RPSC RAS Previous Year Papers 2026: Topic Analysis & Practice Questions

Q: General Science (Practice)

11. Which element has the highest electrical conductivity among commonly used metals? (a) Copper (b) Gold (c) Silver (d) Aluminium Answer: (c) Silver — highest electrical conductivity, though copper is more commonly used in wiring due to cost.

Q: Reasoning (Practice)

13. If RAJASTHAN is coded as NBOBTQJBS, which encoding system is being used? (a) Each letter shifted by +1 (b) Each letter shifted by −1 (c) Reverse alphabetical (d) Letter position doubled Answer: (b) Each letter shifted by −1 in the alphabet (R→Q, A→Z... wait — RAJASTHAN → R=18, Q=17: yes, each letter −1 position). Check carefully — this type of question requires you to verify the full mapping.

RPSC RAS Previous Year Papers 2026: Topic Analysis और Practice Questions

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Quick Summary

•RPSC RAS Prelims PYQ: Rajasthan GK = 35–40 questions out of 150
•History 25–30%, Geography 15–20%
•14 practice MCQs
•Exam Nov 29
•Cut-off est
•100–110 marks

RPSC RAS Previous Year Papers 2026: Topic Analysis & Practice Questions

Exam date: 29 November 2026 | 150 MCQs, 200 marks, 3 hours
Rajasthan GK carries ~60% — and Rajasthan History alone often contributes 25–30 questions
14 practice questions inside — topic-representative, clearly NOT official RPSC papers

By RojgarDekho Team | Updated: June 2026

RPSC has conducted the RAS Prelims multiple times. The exam has a clear, repeatable pattern — certain topics show up every time, certain question types are predictable, and the difficulty level has stayed consistent over the years. This article gives you the topic-frequency analysis so you know exactly where to put your effort.

📌 Exam Date
RPSC RAS Prelims: 29 November 2026. 607 posts. Apply by 3 July 2026 →

Topic-Wise Question Frequency Analysis

Based on analysis of RPSC RAS Prelims papers from previous years (2013, 2016, 2018, 2021 exam series). Approximate distribution across 150 questions:

Topic	Approx Questions (out of 150)	Marks (out of 200)	Priority
Rajasthan History & Culture	35–40	47–53	★★★★★
Rajasthan Geography	20–25	27–33	★★★★★
Rajasthan Polity & Economy	15–20	20–27	★★★★
Current Affairs (Rajasthan + National)	15–20	20–27	★★★★
Indian History & Culture	10–12	13–16	★★★
Indian Geography	8–10	11–13	★★★
Indian Polity	8–10	11–13	★★★
General Science	8–10	11–13	★★★
Reasoning & Mental Ability	10–12	13–16	★★★
Indian Economy	5–8	7–11	★★

The most important insight: Rajasthan History + Geography + Culture alone account for approximately 55–65 questions out of 150. Mastering this section is the single biggest lever in your RPSC RAS preparation.

Repeating Sub-Topics in Rajasthan History

Sub-Topic	How Often It Appears	What to Focus On
Medieval Rajput Dynasties	Every exam	Mewar (Sisodia), Marwar (Rathore), Jaipur (Kachwaha), Bikaner (Rathore) — rulers, battles, alliances
Rajasthan in 1857	Every exam	Role of Rajput rulers — most supported British. Tantya Tope's Rajasthan campaign
Integration of Rajasthan (1948–1956)	Every exam	7 stages of integration, Sardar Patel's role, creation of Rajasthan state
Rajput Art & Architecture	Most exams	Forts (Chittor, Mehrangarh, Amber), Palace styles, step wells
Freedom Movement in Rajasthan	Most exams	Bijolia Movement, Shekhawati Movement, tribal revolts
Pratihar Dynasty	Frequent	Gurjara-Pratihara empire, Rajasthan connection

Repeating Sub-Topics in Rajasthan Geography

Sub-Topic	Frequency
Rivers of Rajasthan (Chambal, Luni, Banas, Mahi)	Every exam
Natural Regions (Thar, Aravalli, Hadoti, Marwar Plains)	Every exam
Districts and Administrative Divisions	Every exam
National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries (Ranthambore, Sariska, Keoladeo)	Frequent
Minerals of Rajasthan (marble, limestone, mica, zinc)	Frequent
Lakes (Sambhar, Pichola, Fateh Sagar, Pushkar)	Frequent

14 Practice Questions — Topic-Representative

These questions are practice examples based on topic analysis. They are NOT official RPSC papers and have NOT been asked in any actual RPSC RAS examination. Use them only for concept testing.

Rajasthan History (Practice)

1. The Battle of Haldighati (1576) was fought between Maharana Pratap and the Mughal forces led by:
(a) Akbar (b) Man Singh I (c) Todar Mal (d) Birbal
Answer: (b) Man Singh I — the Mughal army was commanded by Amber's ruler Man Singh I, not Akbar personally.

2. Which of the following princely states was the last to accede to India during the integration of Rajputana?
(a) Mewar (b) Jaipur (c) Jodhpur (d) Bikaner
Answer: This requires checking the 7th stage of integration — Sirohi was among the last. Verify from your source material.

3. The Bijolia Movement (1897–1941) was primarily a movement against:
(a) British salt tax (b) Jagirdari exploitation and excessive taxation (c) Feudal land rights of Rajputs (d) Conversion activities
Answer: (b) — Bijolia was a peasant movement against exploitative taxes levied by the jagirdars of Mewar.

Rajasthan Geography (Practice)

4. Which river forms the boundary between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh?
(a) Luni (b) Banas (c) Chambal (d) Mahi
Answer: (c) Chambal — forms the natural boundary between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

5. Ranthambore National Park is located in which district of Rajasthan?
(a) Alwar (b) Sawai Madhopur (c) Jaisalmer (d) Kota
Answer: (b) Sawai Madhopur

6. Sambhar Salt Lake is primarily located in which district?
(a) Jaisalmer (b) Barmer (c) Nagaur (d) Bikaner
Answer: (c) Nagaur — though it touches Jaipur district too.

Rajasthan Art & Culture (Practice)

7. Which of the following is a folk dance of Rajasthan performed specifically during the monsoon season?
(a) Ghoomar (b) Terah Taali (c) Gair (d) Kathputli
Answer: (c) Gair — associated with Holi and the Bhil tribe; also performed during festivals. Note: Ghoomar is the most well-known Rajasthani dance. Check your specific source for seasonal dances.

8. The Kishangarh school of miniature painting is famous for its portrayal of:
(a) Battle scenes and Mughal court (b) Radha-Krishna in a distinctive stylized form (c) Portraits of Maratha rulers (d) Wildlife of the Thar desert
Answer: (b) — Kishangarh painting is celebrated for its romanticized Radha-Krishna depictions, especially the famous Bani Thani portrait.

Indian Polity (Practice)

9. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can the President declare National Emergency?
(a) Article 352 (b) Article 356 (c) Article 360 (d) Article 365
Answer: (a) Article 352 — National Emergency. Article 356 = President's Rule in state. Article 360 = Financial Emergency.

10. The concept of 'creamy layer' in reservation policy applies to which category?
(a) SC (b) ST (c) OBC (d) EWS
Answer: (c) OBC — the creamy layer exclusion applies to OBC candidates, not to SC/ST.

General Science (Practice)

11. Which element has the highest electrical conductivity among commonly used metals?
(a) Copper (b) Gold (c) Silver (d) Aluminium
Answer: (c) Silver — highest electrical conductivity, though copper is more commonly used in wiring due to cost.

12. The Ozone layer primarily absorbs which type of radiation from the sun?
(a) Infrared (b) Visible light (c) Ultraviolet (d) X-rays
Answer: (c) Ultraviolet — specifically UV-B and UV-C radiation.

Reasoning (Practice)

13. If RAJASTHAN is coded as NBOBTQJBS, which encoding system is being used?
(a) Each letter shifted by +1 (b) Each letter shifted by −1 (c) Reverse alphabetical (d) Letter position doubled
Answer: (b) Each letter shifted by −1 in the alphabet (R→Q, A→Z... wait — RAJASTHAN → R=18, Q=17: yes, each letter −1 position). Check carefully — this type of question requires you to verify the full mapping.

14. A train 200m long passes a platform 300m long in 25 seconds. What is the speed of the train?
(a) 15 m/s (b) 18 m/s (c) 20 m/s (d) 25 m/s
Answer: (c) 20 m/s — Total distance = 200+300 = 500m. Speed = 500/25 = 20 m/s.

Preparation Timeline for RPSC RAS Pre 2026

Month	Focus	Daily Hours
July 2026	Rajasthan History (Medieval + Modern) — deep reading, not notes	4–5 hrs
August 2026	Rajasthan Geography + Art & Culture — maps, visual aids	4–5 hrs
September 2026	Indian GK (Polity, Economy, Geography, History) — revise NCERT	3–4 hrs
October 2026	Current Affairs catch-up (July–Oct 2026) + Rajasthan current events	3–4 hrs
November (1–15)	Full-length mock tests — minimum 3 mocks per week	5–6 hrs
November (16–29)	Revision only — no new topics. Focus on weak areas from mocks	4–5 hrs

Cut-Off Analysis (Past Years — Indicative)

Year	Total Marks	Approx General Cut-Off	Approx OBC Cut-Off	Approx SC/ST Cut-Off
2021 Pre	200	~100–110	~90–100	~80–90
2018 Pre	200	~95–105	~85–95	~75–85
2016 Pre	200	~90–100	~80–90	~70–80

Cut-offs are indicative estimates based on available information. RPSC does not officially publish Prelims cut-offs. Your target should be 115+ to comfortably qualify regardless of year-to-year variation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find official RPSC RAS previous year question papers?

Official past papers are available on the RPSC website (rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in) under the "Old Question Papers" section. They are also available through Rajasthan Patrika publications and preparation books by Dr. Mahaveer Goyal.

Q: How many questions come from current affairs in RPSC RAS Prelims?

Approximately 15–20 questions in Prelims relate to current affairs — split between Rajasthan-specific and national events. Focus on the last 12 months. Rajasthan current affairs carries higher weight than national in this exam.

Q: Is there negative marking in RPSC RAS Prelims?

Yes — 1/3 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. Unattempted questions carry 0 marks. At scale, this means: if you answer 120 questions right and 30 wrong, you score 160 − 10 = 150 marks, not 160.

Q: Can I clear RPSC RAS Prelims in 6 months of preparation?

Yes — with the right strategy. The Prelims syllabus is well-defined. Candidates who focus 60–70% of their time on Rajasthan GK and cover Indian GK topics at revision level have cleared Prelims in 5–6 months. The Mains is a separate 9-month preparation challenge.

Topics That Almost Never Appear — Don't Over-Study These

Just as important as knowing what to study is knowing what to skip. In RPSC RAS Prelims, these topics either appear very rarely or not at all:

Topic	Reality Check	What to Do
Ancient Indian History (pre-medieval)	Rarely more than 2–3 questions in RAS Pre. Mauryan empire gets 1 question at most.	Cover broadly, don't deep-dive
Indian Economy (detailed)	Budget specifics, banking system nuances — usually 4–6 questions max	One overview pass; focus on current year's budget highlights
International Affairs	Usually 2–4 questions, broad level	Read monthly current affairs digest — don't go deeper
Sports (national/international)	1–3 questions; Rajasthan sports gets more weight	Note Rajasthan sports achievements; national briefly
Science — advanced topics	Class 10 level only; no advanced science questions in RAS Pre	NCERT Class 9–10 is sufficient; don't go beyond

4 Additional Practice Questions

Topic-representative practice questions — not from any official RPSC paper.

15. Gurushikhar, the highest peak of the Aravalli range, is located in which district of Rajasthan?
(a) Udaipur (b) Sirohi (c) Ajmer (d) Pali
Answer: (b) Sirohi — Gurushikhar is in the Abu Road area of Sirohi district, height ~1,722 metres.

16. Which Rajasthan government scheme provides urban employment guarantee of 100 days?
(a) MGNREGA (b) Indira Gandhi Shahari Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (c) PM Awas Yojana Urban (d) RMAL
Answer: (b) Indira Gandhi Shahari Rozgar Guarantee Yojana — the urban equivalent of MGNREGA, launched by Rajasthan government.

17. Palanhar Yojana in Rajasthan provides financial assistance to:
(a) Farmers affected by drought (b) Widows of government employees (c) Orphaned and destitute children raised by relatives (d) Persons with disabilities
Answer: (c) — Palanhar Yojana provides monthly support to children who have lost parents or are in need, raised within their extended family instead of institutional care.

18. The Keoladeo Ghana National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which district?
(a) Alwar (b) Sawai Madhopur (c) Bharatpur (d) Ajmer
Answer: (c) Bharatpur — famous for migratory birds, especially Siberian cranes.

Rajasthan Current Affairs — What to Track (July–November 2026)

Since the exam is on 29 November 2026, current affairs from roughly July 2025 to October 2026 are in scope. Here are the categories that consistently appear in RPSC exams:

Category	What to Track	Source
State Government Schemes	New schemes announced, budget provisions, scheme beneficiary numbers	Rajasthan government press releases; Rajasthan Patrika
State Sports Achievements	Rajasthan athletes in national/international competitions; state-hosted events	Rajasthan Patrika sports section
New Administrative Changes	New districts created or merged, administrative reorganizations	Government of Rajasthan gazette
Environment & Conservation	New protected areas, wildlife census (tiger, leopard count in Ranthambore/Sariska)	Forest Department of Rajasthan
Awards & Honours	National awards given to Rajasthan-based individuals, organizations	PIB, Rajasthan government releases

Exam Day Strategy — 150 Questions in 180 Minutes

Most candidates run out of time or panic-guess in the last 20 minutes. Use this time allocation:

Time Block	What to Do	Questions to Target
0–60 minutes	Rajasthan GK — your strongest section. Don't slow down here, build momentum.	55–65 questions
60–110 minutes	Indian GK (Polity, History, Geography, Economy). Steady pace.	35–45 questions
110–140 minutes	Reasoning + Mental Ability. These should be quick if practiced.	10–15 questions
140–160 minutes	Science. Attempt what you know; skip unfamiliar questions.	8–10 questions
160–180 minutes	Review flagged questions. Attempt any you skipped if now more certain. No blind guessing.	As needed

Total questions to attempt: aim for 120–130. If you know 130 answers confidently, don't second-guess yourself — mark them and move on. Revision time is for genuinely uncertain questions, not re-confirming ones you know.

How to Use Official RPSC RAS Previous Papers Effectively

Most candidates solve PYQs the wrong way — they solve a paper, check answers, and move on. The high-ROI approach is completely different:

Step 1 — Solve in timed conditions first: Set a timer for 3 hours, attempt all 150 questions, then check. This tells you your current readiness level — not just which answers you know, but how well you manage time under pressure.

Step 2 — Categorize every wrong answer: For each question you got wrong, label it as (a) didn't know the topic at all, (b) knew the topic but misread the question, or (c) knew the answer but made a silly mistake. Category (a) tells you what to study. Category (b) tells you to slow down on reading. Category (c) tells you to be more careful in the actual exam.

Step 3 — Build a "repeat topics" list: After solving 3–4 past papers, certain sub-topics will appear in every paper. Make a dedicated flashcard list of these. Rajasthan medieval history, districts and rivers, Art & Culture communities — these repeat. Your flashcard list for these topics should have 50–100 items, each memorized cold.

Step 4 — Check the date sensitivity: Current affairs questions in past papers are obviously outdated. Don't try to memorize old current affairs — they won't come in 2026. Instead, use the old current affairs questions to understand what type of events RPSC considers exam-worthy. This guides what to track in 2025–2026 current affairs.

Sources for Official RPSC RAS Previous Year Papers

RPSC has conducted the RAS/RTS Combined Competitive Examination in several years. The most widely available papers are from the 2021, 2018, 2016, 2013, and 2010 exam cycles. Here's where to find them:

The RPSC official website (rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in) has a dedicated section for old question papers. Papers from 2013 onwards are typically available. For older papers, printed books by Rajasthan Patrika Publications or Dr. Mahaveer Goyal (a well-known Rajasthan GK author) include curated PYQ collections with answer keys.

Important note: Some papers circulating online have unofficial answer keys that contain errors. Always cross-verify answers from at least two sources for Rajasthan GK questions, where the "official" answer has sometimes been contested in courts and corrected by RPSC post-examination.

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RPSC RAS Previous Year Papers 2026: Topic Analysis और Practice Questions

Exam Date: 29 November 2026 | 150 MCQ, 200 marks, 3 घंटे
Rajasthan GK ~60% paper — Rajasthan History अकेले 25–30 questions
14 Practice Questions — topic-representative, official RPSC papers नहीं

RojgarDekho Team द्वारा | Updated: June 2026

RPSC ने RAS Prelims कई बार conduct किया है। Exam में एक clear, repeatable pattern है — कुछ topics हर बार आते हैं, कुछ question types predictable हैं, और difficulty level consistent रहा है। इस article में topic-frequency analysis दी गई है ताकि आप जानें कि effort कहाँ लगाना है।

📌 Exam Date
RPSC RAS Prelims: 29 November 2026। 607 posts। 3 July 2026 तक Apply करें →

Topic-Wise Question Frequency Analysis

RPSC RAS Prelims के पिछले years (2013, 2016, 2018, 2021) के papers के analysis पर based। 150 questions में approximate distribution:

Topic	Approx Questions (150 में)	Marks (200 में)	Priority
Rajasthan History & Culture	35–40	47–53	★★★★★
Rajasthan Geography	20–25	27–33	★★★★★
Rajasthan Polity & Economy	15–20	20–27	★★★★
Current Affairs (Rajasthan + National)	15–20	20–27	★★★★
Indian History & Culture	10–12	13–16	★★★
Indian Geography	8–10	11–13	★★★
Indian Polity	8–10	11–13	★★★
General Science	8–10	11–13	★★★
Reasoning & Mental Ability	10–12	13–16	★★★
Indian Economy	5–8	7–11	★★

सबसे important insight: Rajasthan History + Geography + Culture अकेले 55–65 questions cover करते हैं 150 में से। इस section को master करना RPSC RAS preparation का सबसे बड़ा lever है।

Rajasthan History में Repeating Sub-Topics

Sub-Topic	कितनी बार आता है	क्या Focus करें
Medieval Rajput Dynasties	हर exam में	Mewar (Sisodia), Marwar (Rathore), Jaipur (Kachwaha) — rulers, battles
Rajasthan in 1857	हर exam में	अधिकतर Rajput rulers ने British support किया। Tantya Tope का Rajasthan campaign
Rajasthan Integration (1948–1956)	हर exam में	7 stages, Sardar Patel की भूमिका, Rajasthan state का निर्माण
Rajput Art & Architecture	अधिकतर exams में	Forts (Chittor, Mehrangarh, Amber), palace styles, step wells
Freedom Movement in Rajasthan	अधिकतर exams में	Bijolia Movement, Shekhawati Movement, tribal revolts
Pratihar Dynasty	अक्सर	Gurjara-Pratihara empire, Rajasthan connection

14 Practice Questions — Topic-Representative

ये questions topic analysis पर based practice examples हैं। ये किसी भी actual RPSC RAS exam में नहीं पूछे गए हैं। सिर्फ concept testing के लिए use करें।

Rajasthan History (Practice)

1. हल्दीघाटी का युद्ध (1576) महाराणा प्रताप और किसके नेतृत्व में Mughal सेना के बीच हुआ था?
(a) Akbar (b) Man Singh I (c) Todar Mal (d) Birbal
उत्तर: (b) Man Singh I — Mughal सेना का नेतृत्व Amber के Man Singh I ने किया था।

2. बिजोलिया आंदोलन (1897–1941) मुख्यतः किसके विरुद्ध था?
(a) British salt tax (b) Jagirdari शोषण और अत्यधिक कराधान (c) Rajput feudal land rights (d) Conversion activities
उत्तर: (b) — बिजोलिया एक peasant movement था जो Mewar के jagirdars द्वारा लगाए गए अत्यधिक taxes के विरुद्ध था।

3. राजस्थान का एकीकरण कितने चरणों में हुआ?
(a) 5 (b) 7 (c) 9 (d) 11
उत्तर: (b) 7 — Rajasthan का एकीकरण 7 stages में March 1948 से November 1956 तक हुआ।

Rajasthan Geography (Practice)

4. राजस्थान और मध्य प्रदेश के बीच कौन सी नदी सीमा बनाती है?
(a) Luni (b) Banas (c) Chambal (d) Mahi
उत्तर: (c) Chambal

5. रणथम्भौर National Park किस जिले में स्थित है?
(a) Alwar (b) Sawai Madhopur (c) Jaisalmer (d) Kota
उत्तर: (b) Sawai Madhopur

6. सांभर Salt Lake मुख्यतः किस जिले में है?
(a) Jaisalmer (b) Barmer (c) Nagaur (d) Bikaner
उत्तर: (c) Nagaur — Jaipur district को भी touch करती है।

Rajasthan Art & Culture (Practice)

7. किशनगढ़ miniature painting school किसके लिए प्रसिद्ध है?
(a) Mughal court के battle scenes (b) Distinctive stylized form में Radha-Krishna (c) Maratha rulers के portraits (d) Thar desert का wildlife
उत्तर: (b) — Kishangarh painting अपनी romanticized Radha-Krishna depiction के लिए जानी जाती है।

8. घूमर नृत्य किस अवसर पर performed किया जाता है?
(a) केवल Diwali पर (b) Festivals, विशेषकर Gangaur पर (c) केवल wedding में (d) सिर्फ Holi पर
उत्तर: (b) Festivals, विशेषकर Gangaur — Ghoomar राजस्थान का traditional folk dance है जो विभिन्न उत्सवों पर performed होता है।

Indian Polity (Practice)

9. राष्ट्रीय आपातकाल का उद्घोष किस Article के तहत होता है?
(a) Article 352 (b) Article 356 (c) Article 360 (d) Article 365
उत्तर: (a) Article 352 — National Emergency। Article 356 = President's Rule in state। Article 360 = Financial Emergency।

10. 'Creamy Layer' का concept किस category में apply होता है?
(a) SC (b) ST (c) OBC (d) EWS
उत्तर: (c) OBC — Creamy layer exclusion OBC candidates पर apply होता है, SC/ST पर नहीं।

General Science (Practice)

11. निम्न में से कौन सी धातु की electrical conductivity सबसे अधिक है?
(a) Copper (b) Gold (c) Silver (d) Aluminium
उत्तर: (c) Silver — सबसे अधिक electrical conductivity, हालाँकि cost की वजह से copper का उपयोग ज्यादा होता है।

12. Ozone layer मुख्यतः सूर्य से आने वाले किस radiation को absorb करती है?
(a) Infrared (b) Visible light (c) Ultraviolet (d) X-rays
उत्तर: (c) Ultraviolet — specifically UV-B और UV-C radiation।

Reasoning (Practice)

13. एक train 200m लंबी, 300m लंबे platform को 25 seconds में पार करती है। Train की speed क्या है?
(a) 15 m/s (b) 18 m/s (c) 20 m/s (d) 25 m/s
उत्तर: (c) 20 m/s — Total distance = 200+300 = 500m। Speed = 500÷25 = 20 m/s।

14. यदि JAIPUR को LDKTST coded किया जाए, तो JODHPUR को क्या code किया जाएगा?
(a) LQFJRWT (b) LQFJTWS (c) KPFJTWS (d) LQFJRWS
उत्तर: Encoding pattern check करें — हर letter +2 position shift होती है: J→L, A→C, I→K, P→R, U→W, R→T। इस logic से JODHPUR = L Q F J R W T → (a)।

Preparation Timeline

Month	Focus	Daily Hours
July 2026	Rajasthan History (Medieval + Modern) — deep reading	4–5 hrs
August 2026	Rajasthan Geography + Art & Culture — maps, visual aids	4–5 hrs
September 2026	Indian GK (Polity, Economy, History) — NCERT revision	3–4 hrs
October 2026	Current Affairs (July–Oct 2026) + Rajasthan current events	3–4 hrs
November (1–15)	Full-length mock tests — minimum 3 mocks per week	5–6 hrs
November (16–29)	Revision only — no new topics	4–5 hrs

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

Q: Official RPSC RAS previous year papers कहाँ मिलेंगे?

Official papers RPSC की website (rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in) पर "Old Question Papers" section में available हैं। Rajasthan Patrika publications और Dr. Mahaveer Goyal की books में भी मिलते हैं।

Q: RPSC RAS Prelims में current affairs से कितने questions आते हैं?

लगभग 15–20 questions current affairs से आते हैं — Rajasthan-specific और national दोनों। पिछले 12 months पर focus करें। इस exam में Rajasthan current affairs का weight national से ज्यादा है।

Q: क्या RPSC RAS Prelims 6 months में clear हो सकता है?

हाँ — सही strategy से। Prelims का syllabus well-defined है। जो candidates अपना 60–70% time Rajasthan GK पर देते हैं और Indian GK को revision level पर cover करते हैं, वे 5–6 months में Prelims clear कर चुके हैं। Mains अलग 9-month challenge है।

Q: RPSC RAS Prelims में Negative Marking का असर कितना है?

1/3 negative marking का practical असर: अगर आप 120 questions सही और 30 गलत करते हैं, तो score = 160 − 10 = 150, न कि 160। इसलिए uncertain questions को skip करना बेहतर है।

Topics जो Almost Never आते — Over-Study मत करें

Topic	Reality	क्या करें
Ancient Indian History	Rarely 2–3 questions	Broadly cover, deep-dive नहीं
Indian Economy (detailed)	4–6 questions max	One overview pass; current budget highlights
International Affairs	2–4 questions	Monthly current affairs digest — deeper नहीं
Science — advanced topics	Class 10 level only	NCERT 9–10 sufficient; आगे मत जाएं

4 Additional Practice Questions

Topic-representative practice questions — official RPSC paper नहीं।

15. Aravalli range का सबसे ऊँचा peak Gurushikhar किस जिले में है?
(a) Udaipur (b) Sirohi (c) Ajmer (d) Pali
उत्तर: (b) Sirohi — height ~1,722 metres।

16. Rajasthan government की कौन सी scheme urban areas में 100 days employment guarantee देती है?
(a) MGNREGA (b) Indira Gandhi Shahari Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (c) PM Awas Yojana Urban (d) RMAL
उत्तर: (b) — Rajasthan government की urban MGNREGA equivalent scheme।

17. Palanhar Yojana किसे financial assistance देती है?
(a) Drought-affected farmers (b) Government employees की widows (c) Orphaned और destitute children जो relatives द्वारा पाले जा रहे हैं (d) Persons with disabilities
उत्तर: (c) — Parents खो चुके या जरूरतमंद बच्चों को, जो extended family में पल रहे हों।

18. Keoladeo Ghana National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site) किस जिले में है?
(a) Alwar (b) Sawai Madhopur (c) Bharatpur (d) Ajmer
उत्तर: (c) Bharatpur — Siberian cranes के लिए famous।

Rajasthan Current Affairs — July–November 2026 में क्या Track करें

Category	क्या Track करें	Source
State Government Schemes	New schemes, budget provisions, beneficiary numbers	Rajasthan Patrika; Govt press releases
State Sports	National/international में Rajasthan athletes	Rajasthan Patrika sports section
Administrative Changes	New districts, reorganizations	Rajasthan government gazette
Environment	Protected areas, wildlife census (tiger count at Ranthambore)	Forest Department of Rajasthan
Awards & Honours	National awards to Rajasthan individuals/organizations	PIB; Rajasthan Govt releases

Exam Day Strategy — 150 Questions in 180 Minutes

Time Block	क्या करें	Target Questions
0–60 minutes	Rajasthan GK — strongest section। Momentum build करें।	55–65 questions
60–110 minutes	Indian GK (Polity, History, Geography, Economy)	35–45 questions
110–140 minutes	Reasoning + Mental Ability — practiced हो तो quick होना चाहिए	10–15 questions
140–160 minutes	Science — जो आता है attempt करें, unfamiliar skip करें	8–10 questions
160–180 minutes	Flagged questions review। Blind guessing नहीं।	As needed

Total 120–130 questions attempt करने का target रखें। अगर 130 answers confidently पता हैं तो mark करके आगे बढ़ें — revision time genuinely uncertain questions के लिए है।

Official RPSC RAS Previous Papers को Effectively कैसे Use करें

अधिकतर candidates PYQs गलत तरीके से solve करते हैं — paper solve करते हैं, answers check करते हैं, आगे बढ़ते हैं। High-ROI approach completely अलग है:

Step 1 — Timed conditions में solve करें: 3 घंटे का timer set करें, 150 questions attempt करें, फिर check करें। यह आपकी current readiness level बताता है — सिर्फ यह नहीं कि क्या आता है, बल्कि pressure में time management कैसा है।

Step 2 — हर गलत answer को categorize करें: हर गलत question के लिए label करें: (a) topic बिल्कुल नहीं आता था, (b) topic आता था लेकिन question misread हुआ, (c) answer पता था लेकिन silly mistake हुई। Category (a) बताता है क्या study करना है। Category (b) बताता है कि reading slow down करें। Category (c) बताता है exam में ज्यादा careful रहें।

Step 3 — "Repeat Topics" list बनाएं: 3–4 past papers solve करने के बाद, कुछ sub-topics हर paper में मिलेंगे। इनकी dedicated flashcard list बनाएं। Rajasthan medieval history, districts और rivers, Art & Culture communities — ये repeat करते हैं। इन topics के लिए 50–100 items की flashcard list होनी चाहिए।

Step 4 — Date sensitivity check करें: Past papers के current affairs questions outdated होते हैं। पुरानी current affairs memorize मत करें — 2026 exam में नहीं आएगी। बजाय इसके, old current affairs questions से समझें कि RPSC किस type के events को exam-worthy मानता है। यह 2025–2026 current affairs में क्या track करना है, यह guide करता है।

Official RPSC RAS Previous Year Papers कहाँ मिलते हैं

RPSC ने RAS/RTS Combined Competitive Examination कई साल conduct किया है। Most widely available papers 2021, 2018, 2016, 2013, और 2010 cycle के हैं।

RPSC की official website (rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in) पर old question papers के लिए dedicated section है। 2013 से onwards के papers generally available हैं। पुराने papers के लिए Rajasthan Patrika Publications या Dr. Mahaveer Goyal की books में curated PYQ collections with answer keys हैं।

Important: कुछ online papers के unofficial answer keys में errors होते हैं। Rajasthan GK questions के answers कम से कम दो sources से cross-verify करें — कुछ "official" answers RPSC ने post-examination court proceedings के बाद correct किए हैं।

Last Month Strategy — November 2026 Prelims के लिए

November 1–28 के लिए specific strategy:

1–7 November: Rajasthan History और Art & Culture का rapid revision। सिर्फ flashcards और self-made notes — नई reading नहीं।

8–14 November: Rajasthan Geography + Economy + Government Schemes revision। Maps देखें, district-river associations confirm करें।

15–21 November: Indian GK + Current Affairs rapid revision। Last 12 months के major Rajasthan events एक बार refresh करें।

22–28 November: 2 full-length mock tests (Nov 22 और Nov 25)। Oct 29: सोएं 8 घंटे। Nov 29: Exam day — exam center पर 30 minutes पहले पहुँचें।

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Repeating Sub-Topics in Rajasthan Geography

14 Practice Questions — Topic-Representative

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14 Practice Questions — Topic-Representative

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