: C. Madhvacharya propounded Nirguna Bhakti Siddhant instead of Saguna Bhakti.

It is the wrong statement, because Madhvacharya worshipped a personal god, Vishnu, with form and qualities, so his path was saguna bhakti, not nirguna.

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