RAS/RTS Pre Examination 2008 Solved Question Paper for General Knowledge(GK) and General Science(GS) conducted by Rajasthan Public Service Commission(RPSC), Ajmer. Here is RAS Pre 2008 GK, GS Paper 1 Solutions, Full Question Paper, Answer Key of RAS Pre Examination 2008 . For Results, Cut-Off Marks, Subject Papers.Detailed solutions are provided by ras.pscnotes.com Team for complete program click here
1. Minamata disease is caused by:
A. Mercury
B. Cadmium
C. Lead
D. Zinc Ans: A
2. Govt. of rajasthan has constituted one organization to advise the govt. on reforms in economic matters is:
A. Economic policy and reform counsel B. Reform committee on economic policy C. Council for economic reforms
D. Economic advisory committee: Ans: A
3. Under which article of Indian constitution, it is the duty of the Union govt. to protect states against external aggression and internal disturbance:
A. 355 B. 356 C. 352 D. 360 Ans: A
4. Which one of the following group of organism has significance in diagnosing the death by drowning:
A. Lichens B. Protozoa
C. Cyanobacteria D. Diatoms
5. Heavy rainfall in pushkar, where does the flood occurs:
A. Ajmer
B. Sawaimadhopur C. Balotara
D. Sojat Ans: C
6. On a specific day and time temp. was 48 degree C in churu and 24 C in Shimla, Two metallic cups identical in all respects contained water at 95 degree C in churu and 71 Degree in shimla. Which one of these two cups reached 
room temp. first:
A. Cup in Churu B. Cup in shimla
C. Both reached room temp. at same time D. Data are not enough to find out results Ans: C
7. Who won the Booker Prize 2008:
A. Arvind adiga B. Aruna Roy
C. Rajendra Singh D. Megha Patekar Ans: A
8. The first woman four star genera in US military is:
Ans: Anne Dun Woody
9. Which one of the following acid is formed during the change of
A. Acetic acid
B. Ascorbic Acid C. Citric Acid
D. Lactic Acid Ans: D
10. What is the height of Guru shikar peak in Rajasthan
A. 1722 B. 1724 C. 1750
D 1780 Meter
Ans: A (1722 Meters)
11. Kharia, Raswani, Shibhala and Udisbhar are:
A. Wines
B. Kuchamani Khyal actors C. Villages in Barmer
D. Kota doriya sarees type Ans: C
12. “Archaeopteryx” is connecting link between:
A. Amphibia and aves B. Reptiles and aves
C. Reptiles and Mammals D. Aves and Mammals Ans: B
13. CIMMCO is:
Ans: CIMMCO wagon factory restarted in Bharatpur after 8 Years
14. Port Pradeep is located at: A. Kerala
B. West Bengal C. Karnataka D. Orissa
Ans: D
15. Mangla-Bhagyam, Shakti and Aishwarya is:
A. Plans for SC/ST Girls B. Oil Discoveries
C. Universities in Pvt. Sector
D. Natural gas units Ans: B
16. Among the crafts that have been shortlisted by National Institute of Design for geographical indicator status is:
Ans: Jaipur for Blue pottery and Udaipur for Clay work
17. Pearl is mainly constituted of: A. Calcium carbonate
B. Calcium Sulphate C. Calcium Oxalate d. Calcium Oxide Ans: A
18. FINGER LAKE REGION is located at: A. USA
B. Australia C. Austria D. UK
Ans: A
19. Major flood in Kawas, Barmer occur in: A. 2005
B. 2006 C. 2007 D. 2008 Ans: B
20. Which Scent has Headquarter in Shahpura, Bhilwara
A. Dadu B. Vallabh
C. Nimbark D. Ramsnehi Ans: D
21. Author of Ashtadhyayi is: A. Varahmihir
B. Kalidas C. Panini D. Balram Ans: A
22. Adamya Chetna trust, Havells India LTD, Hindustan Zinc, DSCL Kota is related to:
A. Production of Handicraft and Industrial goods
B. Mid day meal programme
C. Infrastructure Development in Rajasthan D. SEZ in rajasthan
Ans: B
23. The whole dispute between Subhas chandra bose and Right wing, after theTripuri session of congress centers around to the question of:
A. Formation of congress working comittee B. Policy towards princely states
C. Attitute towards central govt.
D. Double membership of Socialist party workers
Ans: A
24. Rajasthan Born Industrialist Help CM Raman for Research with Rs. 22000 in 1920 was:
A. Purshotam das bajaj B. Jamshedji tata
C. Mangiram Bangur D. Ghanshyam das birla Ans: D
25. Author of ANDHAYUG is: A. Ramdhari singh Dinkar
B. Mahaveer prasad Diwedi C. Dharam veer Bharti
D. Mohan Rakesh Ans: C
26. UN General Assembly President is: A. Hib Major
B. Miguel D’Escoto C. J. Chirac
D. Jian Zemin Ans: B
ras.pscnotes.com Tips: Current President is Abdulaziz Al-Nasser of Qatar
27. Atlas Mountains are situated in: A. Asia
B. Africa C. Australia D. Europe Ans: B
28. Per capita income at current Price in Rajasthan during 2007-2008 is about:
A. 20000 B. 22000 C 24000 D 18000 Ans: B
29. Nawalgarh(Sikar) was in news because of:
Ans: The Govt. has taken responsibility to provide the land to cement manufacturer.
30. Which one of the following changes occuer when salt is added in water:
Ans: Boiling point is increased while freezing point is decreased.
31. When a person enters in a dark room from strong linght area he is not able to see clearly for some time. later he gradually begins to see things. this is because:
A. Change in the size of Pupil.
32. Exclude which is not correct:
Ans: Bureau of investment promotion is an agency for promotion of small scale industry projects.
33. The art style which combines indian and greek feature is called:
A. Sikhar B. Verra
C. Gandhar D. Nagar Ans: C
34. First DNA Bank of asia is established at: A. Jaipur
B. Kota
C. Chennai D. Lucknow
35. Raika’s in rajasthan are: A. Traditional Hourse breeders B. Traditional Camel Breeders
C. Used to sell goods from village to village D. Salt traders
Ans: B
36. First session of Rajputana-Madhyabharat Sabha was held at:
A. Delhi B. Ajmer C. Indore D. Udaipur Ans: A
37. Author of “The audacity of Hope” is: A. Nayan tara sehgal
B. Salman rushdie C. Vikram seth
D. Barack Obama Ans: D
38. RIDCOR Stands for:
Ans: Road Infrastructure Development Company of Rajasthan.
39. Inscription which through light on writing of Maharana Kumba is:
Ans: Kirtistambha Prashasti 1460
40. Gyan Peetha award on 6th Nov 2008 given to:
A. Vinit Narayan B. Rehman Rahi C. Kamleshwar
D. Gyan Chaturvedi Ans: B
41. For which desirable character the transgenic Crop “GOLDEN RICE” is produced:
A. Vitamin A B. Amino acid C. Insulin
D. Starch Ans: A
42. World’s youngest king belongs to: A. Saudi arebia
B. Japan C. Bhutan
D. Thailand Ans: C
43. mammoth is the ancestor of: A. Dog
B. Horse C. Camel
D. Elephant
44. Which district produced largest ISABGOL:
A. Jhalawar B. Jalore
C. Sirohi D. Bundi Ans: B
45. “Lasodia Movement was launched by: A. Mavji
B. Govind giri C. Surmal das
D. Motilal Tejawat Ans: C
46. Chairmen of ISRO is: A. KS Kasturirangan
B. Abdul Kalam C. Madhavan Nair D. KM Bhandari Ans: C
ras.pscnotes.com Tips: Current ISRO Chairmen is K. Radhakrishnan
47. Most stable ecosystem is: A. Forest
B. Grassland C. Desert
D. Marine
Ans: D
48. Which tree is called “Flame of Forest in rajasthan”
A. Khejri B. Neem C. Palas
D. Paras peepul Ans: C
49. Which city is called Suncity: A. Jaipur
B. Jodhpur C. Bikaner D. Jaisalmer Ans: B
50. Common thing among arya samaj, Brahm Samaj and Ramkrishan mission is: Ans:None of these three had a political mission but they helped to develop a spirit of patriotism
51. Incorrect about NREGA:
Ans: This act specifies the individuals works but only for the SC and ST below poverty line. 52. Mahajanpad situated on bank of river godawari was:
A. Avanti B. Vatsa C. Assaka
D. Kamboja
53. Nethra-ki-pal is known for mineral: A. Iron ore
B. Copper
C. Lead and Zinc D. Manganese Ans: A
54. Bull-Seal of Indus valley civilization was found at:
A. Harappa
B. Chanhudaro C. Lothal
D. Mohenjodaro Ans:A
55. Incorrect about Inflation:
Ans: Fr some commodities retain prices are also considered for measurement of Inflation 56. District with least population density in rajasthan:
A. Bikaner B. Barmer C. Jaisalmer D. Jodhpur
Ans: C
57. Bio-Magnification means:
Ans: Increasing the amount of pesticides in the organisms of successive tropic level.
58. CHANDRAYAN-I was lauched from: A. Orissa
B. Tamilnadu C. Karnataka D. AP
Ans: D
59. By which process Alum cleans the muddy water:
A. Absorption B. Adsorption C. Coagulation D. Dialysis Ans: C
61. Handloom mark shows the standard of: A. Handloom cloths
B. Craft works
C. Hand embroidery
D. Hand Block printing Ans: A
62. Which country has signed an agreement on Civil nuclear cooperation with India in sept. 2008:
A. Australia B. Japan
C. Brazil D. France Ans: D
63. Who was appointed the president of South africa after resignation of Thabo Mbeki:
Ans: Kglea Motlanthe
64. Desert development programme was started in rajasthan:
A. 1960-61 B. 1977-78 C. 1982-82 D. 1994-95 Ans: B
65. Which pair is matching: Ans: Masuria Dori – Kota
66. Under whose command marwari forces was sent to support sanga against Babar:
A. Rao ganga B. Maldeo
C. Biram Deo D. Suja
Ans: B
67. The Hot spot of biodiversity in india: Ans: Eastern Himalaya and Western Ghat
68. Who has been chosen for Bharat Ratna: A. Devanand
B. Pandit Bhimsen Jodhi C. Kanshi Ram
D. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
69. Mahakma Baquit was used for:
Ans: Charge the revenue arearers in good harvest year
71. Generally Coral reefs are found at:
Ans: Between tropics of Cancer and Capricorn coastal areas.
72. Which one of following is used for synthesis of Polythene:
A. Methan B. Ethane C. Propane D. Butane Ans: B
73. A Bird eye review of macro economic development under various programmes launched by the state govt. in rajasthan is availabe in:
Ans: Economic Review
74. How many Million plus cities india have (CENSUS 2001)
A. 39 B. 49 C. 29 D. 59 Ans: A
75. National water development agency was established in year:
A. 1969 B. 1970 C. 1980 D. 1990 Ans: C
76. Author of Nyaya darshan was: A. Gautam
B. Kanad C. Kapil
D. Badrayan Ans: A
77. KANDHAMAL is part of: A. Orissa
B. Rajasthan C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat Ans: A
78. Indian PM elected RS MP from: A. Punjab
B. Assam C. Haryana D. Gujarat Ans: B
79. In which province Muslim league formed govt. after 1946 election:
A. Bengal
B. North east frontier C. Punjab
D. Bihar Ans: A
80. Which city is known as Menchaster of rajasthan:
A. Kota
B. Udaipur C. Pali
D. Bhilwara Ans: D
81. Pheromones are found in: A. Insects
B. Snakes C. Birds D. Bats Ans: A
82. Which is not part of seven sisters: A. Meghalaya
B. West bengal
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Tripura
Ans: B
83. Main function of colonisation in rajasthan is to:
A. Provide residential plots B. Acquire land by govt.
C. provide irrigation facility D. Allot land
84. Who is governor of West Bengal: A. Gopal Gandhi
B. Shiv charan mathur C. Surjit singh barnala D. Nawal kishore sharma Ans: A
85. Which act intriduced DYARCHY at the center:
A. Act of 1909
B. Govt of India, ACT 1919
C. Govt of India, ACT 1935 D. Govt of Indai, ACT 1947 Ans: C
86. Symbol of world wild life is: A. Polar bear
B. White bear C. Red panda D. Cheeta Ans: C
88. In which direction Monsoon rainfall in rajasthan increases
A. Southwest-northeast B. Southeast-Northwest C. Northwest-Southeast
89.Dhawadiya were the persons:
Ans: Who used to participate in the race.
90. By which process the sea water can be converted into pure water:
A. Deliquescence B. Efflorescence
C. Electric separation D. Reverse Osmosis Ans: D
91. Jal durg is situated at: A. Ajmer
B. Aamer C. Siwana
D. Gangron
92. Azolla-Anabaena Bio-fertilizer is used for crop:
A. Wheat B. Rice
C. Mustard
D.Cotton
93. “Bani Thani” Painting is related to:
A. Bundi school
B. Kishangarh School C. Chavand school
D.Jaipur School
94. Which group of district has highest forest area:
A. Baran-udaipur, chittorgarh B. Bharatpur, jhalawar,kota C. Karauli, sirohi, dungarpur
D. Banswara,dholpur,rajsamand
Ans: A
95. Which statement is false:
Ans: The Blue wave scattered more than violet wave of light so that the sky appears blue.
96. Maximum production of KHAS comes from:
A. Sawaimadhopur, tonk, bharatpur B. Ganganagar, dausa, alawar
C. Jhalawar, Kota-Bundi
D. Dungarpur-Banswara-Udaipur
Ans: A
97. Who represented Congress in 2nd Round table conference:
A. Jawaharlal nehru B. Motilal nehru
C. Abdul kalam azad D. Mahatma gandhi
Ans: D
98. Author of “VANSA BHASKAR”:
A. Bankidas
B. Gauri shankar ojha C. Shyamaldas
D. Surajmal Mishran
Ans: D
99. “MAITRI EXPRESS” train is introduced between:
A. Kolkata and dhaka B. Amritsar and lahore C. Delhi and srinagar
D. Lucknow and kathmandu
Ans: A
100. Baxa tiger project is located at:
A. MP
B. Rajasthan C. Gujarat
D. West bengal Ans: D
