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The recent Librarian Grade-II Recruitment Exam 2025 conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) left many candidates struggling with unexpected and challenging questions from the Rajasthan General Knowledge (GK) section. Questions on historical sites, regional movements, and folklore became a tough nut to crack for many aspirants. This has raised concerns among REET (Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers) candidates, who now wonder if they too will face a similar challenge in their upcoming exam.
Rajasthan GK Questions Confused Candidates
The Librarian Grade-II exam, held in two shifts on 16 February 2025 featured a significant number of Rajasthan GK questions. Many candidates found these questions difficult, as they required in-depth knowledge beyond general textbooks. The exam pattern included 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) worth 200 marks, with negative marking deducting one-third marks for incorrect answers. This made the exam even more challenging, as candidates had to be extra cautious while answering. Some of the questions that puzzled the candidates included topics like:
- Keechak Ka Mahal
- Eki Andolan
- Falku Bai
- Khalkani Mata Gatha Mela
- Cow-Calf Theory
- Ranganathan’s Tri-Facet System
- Theory-X and Theory-Y
Will REET Candidates Face the Same GK Challenge?
REET aspirants are now worried about whether their exam will also feature complex Rajasthan GK questions. While REET primarily focuses on Child Development, Pedagogy, Language, and Subject-Specific Knowledge, this year BSER introduced Rajasthan GK, Language and Literature, and Contemporary Child Welfare Educational Schemes of Rajasthan as some of the newly added topics to the REET Syllabus 2025 for Paper I and II. Hence, chances are that REET candidates will have to tilt their focus to these newly added topics along with the core subjects which already exist. However, there is no negative marking scheme in REET Exam 2025 so candidates can relax a bit.
Is Revision in REET Syllabus the New Pain Point for Candidates?
Yes, as the Rajasthan Librarian Grade II Exam 2025 clearly testify the emphasis of the Rajasthan Government and it Exam Conducting Bodies on Rajasthan GK. This shift suggests they aim to test candidates’ knowledge of the state’s history, culture, and geography. Therefore, REET aspirants must be prepared for unexpected and in-depth questions that go beyond standard textbooks.
What Should REET Aspirants Do?
To avoid falling into the Rajasthan GK trap, REET candidates should adopt some effective preparation strategies which will efficiently help them tackle this newly evolves challenges introduced by BSER for the REET aspirants.
- Master Rajasthan GK: Focus on historical sites, significant movements, folk traditions, and key personalities of Rajasthan.
- Refer to Authentic Sources: Study Rajasthan Board textbooks, government websites, and previous years’ question papers for reliable information.
- Practice Regularly: Solve Rajasthan GK questions in a timed environment to enhance accuracy and confidence.
- Stay Updated with Current Affairs: Keep track of recent developments in Rajasthan’s education policies, cultural events, and government schemes.
- Join Mock Tests and Quizzes: Engage in regular practice sessions to effectively tackle tricky and unexpected GK questions.
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