Rajasthan Geography Questions and Answers

Rajasthan's agriculture is divided into 10 parts based on crop climate zone.

1. In terms of area, the largest agro-climatic zone of Rajasthan is I-C (extremely dry partially irrigated zone).

2. Rajasthan's smallest agricultural crop in terms of area is climate zone IV-B.

3. On the basis of agricultural area, the largest agricultural crop in Rajasthan is climate zone III-B.

4. The least cultivated climate zone of Rajasthan is IV-A.

5. Swami Kesavanand Rajasthan Agricultural University is in I-C block.

6. Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur is in IV-A block.

All of the following (Minerals – Mining Sector) are correctly matched.

(A) Garnet - Rajmahal

(B) Emerald - Rajgarh

(C) Soapstone - Rishabhdev

(D) Rock Phosphate - Udaipur

1. Central Mahi Basin is connected to “Chhappan Plain”. Between Banswara and Pratapgarh, an area known as Chhappan Plains is formed by the Mahi River and its tributaries. It includes 56 villages. The Chhappan region is deeply and complexly incised resulting in the formation of isolated hills, not dissimilar to the Mewar plain to the north. This deeply dissected area is locally known as ‘Bagar’ and includes the hilly areas of Banswara and Dungarpur.

2. The plain formed by the Mahi River and its tributaries in the southern part of the Banswara and Pratapgarh districts of Rajasthan is called the Mahi Plain. A group of fifty-six villages and fifty-six rivers and streams are situated in this plain, it is called the Plain of Chhappan.

Specialty of Chhappan Ka Maidan

1. Chhappan ka Maidan is also called Madhya Mahi Maidan.

2. This plain is an area of barren valleys.

3. It is spread over some parts of Dungarpur, Banswara, Pratapgarh and Udaipur and its flow also towards the Arabian Sea.

6. This plain is divided into three parts, namely Chambal Basin, Banas Basin and Central Mahi Basin.

7. Chhappan village group is situated in the area between Pratapgarh and Banswara, hence this area is also known as Chhappan Plain.

1. Although Rajasthan is not rich in this mineral, the deposits available are of high quality (hematite and magnetite).

2. Most of the ore found in the form of hematite is found in small deposits which were mined uneconomically.

3. Some magnetites are also found at various places.

4. Iron ore in the state is found in the north-eastern and south-eastern parts of the state.

All of the following mountain peaks are located in the Sirohi district.

(A) Delwara

(B) Achalgarh

(C) Ser

Barkhan: Barkhans are found between high and low hills. Sometimes they get scattered here and there too. In the Sahara desert, there is also a way to move between the barkhans, which are known as Ghasi and Caravan. Their shape is also half-moon shaped and arched. When the direction of the wind changes, the position of the cloud also changes. Their size is up to 100 miles long and up to 600 feet high. The one in front of Barkhan. The slope is gentle and the opposite slope is concave.

1. The first biological park of Rajasthan is 'Sajjangarh Biological Park' located in Udaipur district, which was inaugurated on 12 April 2015 by the then Environment Minister Prakash Javedkar.

2. It is situated at the foothills of Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace, 8 kilometres away from Udaipur city. Mainly tigers, panthers, lions, reptiles, nilgai, sambar, wild boar and honeys are found in this park.

3. 5 Biological Parks of Rajasthan which include Sajjangarh Biological Park (Udaipur), Machia Biological Park (Jodhpur), Nahargarh Biological Park (Jaipur), Abheda Biological Park (Kota), Marudhara Biological Park (Bikaner) etc.