Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Between Aravalli and Western Arid Zone.

• Coppen classification of Rajasthan climate:
  • Aw: Tropical humid climatic region (Southern Part)
  • BShw: Semi-dry tropical climatic region (Between Aravalli and Western Arid Zone)
  • Bwhw: Tropical dry climatic region (western parts of Thar Desert)
  • Cwg: Semi humid climatic region (south-eastern areas of Aravalli)
• BShw:
  • Semi-dry tropical climatic region   
  • This climatic region is semi-arid, where winters are dry and even in summers there is no sufficient amount of rainfall.
  • Vegetation is of steppe type, characterized by thorny bushes and grasses.
  • The region includes Barmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Churu, Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Hanumangarh districts of the Rajasthan.

The correct answer is Nachana.

Key Points

• Camel in Rajasthan-
  • In the 19th Livestock census (2012 AD) - 3.26 lakh
  • In the 20th Livestock census (2019 AD) - 2.13 lakh
  • Decrease in percentage - 34.69%
  • Camel is also known as the ship of the desert.
  • Rajasthan has the first rank in terms of camel numbers in India.
  • Most camels are found in Jaisalmer and Bikaner.
  • Pratapgarh has the least number of cows in the Rajasthan.
  • Some of the major breeds of camel are following -
    • Jaisalmeri - famous for riding in the desert
    • Bikaneri - the heaviest breed of camel
    • Gomath - famous for riding
    • Nachana - famous for its beauty and fast running.

Additional Information

• Murrah breed is associated with the buffalo.
• Chokla is associated with the sheep.
• Barbari is associated with the goat.

The correct answer is 1-C, 2-B, 3-A.

Key Points

 The table below is correctly matched:

Important Points

• Peaks of North-Eastern Aravalli Region
  • Raghunathgarh (Sikar) - 1055 meters
  • Khoh (Jaipur) - 920 meters
  • Bhairach (Alwar) - 792 meters
  • Barwara (Jaipur) - 786 meters
  • Babai (Junjhunu) - 780 meters
•  Peaks of Central Aravalli Region
  • Goramji (Ajmer) - 934 meters
  • Taragarh (Ajmer) - 870 meters
  • Naag Pahar (Ajmer) -795 meters
• Peaks of Southern Aravali Region
  • Guru Shikhar (Sirohi) - 1722 meters
  • Ser (Sirohi) - 1597 meters
  • Dilwara (Sirohi) - 1442 meters
  • Jarga (Udaipur) - 1431 meters

The correct answer is 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D.

• Unequal distribution of rain is a specification of Rajasthan's climate.
• Rajasthan receives most rainfall from the southwest monsoon.
• January is the coldest month in Rajasthan.
• June is the warmest month in Rajasthan.
• Jaisalmer has the most transpiration rate in Rajasthan. 
• Dungarpur has the lowest transpiration rate in Rajasthan.
• Due to western disturbances, Rajasthan receives rainfall in winter is known as Mawatha.