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The pastoralists that combined cultivation with pastoralism were the ___.

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  1. Gaddis.

  2. Gollas.

  3. Gujjar Bakarwals

  4. Raikas.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • Harvests were not certain, so the Raikas combined agriculture with pastoralism.
  •  Raikas are a nomadic community found in the deserts of Rajasthan. 
  •  They are pastoralists and cultivators.
  • The uncertainty and meagre rainfall in the desert region leading to fluctuating harvests made the Raikas combine both cultivation and pastoralism as means of occupation.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. Banjaras are found in the state of Jammu and Kashmir
II. Raikas are the inhabitants of Rajasthan desert
III.Colonial state wanted to extract more land revenue from the land in India.
IV.The forest act did not change the ,life of pastoralists in India.

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  1. III, II and IV are correct

  2. I, II and III are correct

  3. Only IV is correct

  4. II & III are correct

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
I. Banjara population is concentrated in the states of Rajasthan, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana.
II. Raikas are camel breeding caste predominantly found in Rajasthan.
III. It was the policy of British to extract maximum revenue from the land which they have acquired.
IV. The forest act led to serious shortage of pastures. When grazing levels were taken over and turned into cultivating fields, the available area of pastureland declined.

Which one of the following is the most important activity of Banjara community?

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  1. Wandering in search of pastures.

  2. Moving over a long distance.

  3. Exchange of goods or barter trade.

  4. They acted as messengers between people.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wandering in search of pastures.

The origin of the Banjaras has been a much-debated topic. Banjaras are said to originate from the Marwar & Gorwar region of Rajasthan. Banjara also called as Gypsy of India

In 19th century the British colonial authorities brought the community under the purview of Criminal Tribes Act of 1871 which forced them to give up their traditional occupations. This led to some of them settling down as farmers near mountains and hilly regions, while others were driven into the forests. Nayak means head of the territory in Banjara community. 
From history gender equality is almost achieved in Banjara community, women and men enjoy the same rights and opportunities across all sectors of society, including economic participation and decision-making, and when the different behaviours, aspirations and needs of women and men are equally valued and favoured.

Which of the following represents a tribe of Rajasthan ?

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  1. Asur

  2. Garasia

  3. Munda

  4. Santhal

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Garasia is a tribe inhabiting the Indian states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Garasiya settlements are found in the Rajasthan districts of Pali, Sirohi, Udaipur and Dungarpur, and the Gujarat districts of Sabarkantha and Banaskantha.

Present-day Garasias are characterised by several social divisions with well-defined relationships. These divisions have appeared out of situations of culture contact and acculturation. Further, group heterogeneity also supports a stratified order. Constant contact with others like Bhils and Hindus has led to several changes in the social order of this tribe. Today Garasias are divided into Rajput Garasia,Dungri Garasia and Bhil Garasia.

Rajasthan borders with which neighboring country of India?

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  1. Tibet

  2. Nepal

  3. Pakistan

  4. Bangladesh

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajasthan borders with Pakistan which is neighbour located on the western side of India. The Zero Point separates the Indian states of Gujarat and Rajasthan to Sindh province of Pakistan, in the south. 

Which among the following is the capital city of Rajasthan?

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  1. Jaisalmer

  2. Ajmer

  3. Jaipur

  4. Jodhpur

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. 
  • Jaipur was built in 18th century by Raja Sawai Jai Singh and was the first planned city of India.
  • It is referred to as “The pink city” because of its pink colored buildings. 

In which state is Guru Shikar peak located?

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  1. Rajasthan

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamilnadu

  4. Kerala

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru sikhar is located in Rajasthan. It is a peak in the Arbuda Mountains of Rajasthan. It is the highest point of the Aravalli Range. It is named Guru Shikar or 'the peak of the guru' after Dattatreya, an incarnation of lord Vishnu.

Which of the following states of India does not share border with Rajasthan?

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  1. Punjab

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasthan, a state in north western part of India borders with Punjab, Haryana, New Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. The state also shares border with the neighbouring country of Pakistan. Among the options given, Maharashtra is the state of India with which Rajasthan do not border with. 

Female literacy rate of Rajasthan, according to 2011 census, is ________.

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  1. 66.11

  2. 79.19

  3. 52.12

  4. 78.16

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Literacy rate: The total percentage of the population of an area at a particular time aged seven years or above who can read and write with understanding. Female literacy rate of Rajasthan, according to 2011 census, is 52.12.

Which of the following national parks are located in the state of Rajasthan?

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  1. Ranthambore National Park

  2. Jim Corbetts National Park

  3. Kaziranga National Park

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest and most renowned national park in Northern India. The park is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of South Eastern Rajasthan, which is about 130 km from Jaipur. Ranthambore National park contains a huge variety of animals, birds and reptiles within it. Ranthambore is best known for its large tiger population.