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8 Q: The plateau extended between Kumbhalgarh to Gogunda is known as -
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632ad6e81656651c9e9a43d3- 1Lasadiafalse
- 2Gogundafalse
- 3Bhorattrue
- 4Uriafalse
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Answer : 3. "Bhorat "
Explanation :
1. Bhorat Plateau is a plateau that covers the northern part of the Central Hill Plain, Central India.
2. Covers about 22,000 square miles (57,000 square km) and includes most of northwestern Madhya Pradesh state and central Rajasthan state.
3. The largest and highest part of the Aravalli range lies between the forts of Kumbhalgarh and Gogunda, which is commonly called Bhorat in the form of a plateau.
4. The north-western mountain part of Udaipur is called Maghar. It is situated at an average altitude of 1225 metres. The height of some peaks is also 1300 meters.
5. The steep slope and rugged part to its west is called 'Bhakar' in the local language.
Q: Identify the incorrect pair of the district and the Mascot, issued by Forest Department of Rajasthan Government:
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632ad5bb751e5310a5c0a7fa- 1Alwar - Tigertrue
- 2Bharatpur - Sarus (Crane)false
- 3Bhiwara - Peacockfalse
- 4Churu - Black Buckfalse
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Answer : 1. "Alwar - Tiger"
Explanation :
The district and mascot issued by the Forest Department of Rajasthan
(A) Alwar - Sambhar Deer
(B) Bharatpur - Sarus (Crane)
(C) Bhiwara - Peacock
(D) Churu - Black Buck
Q: Who is considered the promoter of Jaipur Gharana Katthak being the only classical dance of Rajasthan?
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62a094b5cae9f820bae59582- 1Lachhan Maharajfalse
- 2Bhanuji Maharajtrue
- 3Birju Maharajfalse
- 4Udai Shankarjifalse
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Answer : 2. "Bhanuji Maharaj "
Explanation :
1. Kathak dance is a North Indian classical dance. If the story is told then it is called Kathak. The word Kathak means telling the story in dance form. In ancient times, Kathak was known as Kushilava.
2. This is the oldest gharana of Kathak. The originator of Jaipur Gharana is Bhanu ji (famous Shiva Tandav dancer).
Q: The tree from which 'Kattha' is extracted, is -
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632ad2cd751e5310a5c08bf7- 1Baboolfalse
- 2Khairtrue
- 3Neemfalse
- 4Salarfalse
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Answer : 2. "Khair"
Explanation :
1. In Rajasthan, Katha is extracted from the Khair tree.
2. Catechu is obtained by cold crystallization from water extract from the Acacia tree, commonly known as the Khair tree.
Q: The 'Walra' method, which is the cause of environmental degradation, is a type of -
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619cf15472ad883de23c601f- 1Natural vegetationfalse
- 2Wild animalsfalse
- 3Agriculturetrue
- 4Medical treatmentfalse
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Answer : 3. "Agriculture"
Explanation :
Walara agriculture is a type of shifting agriculture, in which land is used for a few years and later abandoned due to lack of fertility and diseases in the soil. This agriculture is done by primitive tribes.
2. Banswara, Udaipur and Dungarpur districts of Rajasthan are inhabited by primitive tribes. Walara agriculture is practiced in these districts.
Q: In which region of Rajasthan Walra agriculture is practised? Choose the best suitable option.
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632ad1ea5c208a6bf7e2d353- 1Northfalse
- 2Southtrue
- 3Eastfalse
- 4Westfalse
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Answer : 2. "South"
Explanation :
1. Walara agriculture is a type of shifting agriculture, in which land is used for a few years and later abandoned due to lack of fertility and diseases in the soil. This agriculture is done by primitive tribes.
2. Banswara, Udaipur and Dungarpur districts of Rajasthan are inhabited by primitive tribes. Walara agriculture is practiced in these districts.
Q: Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary is notified as -
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632ad0bb751e5310a5c08039- 1Biological Parkfalse
- 2National Parkfalse
- 3Tiger Reservetrue
- 4UNESCO MABfalse
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Answer : 3. "Tiger Reserve"
Explanation :
Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary has been notified as a tiger reserve. It is the fourth tiger reserve of Rajasthan and 52nd tiger reserve of India. It was notified on May 16, 2022.
Q: Soil erosion can be prevented in a desert area.
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5f9fb9b64a02db7b99b2cb2d- 1By outline plowingfalse
- 2Using cultivated manurefalse
- 3By planting trees / afforestationtrue
- 4By rotating the cropfalse
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Answer : 3. "By planting trees / afforestation"
Explanation :
Soil erosion is a serious environmental problem. Steps should be taken to curb this problem. Following are some ways to prevent soil erosion:
1. Plant trees on barren lands to prevent soil erosion.
2. Add mulch and rocks to trap plants and grass beneath to prevent soil erosion.
3. Mulch matting can be used to reduce erosion on slopes.
4. Place a series of fiber logs to prevent any water or soil from flowing away.
5. A wall at the base of a slope can help prevent soil erosion.
6. Every house should have proper drainage system so that water can flow into proper water collection systems.
7. Afforestation is the planting of trees on a large scale to check soil erosion.