Rajasthan GK Quiz and Answers
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Which of the following groups shows the correct order of mountain peaks of Rajasthan in descending order according to their height?
(A) Tadgarh-Kho-Bilali-Roza Bhakhar
(B) Kho-Tadgarh-Roza Bhakhar-Bilali
(C) Bilali-Kho-Tadgarh-Roza Bhakhar
(D) Roza Bhakhar-Bilali-Tadgarh-Kho
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The correct answer is Ser, Jarga, Achalgarh, Taragarh. These mountain peaks are part of the Aravalli range, which divides the state into south-eastern Rajasthan and north-west Rajasthan. Aravalli range 692 km. m.
To which geological period do the rocks of the western desert part of Rajasthan belong?
(A) Vindhyan era
(B) Tertiary era
(C) Eocene era
(D) Jurassic and Eocene era
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Abundance of layered rocks of Tertiary and Pleistocene period.
In which natural terrain is Akal Wood Fossil Park located?
(A) Eastern plains
(B) South-eastern plateau part
(C) Central hilly region
(D) North-western desert region
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
It has an area of 21 hectares and is situated in Akal village, 17-18 km south-east of Jaisalmer city and 1 km from NH-68 Jaisalmer- Barmer road, on a bare hill of about 10 km2. This area is barren and rocky. The park is located in the fossil belt of Jaisalmer, a region known for its potential of geological parks.
Which is the largest national park in area in Rajasthan?
(A) Keoladeo National Park
(B) Pass National Park
(C) Ranthambore National Park
(D) National Desert Park
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Desert National Park is located in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan. It is 40 kilometers away from Jaisalmer district. This park is not only the largest park in the state but there is no national park equal to it in the whole of India. The total area of the park is 3162 square kilometers.
In which district of Rajasthan is Sarp Udhan located?
(A) Bikaner
(B) Bhilwara
(C) Kota
(D) Udaipur
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The only snake park of Rajasthan is in Kota. Chambal Garden – Garden developed on rocky land.
Which of the following districts in Rajasthan are mainly affected by ravines?
(A) Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Dholpur
(B) Banswara, Dungarpur, Jaisalmer
(C) Bhilwara, Dungarpur, Rajsamand
(D) Ajmer, Bhilwara, Pali
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Chambal Valley extends to the districts of Baran, Bhilwara, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Dholpur, Jhalawar, Karauli, Kota, Pratapgarh, Sawai Madhopur and Tonk of Rajasthan. Hence option 1 is correct.
Which type of sand stupa is not found in the Thar Desert located in Rajasthan?
(A) Parabolic
(B) Star
(C) Barkhan
(D) Ghoraud
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Therefore 'Ghorud' is not a type of sand stupa found in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan.
Which name is the land between Banswara and Dungarpur known?
(A) Kanthal
(B) Bhakar
(C) Girva
(D) Mewal
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Banswara district is the eastern part of the region known as Vagad or Vagawar.
In which district of Rajasthan is Udaynath Mountain located?
(A) Jaipur
(B) Ajmer
(C) Alwar
(D) Sikar
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
It is a tributary of Yamuna. This river originates from Udaynath hill situated on the eastern slope of Todi village of Thanagaji tehsil of Alwar district.
Which is the district of Rajasthan whose geographical and social environment and political border meets Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh?
(A) Karauli
(B) Bharatpur
(C) Dholpur
(D) Alwar
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Uttar Pradesh shares its border with a total of two districts of Rajasthan, which include Bharatpur and Dholpur.