General Information
| Exam Board | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) |
| Exam Name | Village Development Officer (VDO) Direct Recruitment Examination, 2025 |
| Exam Date | 02-11-2025 (Sunday) |
| Exam Time | 11.00 AM to 02.00 PM |
| First/Model Answer Key issue date | 12-11-2025 (Wednesday) |
| Final Answer key issue date | – |
| Question Paper Code | K23L |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Question paper language | English |
| Question paper type | Objective |
| Total Question | 160 (Each question carries 1.25 marks) |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 part of the mark(s) of each question will be deducted for each wrong answer. |
| Time | 03:00 Hours |
| Official Website (RSSB) | https://rssb.rajasthan.gov.in/ |
Note :-This question paper is solved as per the official answer key of Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB).
This question paper includes questions related to the following subjects :-
| S. No. | Subject | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Language Knowledge (General Hindi + English) | 50 (30 + 20) |
| 2 | Mathematics | 30 |
| 3 | General Knowledge (Current Affairs + General Science) | 20 (10 + 10) |
| 4 | Geography and Natural Resources | 30 |
| 5 | Agriculture and economic development in the context of Rajasthan | 30 |
| 6 | History and Culture of Rajasthan | 30 |
| 7 | Basic Computer | 10 |
| Total | 200 |
Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. (Q. 1-4)
Self-directed learning, in its broadest meaning, describes a process in which individuals take the initiative with or without the help of others, in diagnosing their learning needs, formulation of learning goals, identifying resources for learning, choosing and implementing learning strategies and evaluating learning outcomes. Thus, it is important to attain new knowledge easily and skillfully for the rest of our life. The point is, what is the need for self-directed learning? One reason is that there is convincing evidence that people who take the initiative in learning, learn more things and learn better than people waiting to be taught. The second reason is that self-directed learning is more in tune with our natural processes of psychological development. An essential aspect of maturing is developing the ability to take increasing responsibility of our own lives to become increasingly self-directed. The third reason in that many of the new developments in education put a heavy responsibility on the learners to take a good deal of initiative in their own learning. To meet the challenges in today’s instructive environment, self-directed learning is most essential. On the basis of your reading of the passage, select the most appropriate option from those provided for the questions that follow :
1. In self-directed learning, individuals :
- (A) themselves take the necessary steps for formulating and evaluating their learning strategies
- (B) direct their students to follow specific learning strategies
- (C) seek the guidance of appropriate teachers for self-mastery
- (D) take the initiative to clear other people’s doubts during the learning process
2. One of the reasons for the need for self-directed learning is that :
- (A) it is less challenging
- (B) it helps people to learn more things and learn better than those waiting to be taught
- (C) it is a more cost effective method of learning
- (D) it is a modern method of learning
3. Which of the following best describes self-directed learning?
- (A) Active learning
- (B) Passive learning
- (C) Compulsory learning
- (D) Repulsive learning
4. With reference to the passage, an essential aspect of maturing is :
- (A) to develop the ability to learn from others
- (B) to be in tune with the psychological processes of development
- (C) to put heavy responsibility on today’s learners
- (D) to develop the ability to take increasing responsibility of one’s own life
5. Solve: 5.06 – 0.8 + 3.9 + 0.703 – 1.3472
- (A) 7.5158
- (B) 6.3158
- (C) 7.5162
- (D) 7.0102
6. The product of the largest and the smallest of the fractions \frac{7}{11}, \frac{8}{15}, \frac{5}{9} and \frac{11}{17} is :
- (A) \frac{8}{27}
- (B) \frac{88}{255}
- (C) \frac{7}{17}
- (D) \frac{35}{99}
7. When the numerator of a fraction is decreased by 15% and the denominator is decreased by 10%, the fraction becomes \frac{2}{9}. The original fraction is :
- (A) \frac{6}{17}
- (B) \frac{4}{17}
- (C) \frac{7}{34}
- (D) \frac{5}{18}
8. Akhilesh borrowed a certain sum on compound interest and returned it in 3 equal annual instalments of ₹ 46,305 each. If the rate of interest charged is 5% per annum, then find the sum borrowed.
- (A) ₹ 1,20,000
- (B) ₹ 1,25,000
- (C) ₹ 1,26,100
- (D) ₹ 1,26,200
9. The HCF of x8 – 1 and x4 + 2x3 – 2x – 1 is :
- (A) x2 – 1
- (B) (x2 – 1) (x2 + 1)
- (C) (x2 – 1) (x + 1)2
- (D) x2 + 1
10. Hansa and Sunita are friends. Each one has some money. If Hansa gives ₹ 30 to Sunita, then Sunita will have twice the money left with Hansa. But if Sunita gives ₹ 10 to Hansa, then Hansa will have thrice as much as is left with Sunita. How much money does Hansa have?
- (A) ₹ 56
- (B) ₹ 84
- (C) ₹ 42
- (D) ₹ 62
11. If mode of the observations 8, 14, 18, 20, 14, 15, 18, 16 and P is 18, then the median of these observations is :
- (A) 14
- (B) 15
- (C) 15.5
- (D) 16
12. If mean of the observations 7, 11, 18, 5, 4, 8 and k is 9, then find the mean deviation about the mean of the given observations.
- (A) 3\tfrac{1}{7}
- (B) 3\tfrac{4}{7}
- (C) 3\tfrac{2}{7}
- (D) 3\tfrac{3}{7}
13. For a kite, which of the following are always true?
(I) Opposite sides are equal.
(II) Diagonals are perpendicular to each other.
(III) Opposite angles are supplementary.
(IV) Sum of the interior angles is 360°.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- (A) II and III only
- (B) I and II only
- (C) II and IV only
- (D) II, III and IV only
14. Two circles with radii 25 cm and 30 cm intersect each other at P and Q. If length of the common chord PQ is 48 cm, then find the distance between their centres.
- (A) 22 cm
- (B) 24 cm
- (C) 25 cm
- (D) 27 cm
15. In which of the following states is the “Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve” located?
- (A) Sikkim
- (B) Rajasthan
- (C) Andhra Pradesh
- (D) Madhya Pradesh
16. Which of the following regions of Rajasthan is NOT a part of East-West corridor? (Chose the most appropriate option form below)
- (A) Udaipur
- (B) Chittorgarh
- (C) Kota
- (D) Sri Ganganagar
17. In which of the following regions in Rajasthan, are Sub-Tropical mountain forests found?
- (A) Jhalawar
- (B) Mount Abu
- (C) Jaisalmer
- (D) Barmer
18. Which of the following soil is mainly found in the arid western plain of Rajasthan?
- (A) Black soil
- (B) Desert soil
- (C) Alluvial soil
- (D) Marsh soil
19. Rajasthan’s South-eastern plateau region is also known as the __________
- (A) Semi-arid plateau
- (B) Hadoti plateau
- (C) Shekhawati region
- (D) Arid desert plain
20. According to census 2011 of Rajasthan which of the following regions has the highest literacy rate?
- (A) Jaipur
- (B) Dungarpur
- (C) Jalore
- (D) Sirohi
21. The second phase of the “Mukhya Mantri Yuva Kaushal Yojana (MMYKY)” 2.0, in Rajasthan was launched in :
- (A) 2017
- (B) 2024
- (C) 2021
- (D) 2023
22. Which of the following renewable energy sources has been allocated a target of 25000 MW under the Rajasthan Integrated Clean Energy Policy-2024?
- (A) Solar
- (B) Biomass
- (C) Hydro and Pump Storage Plant
- (D) Wind and Hybrid
23. Which of the following animals is not included for insurance coverage under the “Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana” in 2024-25?
- (A) Cow
- (B) Camel
- (C) Buffalo
- (D) Pig
24. Who among the following received the “Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar-2024” from Rajasthan?
- (A) Sonali Suthar
- (B) Devilal Mahiya
- (C) Aashish Purohit
- (D) Keerti Parihar
25. Which of the following is used to control fire caused due to electrical equipment? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
- (A) Water
- (B) Carbon dioxide
- (C) Carbon monoxide
- (D) Hydrogen
26. Which of the following human diseases is not correctly matched to their causative microorganism?
- (A) Tuberculosis – bacteria
- (B) Measles – virus
- (C) Cholera – bacteria
- (D) Malaria – bacteria
27. Which of the following polymers is used to make oil seals, gaskets, and surface coating of non-stick utensils?
- (A) Polythene
- (B) Teflon
- (C) Nylon
- (D) Bakelite
28. Chlorophyll is a coordination compound of :
- (A) Iron
- (B) Cobalt
- (C) Magnesium
- (D) Manganese
29. The Khejri tree of Rajasthan belongs to which of the following types of forests? Choose the most appropriate option from the following :
- (A) Tropical Thorn Forests
- (B) Tropical dry deciduous Forests
- (C) Sub-Tropical Mountain Forests
- (D) Mangrove Forests
30. According to Renewable Energy Statistics 2023-24, Rajasthan held which position in India’s renewable energy installed capacity ranking (as on 31st March 2024)?
- (A) First
- (B) Second
- (C) Fifth
- (D) Third
31. Which of the following is a major Rabi crop in the arid western plain agro-climatic zone in Rajasthan?
- (A) Rice
- (B) Wheat
- (C) Pearl millet
- (D) Moth bean
32. In which of the following agro-climatic zones, cotton is a major kharif crop in Rajasthan?
- (A) Irrigated North-Western Plain
- (B) Internal Drainage Dry Zone
- (C) Transitional Plain of Luni Basin
- (D) Sub-humid Southern Plains
33. Which of the following regions of Rajasthan are being developed for artificial silk (Tussar)?
- (A) Banswara, Kota and Udaipur
- (B) Jaisalmer, Jalore and Barna
- (C) Bikaner and Pali
- (D) Barmer and Dungarpur
34. Which of the following large projects of Rajasthan is also known as the lifeline/Maruganga of the state?
- (A) Sidhmukh Nahar Project
- (B) Narmada Canal Project
- (C) Jakham Project
- (D) Indira Gandhi Canal Project
35. Which of the following dams have been built under the Chambal Project in Rajasthan?
- (A) Jawahar Sagar Dam
- (B) Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam
- (C) Meja Dam
- (D) Morel Dam
36. Due to reduction in the price of tea leaves of a particular brand by 8%, Ajay is able to buy 125g more for ₹ 460. The reduced price of tea leaves per kg is :
- (A) ₹ 320
- (B) ₹ 290.50
- (C) ₹ 284.40
- (D) ₹ 294.40
37. Two vessels A and B contain mixtures of ethanol and water, having these in the ratio 5 : 2 and 7 : 6, respectively. To obtain a new mixture having ethanol and water in the ratio 8 : 5, in what ratio should the mixtures from vessels A and B be mixed?
- (A) 7 : 4
- (B) 7 : 6
- (C) 7 : 9
- (D) 6 : 7
38. The average of 15 consecutive natural numbers arranged in ascending order is A. The average of the first 11 of these numbers is :
- (A) A – 1
- (B) A – 2
- (C) A – 3
- (D) A – 4
39. The average marks of a class of 40 students is 62. The average marks of the students who have passed is 74 and the average marks of the students who have failed is 26. The number of students who have failed is :
- (A) 20
- (B) 18
- (C) 16
- (D) 10
40. A sum of ₹ 4,080 is divided between Ajay and Vijay in such a way that when invested on compound interest, the amount Ajay receives after 10 years is equal to the amount Vijay receives after 11 years, the interest being compounded annually at 4% per annum. The share of Ajay is :
- (A) ₹ 2,000
- (B) ₹ 2,080
- (C) ₹ 2,280
- (D) ₹ 2,200
41. If the difference between compound interest compounded semi-annually and simple interest on a certain sum of money at 10% per annum for 1\tfrac{1}{2} years is ₹ 244, then find the sum of money.
- (A) ₹ 36,000
- (B) ₹ 32,000
- (C) ₹ 38,500
- (D) ₹ 35,500
42. The selling price of an article is \frac{5}{4} times its cost price. What is the profit percentage?
- (A) 25%
- (B) 24%
- (C) 50%
- (D) 30%
43. Chandrayaan I is : (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
- (A) an earth observation satellite
- (B) a lunar probe
- (C) a navigation satellite
- (D) a geostationary satellite
44. Transmission of sound is not possible in : (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
- (A) water
- (B) air
- (C) iron rod
- (D) vacuum
45. Which of the following gases is most abundant in the earth atmosphere?
- (A) Hydrogen
- (B) Oxygen
- (C) Carbon dioxide
- (D) Nitrogen
46. Which of the following is not a non-contact force?
- (A) Magnetic force
- (B) Electrostatic force
- (C) Gravitational force
- (D) Muscular force
47. Jos plateau is located in which of the following continents?
- (A) Europe
- (B) Asia
- (C) North America
- (D) Africa
48. Colorado river basin is located in :-
- (A) Japan
- (B) China
- (C) United States of America
- (D) Germany
49. The Grate Barrier Reef is located along the __________ .
- (A) Western coast of Australia
- (B) Western coast of Africa
- (C) North-Eastern coast of Australia
- (D) Eastern coast of South America
50. Which of the following objectives of the Mitigating Poverty in Western Rajasthan is not correct? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
- (A) Drought mitigation and water securitization
- (B) Income enhancement and employment generation
- (C) Market led productivity improvements
- (D) Expansion of industrialization in the Thar Desert
51. According to the Crisis Management plan-2014 of Rajasthan which of the following regions does not belong to the “once in 5 years” drought recurrence period?
- (A) Alwar
- (B) Jaipur
- (C) Sirohi
- (D) Pali
52. Which of the following steps should not be taken for the control of desertification in Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option form below)
- (A) Ban on cutting of desert vegetation
- (B) Control overgrazing
- (C) Proper use of available ground water resources
- (D) Over exploitation of ground water
53. Which region of Rajasthan is known for its internationally acclaimed variety of green marble?
- (A) Makrana
- (B) Rishabdeo – Kesariaji
- (C) Rampura – Agucha
- (D) Basantgarh – Deri
54. According to the Agricultural Statistics of Rajasthan 2022-23, which was the largest land use category in Rajasthan?
- (A) Gross Cropped Area
- (B) Forest
- (C) Gross Irrigated Area
- (D) Current Fallow
55. Mukundra Hills National Park is located in which of the following regions of Rajasthan?
- (A) Alwar
- (B) Pratapgarh
- (C) Kota
- (D) Bhilwara
56. Which of the following cattle breeds is native to Rajasthan?
- (A) Rathi
- (B) Ongole
- (C) Deoni
- (D) Krishna valley
57. ‘आद्यन्त’ का उचित संधि-विच्छेद होगा-
- (A) आदि + अन्त
- (B) आद्य + अन्त
- (C) आ + द्यन्त
- (D) आदी + अन्त
58. ‘धर्म + उपदेश’ की उचित संधि होगी-
- (A) धर्मापदेश
- (B) धमोपर्देश
- (C) धर्मोपदेश
- (D) धर्मपदेश
59. ‘संसार रूपी सागर’ इस विग्रह के लिए उपयुक्त समस्तपद होगा-
- (A) सागरों का संसार
- (B) संसारसागर
- (C) सागररत्न
- (D) सागरिका
60. ‘लौहपुरुष’ इस समस्तपद का उचित विग्रह है- (निम्न में से सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प चुनें)
- (A) लोहे का पुरुष है जो
- (B) पुरुष का बना लोहा
- (C) पुरुष के समान लोहा
- (D) लोहे के समान पुरुष
61. ‘आगत’ शब्द में ‘अभि’ उपसर्ग जोड़ने से इनमें से किस शब्द का निर्माण होगा?
- (A) अभिगत
- (B) अभ्यागत
- (C) आभ्यागत
- (D) अभगत
62. ‘उद्धार’ शब्द में कौन-सा उपसर्ग है?
- (A) उत्
- (B) अद्
- (C) उध्
- (D) उध
63. ‘बनावट’ शब्द में प्रत्यय है-
- (A) वट
- (B) बन
- (C) नावट
- (D) आवट
64. Match the districts of Rajasthan given in List-I with the ODOP products given in List-II.
| List-I (Districts of Rajasthan) | List-II (ODOP products) |
|---|---|
| (a) Churu | (I) Orange |
| (b) Jaipur | (II) Coriander |
| (c) Jhalawar | (III) Groundnut products |
| (d) Kota | (IV) Tomato |
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- (A) a-I, b-II, c-III, d-IV
- (B) a-II, b-IV, c-I, d-III
- (C) a-IV, b-III, c-II, d-I
- (D) a-III, b-IV, d-I, d-II
65. According to the Rising Rajasthan- 2024 report which of the following regions is famous for wooden furniture and handicrafts?
- (A) Jaipur
- (B) Jodhpur
- (C) Bikaner
- (D) Udaipur
66. According to Rajasthan Economic Review- (2024-25), which tribal community receives 100 additional days of employment under Chief Minister Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (CMREGS) in Baran region?
- (A) Bhills
- (B) Garasia
- (C) Sahariya
- (D) Mina
67. According to Rajasthan Economic Review- (2024-25), under Chief Minister Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (CMREGS) how many additional days of employment are provided after completing 100 days under MGNREGS?
- (A) 50 days
- (B) 25 days
- (C) 75 days
- (D) 100 days
68. The Rajasthan Institute for Transformation and Innovation (RITI) has been established in which year?
- (A) 2018
- (B) 2020
- (C) 2022
- (D) 2024
69. Which of these is true under RIPS 2024 regarding Data Centers and The Sunrise Booster in Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
- (A) Any Data Center project, irrespective of size or number of units, is eligible for a 25% Sunrise Booster over the chosen Asset Creation Incentive.
- (B) Only the first 3 units of Data Centers of minimum capacity 10 MW are eligible for a 25% Sunrise Booster.
- (C) Data Centers do not qualify as a Sunrise Sector under RIPS 2024.
- (D) Only Data Center units with capacity exceeding 50 MW get the Sunrise Booster under RIPS 2024.
70. Under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative of the PMFME Scheme, which of the following products has been identified as the key product for the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan?
- (A) Garlic
- (B) Guava
- (C) Fennel based product
- (D) Fenugreek
71. ‘लौटा कर आया हुआ’ इस वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द होगा-
- (A) परोक्ष
- (B) प्रत्यागत
- (C) परार्थी
- (D) भावी
72. ‘जिसे किसी विषय की जानकारी न हो’ के लिए एक सार्थक शब्द होगा-
- (A) अनभिज्ञ
- (B) निरक्षर
- (C) अगणनीय
- (D) अपारदर्शक
73. निम्नलिखित शब्दों में से शुद्ध शब्द है-
- (A) व्युपति
- (B) व्युतपत्ति
- (C) व्युत्पत्ति
- (D) व्युतपति
74. निम्नलिखित शब्दों में से शुद्ध शब्द का चयन कीजिए-
- (A) उज्ज्वल
- (B) उजजवल
- (C) उज्वल
- (D) उजवल
75. निम्नलिखित वाक्यों में से शुद्ध वाक्य का चयन करें-
- (A) इस विद्यालय में दो सौ छात्र हैं।
- (B) सौ छात्र इस विद्यालय में दो हैं।
- (C) छात्र इस विद्यालय में सौं हैं।
- (D) सो छात्र विद्यालय में हैं।
76. निम्नलिखित वाक्यों में से शुद्ध वाक्य का चयन करें-
- (A) साहित्ये जीवन अपूर्ण में अधूरा है।
- (B) साहित्य कठिन जीवन का संबंध है।
- (C) साहित्य है जीवन भी असंभव है।
- (D) साहित्य और जीवन का घनिष्ठ संबंध है।
77. ‘अपनी खिचड़ी अलग पकाना’ मुहावरे का अर्थ होगा- (निम्न में से सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प चुनें)
- (A) साथ मिलकर खिचड़ी बनाना
- (B) साथ मिलकर न रहना
- (C) अकेले खिचड़ी बनाना
- (D) समूह का नेता बनना
78. The Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project is a joint-venture between which of the following states?
- (A) Rajasthan and Punjab
- (B) Rajasthan and Haryana
- (C) Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
- (D) Rajasthan and Gujarat
79. Drought Prone Area Programme was initiated during which of the following five year plans?
- (A) Second Five Year Plan
- (B) Fourth Five Year Plan
- (C) Eighth Five Year Plan
- (D) Ninth Five Year Plan
80. The Mewat Area Development Programme is being implemented in which region of Rajasthan?
- (A) Jaipur and Sikar
- (B) Alwar and Bharatpur
- (C) Kota and Bundi
- (D) Udaipur and Rajsamand
81. Which of the following benefits is not associated with the Indira Gandhi Canal Project? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
- (A) Growth of new towns and establishment of new business markets
- (B) Increased desertification
- (C) Development of pastures and forest area
- (D) Development of fisheries and animal husbandry
82. Which of the following is the main tributary canal constructed in Jaisalmer under the Indira Gandhi Canal Project?
- (A) Sagarmal Gopa branch
- (B) Rawatsar branch
- (C) Suratgarh branch
- (D) Pugal branch
83. Name of the first cotton textile mill in Rajasthan is :
- (A) The Bharat Mills Limited
- (B) The Krishna Mills Limited
- (C) Shri Mahalaxmi Mills Limited
- (D) The Maharaja Umaid Mill
84. Which of the following is the main problem hindering the rapid development of the cement industry in Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
- (A) Updated production techniques
- (B) Irregular supply of electricity
- (C) Sufficient demand of cement
- (D) Lack of coal
85. Who first used the term ‘Rajasthani’ in 1912 in the Linguistic Survey of India for the languages of Rajasthan?
- (A) George Richard
- (B) George Macalley
- (C) James Tod
- (D) George Abraham Grierson
86. Who is the author of the Rajasthani language book “Gir Uncha Uncha Gadhan”?
- (A) Rani Lakshmi Kumari Chundawat
- (B) Shiv Chandra Bharatiya
- (C) Yadvendra Sharma
- (D) Nathmal Joshi
87. Who is the author of “Achaldas Khinchi ri Vachnika”?
- (A) Shivdas Gaadan
- (B) Kaviraja Bankidas
- (C) Prithviraj Rathore
- (D) Madhodas
88. Match the Rajasthani dialects given in List-I with the districts of Rajasthan given in List-II.
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (a) Hadoti | (I) Jaipur |
| (b) Mewati | (II) Kota |
| (c) Dhundhari | (III) Udaipur |
| (d) Mewari | (IV) Alwar/ Bharatpur |
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- (A) a-II, b-IV, c-I, d-III
- (B) a-IV, b-II, c-I, d-III
- (C) a-III, b-II, c-IV, d-I
- (D) a-II, b-III, c-IV, d-I
89. Which of the following folk dance does not belong to Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
- (A) Khoria
- (B) Gawri
- (C) Kalbelia
- (D) Chari
90. Match the following Rajasthani personalities given in List-I with their Art/Cultural contribution given in List-II.
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (a) Shakir Ali | (I) Folk Singer |
| (b) Kripal Singh Shekhawat | (II) Miniature Painting |
| (c) Mahesh Raj Soni | (III) Blue Pottery |
| (d) Allah Jilai Bai | (IV) Thewa Art |
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- (A) a-II, b-IV, c-III, d-I
- (B) a-II, b-III, c-IV, d-I
- (C) a-III, b-II, c-I, d-IV
- (D) a-I, b-II, c-III, d-IV
91. Match the Folk dances given in List-I with the Performers/ Occasions on which they are performed given in List-II :
| List-I (Folk Dances) | List-II (Performer/Occasion) |
|---|---|
| (a) Ghoomar | (I) Mostly performed by Bhil Tribes |
| (b) Gair | (II) Mostly performed by Jasnathis |
| (c) Gawri | (III) Mostly performed on marriage occasions |
| (d) Fire Dance | (IV) Mostly performed on the occasion of Holi |
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- (A) a-I, b-II, c-III, d-IV
- (B) a-II, b-I, c-IV, d-III
- (C) a-III, b-IV, c-I, d-II
- (D) a-IV, b-III, c-II, d-I
92. Nanu Ram of Chirawa is the most prominent artist of :
- (A) Jaipuri Khayal
- (B) Shekhawati Khayal
- (C) Kuchamani Khayal
- (D) Hela Khayal
93. Match the Rajasthani ornaments given in List-I with Body parts given in List-II.
| List-I (Rajasthani ornaments) | List-II (Body parts) |
|---|---|
| (a) Chhelkadi | (I) Fingers |
| (b) Narmukh | (II) Feet |
| (c) Khadwas (Anklets) | (III) Hands |
| (d) Moondriya | (IV) Ears |
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- (A) a-IV, b-III, c-II, d-I
- (B) a-I, b-II, c-IV, d-III
- (C) a-II, b-III, c-I, d-IV
- (D) a-III, b-I, c-II, d-IV
94. Which lake is located near the Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Temple in Rajasthan?
- (A) Pushkar Lake
- (B) Suraj Tal
- (C) Doodh Talai Lake
- (D) Varun Sagar Lake
95. Which of the following fair is the second biggest cattle fair in India?
- (A) Nagaur Fair
- (B) Bikaner Camel Fair
- (C) Pushkar Fair
- (D) Sonepur Mela
96. Match the Art form given in Column A with the Region in Column B.
| Column-A (Art Form) | Column-B (Region) |
|---|---|
| (a) Blue Pottery | (I) Pratapgarh |
| (b) Thewa Art (Gold work on glass) | (II) Kishangarh |
| (c) Phad Painting | (III) Jaipur |
| (d) Miniature Painting (Bani Thani Style) | (IV) Bhilwara |
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- (A) a-III, b-I, c-IV, d-II
- (B) a-II, b-III, c-I, d-IV
- (C) a-III, b-IV, c-I, d-II
- (D) a-I, b-II, c-III, d-IV
97. The fastest type of computers, often employed for specialized operations and large mathematical calculations are :
- (A) PDSs
- (B) Mainframe Computers
- (C) Ultra Pro Computers
- (D) Supercomputers
98. Which of the following is not a type of operating system for computers?
- (A) Unix
- (B) Opera
- (C) Ubuntu
- (D) MacOS
99. Which of the following is not a type of primary memory in computers?
- (A) DRAM
- (B) HDD
- (C) PROM
- (D) SRAM
100. A shopkeeper bought two items for a total of ₹ 60,000. He sold one item with 25% profit and the other at 15% loss, thereby gaining 4% on the whole. What is the cost price of the item sold with profit?
- (A) ₹ 30,000
- (B) ₹ 29,800
- (C) ₹ 29,200
- (D) ₹ 28,500
101. Radhika bought an article with 20% discount on the marked price. She made a profit of ₹ 4,800 by selling it for ₹ 32,480. The marked price of the article is :
- (A) ₹ 37,280
- (B) ₹ 29,824
- (C) ₹ 34,600
- (D) ₹ 36,525
102. Find the single discount equivalent to successive discounts 25%, 20% and 10%.
- (A) 55%
- (B) 50%
- (C) 46%
- (D) 42%
103. The sides of a rectangle are in the ratio 5 : 3 and perimeter of the rectangle is 80 cm. If the longer side of the rectangle is increased by 20% and the other side is increased by 40%, then what is the perimeter of the new rectangle?
- (A) 100 cm
- (B) 102 cm
- (C) 106 cm
- (D) 104 cm
104. Two trains 1.1 km and 0.9 km long are moving in opposite directions at speeds of 60 km/h and 90 km/h respectively. The time taken by the two trains to cross each other (in seconds) is :
- (A) 22
- (B) 120
- (C) 48
- (D) 27
105. A man reaches his office late by 15 minutes if he drives his car at 30 km/hr, and reaches his office late by 5 minutes, if he drives his car at 40 km/hr. What should be the speed of the car (in km/h) if he has to reach office on time?
- (A) 46
- (B) 48
- (C) 50
- (D) 52
106. A and B entered into partnership by investing in the ratio 4 : 5 After 3 months, A withdrew \frac{1}{4} of his investment and B withdrew \frac{1}{5} of his investment. After 10 months they shared the profit of ₹ 6,080. The share of A in the profit is :
- (A) ₹ 2,640
- (B) ₹ 2,655
- (C) ₹ 2,635
- (D) ₹ 2,771
107. Choose the most appropriate option to convert the given sentence from Active Voice to Passive Voice. My father gifted a Rolex watch to me on my birthday.
- (A) On my birthday a Rolex watch gifted to me by my father.
- (B) My father on my birthday gifted me a Rolex watch.
- (C) A Rolex watch gifted to me by my father on my birthday.
- (D) I was gifted a Rolex watch by my father on my birthday.
108. Fill in the blank in the given sentence with the most appropriate determiner (word) from the options given below :
One is instructed to look after _________ belongings in the temple premises.
- (A) its
- (B) your
- (C) one’s
- (D) my
109. Choose the most appropriate option to convert the following sentence from Direct Speech to Indirect Speech :
Jenny said, “We have lived in China for five years.”
- (A) Jenny said that they had lived in China for five years.
- (B) Jenny told that they lived in China for the last five years.
- (C) Jenny narrated that they had lived in China since five years.
- (D) Jenny said that she had been living in China for five years.
110. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate form of the verb from the options given below :
I __________ along the street when suddenly I heard footsteps behind me. Somebody _________ me.
- (A) am walking, followed
- (B) were walking, was following
- (C) was walking, was following
- (D) will walk, is following
111. Arrange the following in proper sequence in order to form a meaningful sentence :
1. the light from
2. seemed to
3. him
4. the room
5. dazzle
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options provided :
- (A) 15324
- (B) 12435
- (C) 14253
- (D) 14532
112. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options given below :
You will not get the prize __________ you deserve it.
- (A) if
- (B) unless
- (C) when
- (D) else
113. Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error and choose the most appropriate answer from the options provided :
Devaki reached on the station well in time.
- (A) Devaki
- (B) reached
- (C) on the station
- (D) well in time
114. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate verb from the given options :
The rise and fall of the tides __________ due to lunar influence.
- (A) are
- (B) have
- (C) is
- (D) happen
115. Which sector holds the largest share in Rajasthan’s Gross State Value Added (2024-25) at current price?
- (A) Agriculture
- (B) Service Sector
- (C) Industry
- (D) Mining
116. Match the Institution/Park given in List-I with the City given in List-II.
| List-I (Institution/Park) | List-II (City) |
|---|---|
| (a) CAZRI | (I) Jaisalmer |
| (b) Fossil Park | (II) Bikaner |
| (c) RFWTI | (III) Jodhpur |
| (d) SKRAU | (IV) Jaipur |
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- (A) a-II, b-I, c-III, d-IV
- (B) a-III, b-I, c-IV, d-II
- (C) a-III, b-II, c-I, d-IV
- (D) a-IV, b-III, c-II, d-I
117. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the development of SEZs (Special Economic Zones) in Rajasthan?
- (A) RIICO
- (B) SEBI
- (C) IIRC
- (D) SIDBI
118. In which of the following regions of Rajasthan has an Agro Food Park been established?
- (A) Bharatpur
- (B) Jaisalmer
- (C) Bikaner
- (D) Alwar
119. Which of the following regions of Rajasthan is not associated with the Magra Area Development Programme?
- (A) Ajmer
- (B) Bhilwara
- (C) Chittorgarh
- (D) Kota
120. Gora and Badal were the commanders under which ruler of Chittor?
- (A) Bappa Rawal
- (B) Ratan Singh
- (C) Jaitra Singh
- (D) Maharana Lakha
121. Which folk deity, other than Tejaji, is worshipped as ‘Nagaraja’ by the Hindus in Rajasthan?
- (A) Gogaji
- (B) Pabuji
- (C) Mallinathji
- (D) Ramdevji
122. Match Column A (Sect/ Sampradaya) with Column B (Founder/ Originator).
| Column A (Sect/Sampradaya) | Column B (Founder/Originator) |
|---|---|
| (a) Bishnoi Sect | (I) Guru Jambheswar (Jambhoji) |
| (b) Niranjani Sect | (II) Krishnadas Payahari |
| (c) Charandas Sect | (III) Charandas Ji |
| (d) Ramanuja Vishnavism in Rajasthan (Galta-ji-Center) | (IV) Saint Haridas (Harisingh Sankhla) |
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- (A) a-I, b-II, c-III, d-IV
- (B) a-II, b-I, c-IV, d-III
- (C) a-I, b-IV, c-III, d-II
- (D) a-IV, b-I, c-III, d-II
123. Who is known as “Banasur ka Shaheed” in Rajasthan?
- (A) C.H.M. Piru Singh
- (B) Naik Jadunath Singh
- (C) Karam Singh
- (D) Major Shaitan Singh
124. Which fort of Rajasthan is also known as Sudarshangarh?
- (A) Nahargarh
- (B) Jaigarh
- (C) Taragarh (Bundi)
- (D) Junagarh
125. In which fort of Rajasthan do we find nine identical suites constructed by king for his queens?
- (A) Ranthambore Fort
- (B) Churu Fort
- (C) Nahargarh Fort
- (D) Mehrangarh Fort
126. In which place of Rajasthan is Jaswant Thada located?
- (A) Udaipur
- (B) Jodhpur
- (C) Jaisalmer
- (D) Bikaner
127. Which country hosted the BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting in March- 2025?
- (A) Brazil
- (B) China
- (C) India
- (D) South Africa
128. What is the theme of the International Day of Yoga- 2025?
- (A) Yoga for Health and Wellness
- (B) Yoga for One Earth, One Health
- (C) Yoga for Peace and Harmony
- (D) Yoga for a Better Tomorrow
129. Match the Indian Army ranks given in List-I with the equivalent ranks in Indian Air Force given in List-II.
| List-I (Army ranks) | List-II (Air force ranks) |
|---|---|
| (a) Subedar | (I) Flight Lieutenant |
| (b) Captain | (II) Group Captain |
| (c) Brigadier | (III) Warrant Officer |
| (d) Colonel | (IV) Air Commodore |
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- (A) a-II, b-III, c-I, d-IV
- (B) a-I, b-II, c-IV, d-III
- (C) a-III, b-I, c-IV, d-II
- (D) a-IV, b-I, c-II, d-III
130. The bilateral naval exercise INDRA- 2025 is conducted between India and which country?
- (A) Russia
- (B) Japan
- (C) Australia
- (D) Nepal
131. Which of the following state hosted the 7th Edition of the Khelo India Youth Games in 2025?
- (A) Tamil Nadu
- (B) Gujarat
- (C) Madhya Pradesh
- (D) Bihar
132. ‘बहुत निराश हो जाना’ इस अर्थ को प्रकट करने वाला मुहावरा है-
- (A) आग-बबूला होना
- (B) ईद का चाँद होना
- (C) कमर बाँधना
- (D) कमर टूटना
133. ‘आधी छोड़ सारी को धावै, आधी मिले न सारी पावै’ लोकोक्ति का उचित अर्थ होगा :
- (A) आधी वस्तु छोड़ देने पर पूरी वस्तु का मिल जाना।
- (B) आधा काम बीच में छोड़ देना।
- (C) अधिक लालची व्यक्ति को कुछ भी नहीं मिलता।
- (D) लालची व्यक्ति सब कुछ पा जाता है।
134. ‘AFFIDAVIT’ शब्द के लिए हिन्दी में उचित पारिभाषिक शब्द होगा :
- (A) भत्ता
- (B) मात्रा
- (C) शपथ-पत्र
- (D) राशि
135. Complete the given sentence by choosing the most suitable idiom from the options provided :
The Company __________ for the hardship of the workers during the strike by distributing food coupons and cash.
- (A) nipped in the bud
- (B) paid lip service
- (C) put the cart before the horse
- (D) made amends
136. Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word “Frugality” from the options provided :
- (A) goodwill
- (B) ridicule
- (C) lucky
- (D) extravagance
137. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition from the options given below.
I’m afraid you may be _________ for a bit of a shock.
- (A) out
- (B) on
- (C) in
- (D) over
138. Fill in the blank with the most suitable modal from the options given below :
She wondered whether it _________ be true.
- (A) will
- (B) could
- (C) can
- (D) shall
139. ‘पौराणिक’ शब्द में प्रत्यय है-
- (A) पौर
- (B) क
- (C) णिक
- (D) इक
140. निम्नलिखित में कौनसा ‘समुद्र’ का पर्यायवाची शब्द नहीं है?
- (A) सागर
- (B) अंबुधि
- (C) वारिधि
- (D) नीरद
141. ‘चतुर’ का पर्यायवाची शब्द होगा-
- (A) पर्ण
- (B) पटकी
- (C) पटु
- (D) पाटल
142. ‘अथ’ का उचित विलोम शब्द होगा-
- (A) प्रारम्भ
- (B) आदि
- (C) मध्य
- (D) इति
143. ‘आर्द्र’ शब्द का उचित विलोम है-
- (A) गीला
- (B) वाष्प
- (C) शुष्क
- (D) शीतल
144. ‘तुरंग-तरंग’ शब्द युग्म का उचित अर्थ निम्न होगा-
- (A) तीरंदाजी – मैदान
- (B) अंग – रंग
- (C) घोड़ा – लहर
- (D) तीर – लहर
145. ‘अवलंब-अविलंब’ शब्द युग्म का सही अर्थ होगा-
- (A) विलम्ब – विलास
- (B) विराम – अविराम
- (C) देरी – शीघ्रता
- (D) सहारा – शीघ्र
146. Which keyboard key is used to delete the character to the right of the cursor while typing on a computer screen using windows or linux? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
- (A) Backspace
- (B) Delete
- (C) Tab
- (D) Shift
147. Match the following computer-related terms (given in list-I) with their examples (given in list-II). Choose the correct answer from the options provided below :
| List-I (Computer-related Terms) | List-II (Examples) |
|---|---|
| (a) URL | (I) report.docx |
| (b) IP Address | (II) [email protected] |
| (c) File Name | (III) https://www.india.gov.in |
| (d) Email Address | (IV) 192.158.1.38 |
Options :
- (A) a-II, b-IV, c-I, d-II
- (B) a-II, b-III, c-IV, d-I
- (C) a-I, b-III, c-II, d-IV
- (D) a-IV, b-I, c-III, d-II
148. Which of the following is not a standard paragraph alignment text style on MS Word?
- (A) Align Left
- (B) Justify
- (C) Top Left
- (D) Centre
149. In computer memory 4 bits is equal to :
- (A) 1024 Bytes
- (B) 2 Kilo Bytes
- (C) 1 Nibble
- (D) 1 MB
150. Which of the following is not a cyber security threat? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
- (A) Firewall
- (B) Trojan Horse
- (C) Phishing
- (D) Denial of Service
151. Whom did Rana Sanga defeat in 1517 in the battle of Khatoli?
- (A) Sultan Muzaffar
- (B) Ibrahim Lodhi
- (C) Sultan Nasiruddin
- (D) Bahlol Lodhi
152. The Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY) is being implemented with financial assistance from which international organization?
- (A) Human Rights Watch
- (B) Amnesty International
- (C) World Bank
- (D) UNESCO
153. According to the Economic Review 2024-25 of Rajasthan, how much unemployment allowance is disbursed to male beneficiaries under the “Mukhyamantri Yuva Sambal Yojana”?
- (A) ₹ 5000
- (B) ₹ 4500
- (C) ₹ 3000
- (D) ₹ 4000
154. Which freedom fighter organized a revolt against the British and was sentenced to four years of prison in the Todagarh fort?
- (A) Sagarmal Gopa
- (B) Pratap Singh Baharat
- (C) Rao Gopal Singh Kharwa
- (D) Daulat Mal Bhandari
155. Name the Indian Freedom Fighter and the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court who was also a member of the first Lok Sabha.
- (A) Daulat Mal Bhandari
- (B) Balwant Singh Mehta
- (C) Arjun Lal Sethi
- (D) Jamna Lal Bajaj
156. In which of the following continents, is Mount Kilimanjaro located?
- (A) Europe
- (B) Asia
- (C) South America
- (D) Africa
157. The Tropic of Capricorn does not pass through which of the following continents?
- (A) South America
- (B) Africa
- (C) North America
- (D) Australia
158. Which of the following trees provides durable hard timber in Ganga-Brahmaputra delta?
- (A) Sundari
- (B) Teak
- (C) Sal
- (D) Deodar
159. In which of the following states is the Jim Corbett National Park located?
- (A) Manipur
- (B) Uttarakhand
- (C) Mizoram
- (D) Rajasthan
160. Which of the following is not a reason for the decline in the wildlife in India? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
- (A) Poaching
- (B) Forest fire
- (C) Conservation of wildlife
- (D) Industrialization