Rajasthan Basic GK Questions

1. In Rajasthan, it was first launched in Jaipur with the joint efforts of Rajasthan Skills and Livelihood Development Corporation (RSLDC) and Sopan Institute of Science, Technology and Management.

2. The objective of this scheme was to provide livelihood opportunities to street beggars so that Jaipur could be made a beggar-free city.

1. Huge reserves of cement level limestone have been found in Jaisalmer.

2. Geological Survey of India discovered large deposits of limestone.

3. It was about 690 million tonnes in three blocks of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan.

1. World Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5 June.

2. Its objective is to make mankind aware of the environment.

3. First held in 1973, it has been a platform to raise awareness on environmental issues such as marine pollution, overpopulation, global warming, sustainable development and wildlife crime. World Environment Day is a global platform for public outreach, with participation from over 143 countries annually.

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.