Rajasthani Language and Literature

Rajasthani Language is one of the prominent members of Indo-Aryan languages family. It is spoken by around 80 million peoples in Rajasthan and other states of India. Rajasthani is spoken in Rajasthan, Haryana some parts of western Madhya Pradesh in Malwa, and Pakistani provinces of Punjab and Sindh.  Rajasthan's folk literature is rich and varied in its nature and exists in forms of the folk songs, so famous folklores, witty sayings and proverbs, riddles and much-treasured folk-plays known as 'khayals'. The most common language of Rajasthan is Marwari, spoken mainly in and around Jodhpur district. The mixed dialects of Marwari are also spoken in Barmer, Jalore, Pali, part of Nagaur district. In the east, it influences the dialects of Ajmer, Udaipur, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, to the south in Sirohi district and in the west, it affects the dialects of Jaisalmer district. Bikaner, Churu, Sikar and Jhunjhunu districts in the north are also influenced by Marwari while in the northwest, it is spoken with Punjabi influence in the Ganganagar district.
Major variant of Rajasthani languages:
1. Mewari
: About 5 million speakers in Rajsamand, Bhilwara, Udaipur, and Chittorgarh districts of Rajasthan state of India.
2. Bagri: About 5 million speakers in Hanumangarh and Sriganganagar districts of Rajasthan, Sirsa and Hissar districts of Haryana.It is spoken in Fazilka and in some villages of Mukatsar district of Punjab of India as minority language. Bahawalpur and Bahawalnagar areas of Punjab of Pakistan.
3. Shekhawati: About 3 million speakers in Churu, Jhunjhunu and Sikar districts of Rajasthan.
4. Ahirwati: spoken in Mahendragarh and Rewari districts of Haryana.
5. Marwari: About 13 million speakers in western Rajasthan comprising Jodhpur, Pali, Sirohi, Jalore, Jaisalmer, Churu, Bikaner, Nagaur, Ajmer, and Barmer districts of Rajasthan. It is also spoken in eastern parts of upper Sindh province of Pakistan.
6. Dhundhari: About 9 million persons in Jaipur, Dausa, Tonk, Ajmer, Karauli and Sawai Madhopur districts of Rajasthan. It was first surveyed by G. Macliester who published specimens of 15 varieties of Dhundhari spoken in the territory of the former state of Jaipur in 1898.
7. Hadoti: About 4 million speakers in Kota, Bundi, Baran and Jhalawar districts of Rajasthan. It has a nominative marker which is absent in other dialects of Rajasthani.
8. Wagdi: About 3–5 million speakers in Banswara, Dungarpur, Kushalgarh, and Pratapgarh districts of Rajasthan state of India.
9. Mewati: About 5 million speakers in Mewat region of Haryana(Gurgaon and Mewat districts) and adjoining Alwar district of Rajasthan.

Rajasthan GK Question Paper 96

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Q. 2256 Ajmer was merged into Rajasthan ?
A. 1947 A.D.
B. 1949 A.D.
C. 1950 A.D.
D. 1956 A.D.
Ans: D 

Q. 2257 In how many stages Sirohi state was integrated into Rajasthan ?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Ans: B
 
Q. 2258 First Woman of Rajasthan arrested during the freedom struggle of Rajasthan
A. Nagendra Bala
B. Anjana Devi Choudhary
C. Ratan Shastri
D. Rama Devi Pandey
Ans: B

Rajasthan GK Question Paper 95

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Q.2241 The most recent poverty alleviation project launched in Rajasthan. is ? 
A. Mitigating Poverty in Western Rajasthan (MPOWER)
B. Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojna (SGSY)
C. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (IVINREGS)
D. District Poverty-Initiative Project (DPIP)
Ans:  A

Q.2242 Which one of the following statements is correct ? 

A. Ganeshwar is not an excavation site.
B. Bairath was a rural cultural centre.
C. Kalibangan was an example of Iron-ore.
D. Important occupation of the inhabitants of Ahar was smelting of Copper-ore and making of copper things.
Ans: D

Rajasthan GK Question Paper 94

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Q.2221 साधु सीताराम दास किस कृषक आंदोलन से सम्बंधित थे ?
A. बिजौलिया
B. शेखावाटी
C. बूंदी
D. सीकर
Ans: A

Q. 2222 जैसलमेर के पालीवाल ब्राह्मणों द्वारा विकसित मौलिक पारम्परिक वर्षा जल संचयन प्रद्धति का नाम है ?
A. बावड़ी
B. खड़ीन
C. कुण्ड
D. उकेरी
Ans: B

Q.2223 गोगाजी का मेला किस माह में भरता है ?
A. भाद्रपद
B. माघ
C. फाल्गुन
D. श्रावण
Ans: A

Khadin - a traditional water harvesting technique

Khadin or Khadeen (खडीन) is a traditional rain water harvesting technique used in Western Rajathan. Its main feature is a very long (100-300 m) earthen embankment built across the lower hill slopes lying below gravelly uplands. Sluices and spillways allow excess water to drain off. The khadin system is based on the principle of harvesting rainwater on farmland and subsequent use of this water-saturated land for crop production. 
The khadin rain water harvesting technique was originally developed in the 15th century by the Paliwal Brahmins in Jaisalmer district of western Rajasthan. This system has great similarity with the irrigation methods of the people of Ur (present Iraq) around 4500 BC and later of the Nabateans in the Middle East. A similar system is also reported to have been practised 4,000 years ago in the Negev desert, and in southwestern Colorado 500 years ago.  
Khadin system is a  runoff farming on stored soil profile moisture and ground water charging system. The khadin system is based on the principle of harvesting rainwater on farmland and subsequent use of this water-saturated land for crop production. Other than improving socio-economic conditions of desert dwellers, Khadins also have created positive impact on the ecology of the region, effectively checking soil erosion and increasing vegetation cover. Khadin can make arid wasteland productive. Though it is primary runoff agriculture, a lot of water gets stored on the land, partly going down deep, sideways.  
Modern Days Khadin
Now days Modern khadin have cement walls in front which help them improve storage and water leakage. Government also provides financial support under various rainwater harvesting schemes. Depending upon the amount of rainfall and consequent runoff received during the monsoon, one or two crops are grown. There is 3-4 fold increase in agriculture production, in comparison with non-Khadin conditions depending upon rainfall quantity and distribution. This system assures the farmers of at least one crop even in very dry times. Khadin system allow farmers to take wheat, gram crop duing rabi season in desert areas. 

GK QUIZ. जैसलमेर के पालीवाल ब्राह्मणों द्वारा विकसित मौलिक पारम्परिक वर्षा जल संचयन प्रद्धति का नाम है ? (RPSC Teachers Grade-II Exam 2013)
A. बावड़ी
B. खड़ीन
C. कुण्ड
D. उकेरी

Ans: B

Rajasthan GK Question Paper 93

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Q.2201. Which of the following semi-precious stone in rajasthan is mined in largest quantities:
a. Saphire (NEELAM)
b. Ruby (MANIK)
c. Torquoise (FIROZA)
d. Agate (SULEMANI PATTAR)
Ans: Ruby

Q.2202. In addition to kota and banswara, in which other city is the Tasar Vikas Programme is being Run:
a. Jaipur
b. Udaipur
c. Jodhpur
d. Ajmer
Ans: Udaipur

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Rajasthan GK Question Paper 92

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Q.2181 Which of the following rivers supplies Maximum water to rajasthan
a. Chambal
b. Banas
c. Mahi
d. Sabarmat
Ans: Chambal

Q.2182. In which district of Rajasthan large reserve of natural gas have been discovered.
a. Jaisalmer
b. Dholpur
c. Banswara
d. Bikaner
Ans: Jaisalmer

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RPSC Recruitment 2014 for Dy. Commandent, Agriculture Officer, Astt. Drilling Engineer, Junior Geophysicist, Fisheries Development Officer

Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer has issued recruitment Notification 2014 for the recruitment for 55 post oDy. Commandent, Agriculture Officer, Astt. Drilling Engineer, Junior Geophysicist, Fisheries Development Officer :
1. Deputy Commandant = 8 Post
2. Assistant Drilling Engineer = 4 Post
3. Junior Geophysicist = 1 Post
4. Agriculture Officer = 32 Post
5. Fisheries Development Officer = 10 Post
Age Limit: 20-35 Years, Age relaxation as per norms.
How to Apply: Eligible and interested candidates should go through detail notification at www.rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/Recruitment_Advertisement.aspx and Apply ONLINE through official website of RPSC i.e http://rpsconline.rajasthan.gov.in/ before 5 September 2014.
Important dates:
Start date of Online apply: 6th August 2014
Last date of ONLINE Apply: 5th September 2014

Rajasthan GK Question Paper 91

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Q.2166 "रासो" का संबंध है ?
A. राजाओं की प्रसंशा में लिखे ग्रन्थ
B. मृत्युपरांत शोक व्यक्त करने हेतु लिखे ग्रन्थ
C. जैन साहित्य
D. इनमे से कोई नहीं 
Ans: A

Q.2167. Which of the following cities is the biggest producer of Cement in Rajasthan
a. Jodhpur
b. Jaipur
c. Chittorgarh
d. Nagaur
Ans: Chittorgarh

Barli Inscription Rajasthan

Barli Inscription (बरली शिलालेख) and Fort  is situated in Ajmer district of Rajasthan. Barli (Badli) is a Village in Bhinay Tehsil in District Ajmer, Rajasthan. Dr Gauri Shankar Hirachandra Ojha obtained in 1912 a fragmentary Inscription of year 443 BC which along with Piprava Inscription of 487 BC are the most ancient Indian Inscriptions. It is in Brahmi script and preserved in Ajmer Museum. 
Fort Barli is a heritage hotel now days on NH-79, Bundi Road in Ajmer. The Rathore dynasty of Barli traces its descent from Rao Maldeo of Marwar (Jodhpur). 

Quiz.  राजस्थान में "बरली शिलालेख" दूसरी शताब्दी ई.पू. को सबसे पुराना शिलालेख कहा जाता है, बरली किस जिले में स्थित है?
A. उदयपुर
B. जयपुर
C. अजमेर
D. गंगानगर
Ans: C