Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is C & D.

Key Points

Agro-Climate Zone

Additional Information 

Source:- http://www.agriculture.rajasthan.gov.in/content/agriculture/en/Agriculture-Department-dep/Departmental-Introduction/Agro-Climatic-Zones.html

The correct answer is option 2 i.e Bundi.

• Kanak Sagar Lake is located about 67 kilometres from the town of Bundi.
• There is also a town named after the lake.
• One can spot several migratory birds here such as Bar-headed Goose and Demoiselle cranes all through the year.
• Banswara - Anand Sagar Lake, Diablab Lake.
• Dungarpur - Gaib Sagar Lake.
• Udaipur - Doodh Talai Lake, Fateh Sagar Lake, Jaisamand Lake, Lake Pichola.

The correct answer is Junagadh - Bundi.

• Junagadh - Bundi pairs of the district with the fort and its location is not correctly matched.

​Key Points

• Junagadh Fort
  • Junagarh Fort is a fort located in the Bikaner, Rajasthan.
  • The fort was originally called Chintamani and was renamed Junagarh or "Old Fort" in the early 20^th century when the ruling family moved to Lalgarh Palace outside the fort limits.
  • It is one of the few major forts in Rajasthan which is not built on a hilltop. 

Additional Information

• Kumbhalgarh fort
  • The fort of Kumbhalgarh, in its current shape and form, was a creation of Mewar's ruler Kumbha in the 15th century. 
  • It is located in Rajasmand.
• Mehrangarh Fort
  • Mehrangarh is located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
  • It is one of the largest forts in India.
  • Built around 1459 by Rao Jodha.
• Ranthambore Fort
  • Ranthambore Fort is located in Sawai Madhopur, 
  • King Jayant, also a Chauhan Rajput, built the Ranthambore Fort during 1110 AD.

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.

• Crops are generally grown in mixed red and black soils in Rajasthan are Cotton and Maize.