Rajasthan Geography Practice Question and Answer

Q:

The soil found in Chambal and Mahi basins is

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    Brown bull
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    Brown loam
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    Black soil
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    Cop soil
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Answer : 3. "Black soil"
Explanation :

Vertisol (Black Soil):

Due to the presence of excessive clay in it, it has the characteristics of clayey soil.

-It extends to Jhalawar, Kota, Bundi, Bandra districts. (Soils of Rajasthan)

Q:

Which of the following river is also known as 'Kamdhenu river"?

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    Sabarmati
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    Chambal
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    Banas
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    Mahi
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Answer : 2. "Chambal"
Explanation :

1. Chambal River is a major river flowing in Central India. This river mainly flows in Madhya Pradesh, but some of it also flows in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River.

2. Chambal River originates from Janapav mountain in the Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh. This river flows northwards and passes through the Chittorgarh, Dholpur and Sawai Madhopur districts of Rajasthan. After this, the river flows through the Dhar, Ujjain, Ratlam, Mandsaur, Bhind and Morena districts of Madhya Pradesh. Finally, this river joins the Yamuna River in the Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh.

3. The length of the Chambal River is approximately 960 kilometers. This river is the biggest tributary of the Yamuna River. The catchment area of the Chambal River is approximately 72,000 square kilometres.

4. Chambal river water is used for irrigation, hydropower generation and transportation. Four major dams have been built on the Chambal River: Gandhi Sagar Dam, Rana Pratap Sagar Dam, Jawahar Sagar Dam and Kota Barrage. These dams provide water for irrigation and also generate hydroelectricity.

Q:

The Luni-Jawai Basin of Rajasthan is known by which other name?

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    Bangar Region
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    Godwar Region
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    Shekhawati Region
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    Dead River Region
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Answer : 2. "Godwar Region"
Explanation :

Godwad covers the southern part of Jalore, Sirohi and Pali districts of Rajasthan. The Sukri River and its tributaries flow through this region and join the west flowing Luni River before it flows into the Rann of Kutch. West Banas River drains the south-eastern part of the region.

Q:

'Luni Basin' is a part of which broad Physiographic division of Rajasthan? 

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    Aravalli Hilly Region
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    South - Eastern Plateau
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    Eastern Plain
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    Western Desert
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Answer : 2. "South - Eastern Plateau "
Explanation :

Godwad covers the southern part of Jalore, Sirohi and Pali districts of Rajasthan. The Sukri River and its tributaries flow through this region and join the west flowing Luni River before it flows into the Rann of Kutch. West Banas River drains the south-eastern part of the region.

Q:

Which of the following basin is known as Godwar Basin?

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    Chambal Basin
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    Luni Basin
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    Mahi Basin
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    Chhappan Basin
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Answer : 2. "Luni Basin"
Explanation :

Godwad covers the southern part of Jalore, Sirohi and Pali districts of Rajasthan. The Sukri River and its tributaries flow through this region and join the west flowing Luni River before it flows into the Rann of Kutch. West Banas River drains the south-eastern part of the region.

Q:

In which region of Rajasthan 'Entisol' group of soil is found?

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    Eastern
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    Western
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    Southern
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    South-Eastern
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Answer : 2. "Western"
Explanation :

 Entisol (Desert):

-It extends in western Rajasthan.

- Yellow-brown soil, this soil was formed due to different climatic conditions.

Q:

The latitudinal extent of Rajasthan state is -

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    23°3' South to 30° 12' South
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    23°3' North to 30° 12' North
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    23°3' North to 30° 12' South
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    30° 12' North to 23° 3' South
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Answer : 2. "23°3' North to 30° 12' North "
Explanation :

1. According to the globe, India is located in northern latitude and eastern longitude. (Northern Hemisphere and Eastern longitude)

2. Rajasthan state is located from 23°03′ north latitude to 30°12′ north latitude and from 69°30′ east longitude to 78°17′ east longitude.

Q:

Rohili Mines are related to which mineral?

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    Thorium
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    Uranium
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    Baryleium
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    Mica
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Answer : 2. "Uranium"
Explanation :

In a significant achievement in the efforts to boost the country's nuclear energy programme, a large deposit of uranium has been discovered in Rohil in Rajasthan's Sikar district. Officials said there are reserves of about 5,185 tonnes of uranium ore in the central part of Rohil but it is of low grade.

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