RPSC Prelims 2024

Which of the following statement is incorrect for Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar (AESA)?

The fourth-generation biofuels are obtained from genetically modified:

Regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI), identify the correct statements using the codes given below: A. Machine learning is a subset of AI. B. Supervised learning involves training a computer system without labelled input data. C. Machines learn through trial and error, receiving rewards during reinforcement learning. Codes:

Among the following layers, identify the one which is used for wireless connection in IoT devices:

What is the name of the man-portable air-defence system developed by DRDO to neutralise aerial threats?

Which of the following is a micro-mineral found in human body fluids/tissues?

Select the incorrect set of "vector – disease – type of pathogen":

According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air-Quality category for IND-AQI range of 101-200 is:

Select the incorrect statement from the following:

India's first Nano-cellulose plant developed by ICAR – CIRCOT, Mumbai, is related to which of the following?

Kwashiorkor, a form of malnutrition, is caused by deficiency of which of the following?

Which of the following artificial sweeteners has the highest sweetness value in comparison to sucrose?

Match Column-I (Location of the Centre of Excellence) with Column-II (the horticultural crop) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: Column-I: A. Bassi B. Sagra Bhojka C. Devrawas D. Khemi Column-II: (i) Mango (ii) Custard-apple (iii) Pomegranate (iv) Guava (v) Date-palm

Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) among the 17 global goals given by the United Nations specifically focuses on “Life on Land”, aiming to protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems?

The IUCN Red List is known as the ______.

Select the incorrect statement regarding the Rajasthan Forestry and Biodiversity Project (Phase-2).

Which of the following villages of Rajasthan is transforming itself into a zero-waste model with the help of Green-technology intervention?

In March 2023, the ‘Ganga’ established by India at Jambi belongs to which category?

Read the statement and the two assumptions (I) and (II) that follow it and choose the correct option. Statement: For replenishing nutrients in the soil, it is essential that a different type of crop is grown every alternate season. Assumptions: (I) The same crop can never be cultivated twice in the same field. (II) If different crops are grown alternately, additional application of fertilizers may not be required.

Consider the statements given below and the two conclusions (I) and (II) that follow them. Assuming the statements to be true, choose the correct conclusion(s). Statements: (Sample text—exact Hindi wording reproduced in the Hindi version.)

For the statement “Should every household in Rajasthan use solar energy to reduce electricity demand?”, two arguments are given. Which of them is/are strong? Arguments: (I) Yes, it will conserve our natural resources and promote environmental protection. (II) No, solar energy is not cheap and not affordable for poor home-owners.

In a certain code, ‘PROJECT’ is written as ‘CEOPRT’ and ‘PLANE’ as ‘ELNP’. In the same code, how will ‘ORGANISED’ be written?

Read the statement and the two conclusions (I) and (II) that follow it and choose the correct option. Statement: Compared to the previous Lok Sabha election, voter turnout has decreased in the present Lok Sabha election. Conclusions: (I) The Election Commission should consider re-conducting the Lok Sabha election. (II) The Election Commission should take away the voting right of those who did not vote this time.

Eight equidistant points lie on a circle. Using these points as vertices, right-angled triangles are drawn such that one side of each triangle is the diameter of the circle. The number of such possible right-angled triangles is:

Next term in the following sequence is: 2, 12, 36, 80, 150, ?

Images of consonants of the English alphabet (capitals) are observed in a mirror. What is the number of images which do not look like their original shapes?

A, B, C, D, E and F are six members of a family. B is married to C. F is the mother of E and D is the daughter of F. A's daughter is E and C's son is A. There are two married couples in the family. Which of the following is correct?

Mr. X starts walking towards south from point A. After walking 20 m he reaches point B. Now he turns left and walks 20 m and reaches point C. Now he turns 45° anticlockwise, walks a distance 20√3 m and reaches point D. What is the shortest distance between point A and point D?

A Venn diagram is drawn followed by four choices. Select the correct choice which represents the given diagram.

The simple interest on a sum of ₹8,000 at a certain rate percent per annum for 3 years is ₹3,600. If the interest is compounded 8-monthly on the same sum at the same interest rate, then total compound interest after 2 years will be:

The sides of a triangle are 5, 12 and 13 units. A rectangle having the same area as the triangle is constructed. If the width of the rectangle is 10 units, what is the perimeter of this rectangle?

How many triangles are there in the following figure?

A house-wife has 1000 ml of a mixture containing milk and water in the ratio 3 : 1. She adds 250 ml of another mixture of milk and water in the ratio 3 : 2. She then removes 250 ml of the combined mixture to make curd. How much pure milk remains in the mixture that is left?

A reduction of 21 % in the price of rice enables a person to buy 10.5 kg more for ₹ 1,000. What is the reduced price of rice per kg?

When two dice are thrown together, what is the probability that the sum obtained is a prime number?

Recently which app has been launched by Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Heritage for citizens to report civic issues and for the government to analyse, track, manage and solve them?

The pie-chart below shows the distribution of land area under various food crops. Which one of the following sets of crops together use more than 50 % of the total area?

The mean of 100 observations was found to be 49. Later it was discovered that three observations recorded as 40, 20 and 50 were actually 60, 70 and 80 respectively. What is the correct mean?

Ten distinct letters are given. Five-letter words are formed using these letters. How many such words have at least one letter repeated?

In 2024, which of the following institutions has been selected by the Bharatiya Pratipadan Aayog for conducting an ‘India Study’ on Artificial Intelligence and Technology?

Up to which date will the ‘Rajasthan Employment Policy-2024’ remain in force?

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly by-elections-2024?

Select the correct statement regarding the Guru Ghasidas–Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve.

Name the South-Korean author who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature.

With reference to the National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities-2024, match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct code. Column-I (Voluntary awardees) Column-II (Field of excellence) (a) Ananta Bijoy (i) Art & Culture (b) Gangadhar Jadhjatav (ii) Music (c) Priyankar Chandra Dave (iii) Accessibility

Recently, the Government of India approved the inclusion of some more languages in the list of Rajasthani languages. Now, how many languages in total have received the status of a Rajasthani language?

Recently Yamandu Orsi has been elected as the President of which country?

The Submarine Cable Resilience Summit in February 2025 will be held at:

Which organization has recently launched the upgraded mobile app ‘Suvidha 2.0’?

Consider the following statements about the recently inaugurated Asia’s largest Imaging Cherenkov Observatory at Hanle, Ladakh: I. It was inaugurated by Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission. II. It is located at an altitude of 5100 metres. III. The telescope is built by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre with the support of Electronic Corporation of India and other industry partners. Choose the correct answer:

Who among the following from India co-chaired, with Mr. Atsushi Mimura, the 2nd India–Japan Finance Dialogue held in Tokyo in September 2024?

The 1st Edition of Joint Table Top Exercise (CINBAX) between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army was held at:

Where was the India–Norway business round table held on 8 December 2024?

Consider the following statements regarding the 38th National Games 2025 and choose the correct option: Statement (A): They will be hosted by Uttarakhand. Statement (B): The Games will feature 28 sporting disciplines and 4 demonstration events.

How many gold and bronze medals did Rajasthan win in the 5th National Para Shooting Championship held at Pune in November 2024?

‘Divith Reddy Adulla’, winner of the World Cadet Under-8 Championship-2024, is associated with which game?

Khelo India Youth Games-2025 will be hosted by which of the following States?

How many medals did India win at the 2024 ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) World Cup in shooting?

According to “Rao-Jetsi-Ro-Chhanda”, whom did Rao Jaitsi, the ruler of Bikaner, defeat?

Which of the following individual(s) was / were associated with the excavation of Ojiyana? A. R.C. Agrawal B. B.R. Meena C. Alok Tripathi Codes:

Which of the following archaeological sites was identified by archaeologist T.H. Handley as a Buddhist town?

Consider the following statements about Rao Chunda of Marwar and choose the correct option: A. Rao Chunda obtained Mandore in dowry. B. Rao Ranmal ascended the throne immediately after Rao Chunda’s death.

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the Walterkrit Rajput Hitkarini Sabha?

With reference to the ‘Bijolia Kisan Andolan’ (Bijolia Peasant Movement) consider the following statements and choose the correct answer: A. For information regarding the movement, Diwan Singh Pathania went to Wardha to meet Gandhiji. B. The newspapers ‘Abhyudaya’ of Prayag and ‘Bharat Mitra’ of Calcutta published news on the movement in an unbiased manner.

The S.S. Subedar Enquiry Committee Report of 1945 was related to the regiment of which princely state?

Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

Match List-I (Schools of Painting of Rajasthan) with List-II (Painters) and choose the correct code: List-I: A. Kishangarh B. Bikaner C. Mewar D. Marwar List-II: i. Sahibdin ii. Hitarasi iii. Ali Raza iv. Shivram

The famous temple built by Bhanwari at Udaipur was dedicated to which deity?

With reference to the folk-ballads known as ‘Chhodiyan’ consider the following statements and choose the correct option: A. It is a folk-ballad sung in four parts. B. Generally, it is prominently sung while performing Ramdevji bhajans.

Regarding the famous newsletter of ‘Marudhar Manch’, consider the following statements and choose the correct option: A. It stopped publication during the Non-Co-operation Movement. B. Its editor was a member of Hemlata Shastri’s Mahila Mandal.

For which of the following are the words Aadi (आडी) and Hiyali (हियाली) popular in the Rajasthani language?

Consider the following statements about Saint Laldas and choose the correct option: A. Saint Laldas remained unmarried throughout his life. B. After the death of Saint Laldas, a temple was built at his Samadhi place.

Which of the following colours is 'Kasumal', used in the costumes of Rajasthan?

Which of the following Buddhist texts were written in Sanskrit? Choose the correct option: A. Divyavadan B. Deepvansha C. Mahavansha D. Aryamanjushree Moolkalp

Consider the following statements related to the Aajivaka Sect and select the correct answer: A. Belief in Determinism B. The order of reincarnation can be changed. C. Belief in Austerity

Which of the following titles was adopted by Kadphises II of the Kushan dynasty?

Consider the following statements about Stupas and choose the correct option: A. The word 'Stupa' is an architectural term meaning something which is raised up by accumulation. B. The custom of erecting Stupas as memorials to the dead was pre-Buddhist.

Who painted the famous image of Bharat Mata to visually associate the identity of India as a nation?

In which language did the poet Mallanarya write the texts "Bhava Chinta Ratna" and "Veerasaivamrita" in the court of Krishnadev Ray?

Which of the following monuments were built by Emperor Sher Shah?

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

Which one of the following is NOT an area of Mediterranean type of agriculture?

Read the following statements related to the liberal phase of the Indian National Movement (1885-1905 A.D.): A. Supported the rich democratic and scientific culture of modern Europe. B. Strongly criticised the economic aspect of British imperialism. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Who among the following was appointed as the Chairman of the Secondary Education Commission by the Government of India in 1952?

Match List-I (Desert) with List-II (Location) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I: A. Gobi B. Patagonia C. Victoria D. Kalahari List-II: i. Southern Africa ii. Asia iii. South America iv. Australia

Match List-I (Tributary) with List-II (River) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I: A. Rapti B. Tista C. Hiran D. Purna List-II: i. Brahmaputra ii. Narmada iii. Godavari iv. Ghaghra

In which forest biome of the world is the maximum amount of oxygen produced?

Arrange the following mountain ranges in correct north-to-south order:

Which one of the following statements is NOT true?

Which of the following sequences of district-groups in Rajasthan is correct in ascending order of average rainfall received from the south-west monsoon?

Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? (Nuclear Power Plant – State)

The Golden Quadrilateral consists of the following four sections connecting the four major cities: A. Delhi – Mumbai B. Mumbai – Chennai C. Chennai – Kolkata D. Kolkata – Delhi Which of the following shows their lengths in decreasing order?

Consider the following statements:

Medtech Medical Devices Park is located at:

In which district of Rajasthan is 'Khadin' a popular method of water conservation?

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I (District) – List-II (River) A. Udaipur – i. Sabi & Ruparal B. Bundi – ii. Gambhiri & Parvati C. Bharatpur – iii. Som & Jakham D. Alwar – iv. Kural

Which type of soil is dominant in Jaipur, Dausa and Alwar districts?

In the year 2021-22, contribution of Rajasthan in total production of Bajra in the country (in percentage) was:

Which is not a correct match? Conservation Reserve – District (as on May 2023)

Mount Abu and Ranakpur are included in which tourist circuit?

The national executive of which political party called for the dissolution of the Constituent Assembly and its re-election by adult suffrage?

The correct descending order of districts in Rajasthan based on total literacy rate (Census 2011) is

At which of the following places are asbestos mines located in Rajasthan?

The most important resources of lignite in Rajasthan are located at

Match List-A with List-B and identify the correct answer from the codes given below: List-A (Case) A. Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain B. Minerva Mills v. Union of India C. Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu D. P. Sambamurthy v. State of A.P. List-B (Amendment challenged) i. 42nd Amendment ii. 52nd Amendment iii. 39th Amendment iv. 32nd Amendment Codes:

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

In which year was it inserted in the Constitution of India that the State shall secure free legal aid to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities?

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the election of the President of India?

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Election Commission of India:

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the powers of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha? (i) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament. (ii) When a Money Bill is transmitted to the other House, the Speaker certifies it as a Money Bill. (iii) When a motion for the removal of the Speaker is under consideration, the Speaker neither presides nor participates in the proceedings of the House. (iv) Except in the case of a tie, the Speaker does not vote in the House. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

The Central Vigilance Commission was set up on the recommendations of which of the following committees?

Which of the following subjects is included in the Terms of Reference of the Finance Commission notified on 31 December 2023?

Consider the following statements about the 2004 general elections and choose the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) The Congress party won 145 seats in the Lok Sabha. (b) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 133 seats in the Lok Sabha. (c) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) won 48 seats in the Lok Sabha.

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding subordinate legislation in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?

Which of the following statement is NOT correct regarding the Governor of Rajasthan?

Which of the following Chief Minister faced President's Rule in Rajasthan the maximum number of times?

As of the end of November 2024, how many women were there in the Rajasthan Council of Ministers?

Which of the following group of princely states had enacted legislations on Panchayats prior to independence?

Which Article of the Constitution prescribes mandatory consultation with RPSC on disciplinary matters affecting a person serving under the Government of Rajasthan?

From which of the following dates did Pramil Kumar Mathur assume the office of the Registrar General of the Rajasthan High Court?

Who becomes the chairperson of the District Planning Committee in Rajasthan?

By which Act was the Jaipur Development Authority established?

The State Information Commissioner is appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a Committee. Who among the following is NOT a member of this Committee?

Among the following Chairpersons of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission, who completed a full five-year term?

Under Section 7 of the Rajasthan Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act, 1973, the Lokayukta is empowered to investigate allegations against Ministers and public servants. Which one of the following subjects is NOT covered under such investigations?

What is the amount of security deposit a general-category candidate must deposit to contest the election of a Mayor?

Which of the following statements expresses a benefit of the “Input Tax Credit Mechanism” under GST?

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the RAJ NIVESH Portal of Rajasthan?

Which of the following is NOT an objective of a Citizen’s Charter?

In which of the following years did India record the same annual growth rate for both Gross National Income (GNI) and Net National Income (NNI) along with the index based on prices of goods and services?

With reference to the National Food Security Act (NFSA) in India, consider the following statements: A. It was notified on 5 July 2013. B. At present, about 30 crore individual beneficiaries are covered under the Act. C. The Act entitles 75 percent of the rural population and 50 percent of the urban population to receive subsidised food-grains. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

With reference to the soil classes of India, which of the following statements is/are correct? A. In sandy soils, the capacity to hold water and heat is low. B. Alluvial soils contain the maximum mineral nutrients. C. Compared to black soils, loamy soils are more variable in their natural characteristics. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Match List-I (Agricultural Crops) with List-II (States which ranked first in their production in 2021-22) and choose the correct option. List-I: A. Coarse cereals  B. Sugarcane  C. Groundnut  D. Soybean List-II: i. Rajasthan ii. Karnataka iii. Madhya Pradesh iv. Maharashtra v. Gujarat

Which of the following is NOT a major financial-sector reform undertaken in India after 1991?

Consider the following statements with reference to the World Happiness Report-2024: A. India ranks 126th among more than 140 countries, lower than all its neighbours – Nepal, Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. B. The Report indicates that there has been little change in India’s rank and that efforts toward youth well-being have not succeeded in reducing depression and suicide cases. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Worker to Population Ratio (WPR) is defined as

The correct share of various sector in Gross Fixed Capital Formation of Rajasthan in descending order is

Consider the following statements regarding fiscal deficit of Rajasthan: A. The actual fiscal deficit in the year 2022-23 has been 3.76 percent of the State GDP. B. This is less than the limit prescribed by the F.R.B.M. Act, 2005. C. The fiscal deficit of 2022-23 was higher than that of 2021-22. Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements regarding targets of Rajasthan Mineral Policy-2024: A. Provide employment to 50 lakh people by 2029-30 and over 1 crore people (direct and indirect) by 2046-47. B. Enhance the mineral sector's contribution to state's GSDP from 3.4 percent in 2023-24 to 5 percent by 2029-30 and 8 percent by 2046-47. C. Expand the number of minerals under extraction from 58 to 70 by 2047. Which of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following park/zone has not been developed by RIICO in Rajasthan?

Ease of Doing Business ranking for the states in India is released by-

Which of the following has been formed in place of Chief Minister's Rajasthan Economic Transformation Advisory Council (CMRETAC)?

Which of the following statements are correct about PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana? (i) To install solar plants on one crore houses to provide up to 300 units of free electricity every month. (ii) Provision of 30 percent subsidy for setting up rooftop solar plants. (iii) 100 percent online system for registration, application, approval and grant. (iv) Provision of loan at bank interest of 4 percent to each applicant.

Rajasthan Government announced the M-Sand Policy in the year 2024. This will remain in force –

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (New industrial areas developed by RIICO in the year 2023-24) A. Nadol B. Dharmpura C. Umriya D. Maal ki Toos List-II (Place) i. Udaipur ii. Jhalawar iii. Barmer iv. Pali

In cataract the natural lens becomes cloudy because of change in which of the following?

Which of the following are units of pressure? A. bar  B. Pa  C. torr  D. atm Choose the correct option:

The main objective of "Rajasthan Urban Sector Development Program (Phase-III)" is –

Who among the following are eligible for the Aastha Scheme in Rajasthan?

Mukhyamantri Svanidhi Yojana of Rajasthan aims to –