Rajasthan Geography Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Where is the Central Desert Area Research Institute located?

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    in Jodhpur
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    in Jaipur
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    in Udaipur
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    in Bharatpur
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Answer : 1. "in Jodhpur"

Q:

The area of Rajasthan is what percent of the total geographical area of India?

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    10.41
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    10.74
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    10.98
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    11.56
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Answer : 1. "10.41"

Q:

Which statement is correct?
 Statement A- Sambhar is the largest salt water lake of Rajasthan.
 Statement R- Sambharlake is located between 74° to 75°E longitudes.
 Correct code is -

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    A or R both are correct
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    Only A is correct
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    Only R is correct
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    A or R both are not correct
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Answer : 1. "A or R both are correct"
Explanation :

All statements are true.

Statement A- Sambhar is the largest salt water lake of Rajasthan. 

Statement R- Sambhar lake is located between 74° to 75°E longitudes.

Q:

Which plateau is famous for Bhagat Bhil movement?

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    Plateau of Mesa
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    Bhomat plateau
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    Bhorath plateau
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    Lasadia plateau
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Answer : 2. "Bhomat plateau"
Explanation :

1. The Bhagat movement took place on the Bhomat plateau spread in the Banswara and Dungarpur districts of Rajasthan.

2. This movement was started mainly by the farmers of the Bhil tribe.

3. Sarji Bhagat and Govind Guru started it together.

- In 1883 AD, Govind Giri established the Sampa Sabha, whose first session was held in 1903 AD. Born on the hills of Mangadh.

-In 1913, the Mewar Bhil Vahini opened fire on Ashwin Shukla Purnima, surrounded by a gathering on the hill of Mangarh, killing more than 1500 Bhils.

- Mewar Bhil Corps was established in Khairwada in 1841 AD.

4. Ashwin Shukla Purnima fair is held here even today.

Q:

Most dominant sand dunes in the western desert of Rajasthan are in -

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    Barkhan
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    Longitudinal
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    Transverse
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    Parabolic
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Answer : 4. "Parabolic "
Explanation :

Parabolic Sand Dune-

1. Parabolic Sand Stupa is also called Parabolic Sand Stupa.

2. Sand stupas like Barkhan's viparita or women's hair pin (clip) are called parabolic sand stupas.

3. Parabolic sand stupas in Rajasthan are generally found in Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Barmer and Jodhpur.

4. Parabolic sand stupas are found most in Rajasthan because parabolic sand stupas are found in all the desert districts.

Q:

The famous cow breeds for the production of milk are -

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    Gir and Rathi
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    Rathi and Nagori
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    Mewati and Malvi
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    Malvi and Tharparkar
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Answer : 1. "Gir and Rathi"
Explanation :

Gir Cow: This breed is found in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is also called Desan, Gujarati, Surti, Kathiawadi, and Sorathi. Its body is red in color with white spots, dome-shaped head and long ears. This cow gives an average of 2110 milk per calving.

Rathi Cow: The origin of this breed is Rajasthan. This breed is spread in Thar Desert, Bikaner, Ganganagar and Jaisalmer districts of Rajasthan. Its skin is mainly brown in color with white spots on it and sometimes its skin is black or brown in color with white spots on it. The lower part of its body is lighter in color than the rest of its body. Its wide mouth, long tail and hanging skin are soft and loose. It produces an average of 1000-2800 kg in one calving. At the time of first calving, the age of a cow of this breed should be 36-52 months and its one calving period is 15-20 months.

Q:

When did Rajasthan Govt. adopt Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

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    09th September, 1972
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    01st September, 1973
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    01st December, 1972
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    None of these
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Answer : 2. "01st September, 1973"

Q:

Red and yellow soil is found in which district of Rajasthan? 

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    Sirohi - Ajmer -Tonk -Jaipur
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    Sawai Madhopur - Kota - Bhundi - Bhilwara
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    Ajmer - Sirohi - Dungarpur - Banswara
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    Sawai Madhopur - Sirohi - Bhilwara - Ajmer
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Answer : 4. "Sawai Madhopur - Sirohi - Bhilwara - Ajmer "
Explanation :

1. Red and yellow soils are found in the Sirohi, Bhilwara, Sawai Madhopur and Ajmer districts of Rajasthan.

2. The soil has acquired a yellow colour due to a high level of hydration of ferric oxide. The pH of this type of soil ranges between 5.5 to 8.5.

3. Silt loam to silt-clay loam are common in this area.

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