Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Mangali.

Key Points

• Bhimlat waterfall is situated in between the cities of Bundi and Chittorgarh in Rajasthan. 
• Mangali river is a tributary of the Mej River in Rajasthan.
• Luni and Berach rivers are in Rajasthan. 

Additional Information

• River Son originates from Amarkantak hill in Annupur district of Madhya Pradesh and merges with Ganga river near Patna in Bihar.
• River Luni originates in the Pushkar Valley of Aravalli range, near Ajmer in Rajasthan, and ends in the marshy lands of Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.
• According to locals, Bhimlat falls was created by Bhim to quench the thirst of Pandavas while on Vanvas.
• Historical facts, however, suggest that both Bhimlat falls and Menal falls (around 100 km from Bundi) were created due to the 8th Century earthquake.

The correct answer is Gold.

• Gold is a valuable mineral that is never found freely it is found with silver or other metals.

Key Points

• Anandpur-Bhukia ,Jagpura in Banswara are famous for gold production.
• Hindustan Zinc Ltd. is exploring Gold in these Areas.
• Khenda-Mundiyawas(Alwar), Dokan(sikar),  Dhanota(JhunJhunu), and Rampur-Kheda (Udaipur) are also famous for Gold mineral.

Additional Information

• Kolar Mine (Karnataka)  is also famous for Gold exploration in India.

The correct answer is Flying Squirrel.

• Sitamata Sanctuary was declared as a protected forest area in 1979.
  • It is famous for Flying Squirrel.

 
Important Points

• ​Sitamata Sanctuary:
  • It is situated in Pratapgarh.
  • The highest biodiversity is found here.
  • Most teak forests are found here.
  • There are two water sources named Luv and Kush.
  • Sita Mata temple is also situated here, where every year fair is held.

  • It is home to the highest forest medicines after the Himalayas.​

Additional Information

Some of the Sanctuary in Rajasthan are:

The correct answer is Bikaner- Ganganagar district - Tungsten.

• Bikaner- Ganganagar District:
  • Fields are located in the northern part of Rajasthan.
  • Gypsum is produced here in great quantity.
  • Jamsar is the major centre of production.
  • Most of the gypsum of Jamsar is now sent to the chemical fertilizer factory of Sindri in Bihar.

Additional Information

•  Nimla-Raisalo area - Iron ore:
  • Deposits of iron ore are around Nimla village.
  • Other places of iron deposits around this region are Bhangarh, Ratnapura, Rajgarh and Tohla.
• Chauth-ka-Barwara - zinc, and lead:
  • Northern-Eastern Rajasthan has zinc and lead deposit.
  • In this region, there are two major areas, known as Chauth-ka-Barwara in Sawai Madhopur and Gurha Kishori Das in Alwar district.
• Khetri-Singhana Belt - Copper:
  • It is a copper extraction belt of Rajasthan.
  • These are located in Maonda railway station.
  • Copper ore is extracted from these mines in this region, i.e., Madan Kudan mines, Kolihan mines,  Banawas mines, Barkhera mines, and others. 

The correct answer is Banswara.

Key Points

•  Koppen's Aw type of climate is in Banswara.

Additional Information 

• The Koppen climate classification scheme divides climates into five main climate groups:
  • ​ A (tropical), B (dry), C (temperate), D (continental), and E (polar).
• The second letter indicates the seasonal precipitation type, while the third letter indicates the level of heat.
• Aw, or the tropical wet and dry climate, also known as the savanna climate, where there is an extended dry season during the winter.