Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is River Kothari.

• The Meja Dam is one of the biggest dams of Bhilwara and famous for its green mount park.
  • It is 20 km away from Bhilwara, Rajasthan, India.
  • It is constructed on Kothari river.

Additional Information

• Bhilwara:
  • The district of Bhilwara is situated on an elevated plateau.
  • The eastern part of the district has a cluster of hills.
  • The district is intersected by the Aravali ranges at several places.​
    • Triveni Sangam:
      • This is a holy place where many people worship here. It is the Sangam of three rivers Banas, Bedach, Menali.
      • At this place, the ship temple is also situated.
    • Hameergarh Eco-Park:
      • This Eco-park is situated at Hills of Hameergarh far 18 km from Bhilwara.
      • The park is famous for “Chinkara”.
      • The “Mansha Mahadev” famous Shiv Temple is situated here.

The correct answer (A), (C), and (D)

Key Points Aw or Tropical Humid Region:

• The southern parts of the Dungarpur district and Banswara come under the region.
• Here, arid tropical grasslands and Savanna regions are found along with deciduous trees of monsoon type.
• The Winter season is arid and cool whereas summers experience scorching heat.
• Rainfall also mainly occurs in the summer season.
• The temperature is more than 18-degree celsius in the coldest month records.

CWG Climatic Region:

• The south-eastern areas of Aravalli are part of the region.
• Rains are limited to a few monsoon months only.
• Seasonal winds do not bring rains to this region during winters.

Bwhw Climatic Region:

• The region has an arid-hot desert climate with very scanty rainfall.
• On the contrary, the process of evaporation is very active.
• Thus, these areas are known as desert regions, limited to western parts of the Thar Desert.
• North-western Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, western Bikaner, and western parts of the Ganganagar district are included in this category.

Bshw 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.
• This region comprises the districts of Barmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Churu, Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Hanumangarh.​​

Important Points

Koppen climate classification: The Koppen climate classification divides climates into four main climate groups in respect of Rajasthan, with each group being divided based on vegetation.

The correct answer is Jhalawar.

Key Points

• The Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River.
• It is a part of the greater Gangetic drainage system.
• It originates from Janapav Hills near Mhow, M.P.
• In Rajasthan, it enters Bhaisroadgarh, Chittorgarh.
• Here it flows from the following districts.
  • Chittorgarh
  • Kota
  • Bundi
  • Sawai Madhopur
  • Karauli
  • Dholpur
• It meets in the Yamuna at U.P.

Additional Information

•  The Dam's on the Chambal River are as follows:
  • Gandhi Sagar dam
  • Rana Pratap Sagar dam 
  • Jawahar Sagar Dam
  • Kota Barrage

The correct answer is Bharatpur.

Key Points

• Keoladeo National Park which is also a World Heritage Site is in Bharatpur district.

Additional Information 

• Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park
  • Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park is formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India is a famous avifauna sanctuary that hosts thousands of birds, especially during the winter season.
  • Over 230 species of birds are known to be resident.
  • It is also a major tourist centre with scores of ornithologists arriving here in the hibernal season.
  • It was declared a protected sanctuary in 1971. It is also a World Heritage Site.
  • Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a man-made and man-managed wetland and one of the national parks of India.
  • The 29 km2 (11 sq mi) reserve is locally known as Ghana and is a mosaic of dry grasslands, woodlands, woodland swamps and wetlands.
  • These diverse habitats are home to 366 bird species, 379 floral species, 50 species of fish, 13 species of snakes, 5 species of lizards, 7 amphibian species, 7 turtle species and a variety of other invertebrates.
  • Every year thousands of migratory waterfowl visit the park for wintering and breeding.
  • The sanctuary is one of the richest bird areas in the world and is known for nesting of resident birds and visiting migratory birds including water birds.
  • The rare Siberian cranes used to winter in this park but this central population is now extinct.
  • According to the founder of the World Wildlife Fund Peter Scott, Keoladeo National Park is one of the world’s best bird areas.

The correct answer is Jaisamand lake.

Key Points

• Jaisamand lake also known as Dhebar Lake.

Additional Information 

• Jaisamand Lake, Udaipur:
  • Jaisamand Lake is known for being the second-largest man-made sweet water lake in India.
  • It is popular among the locals as a weekend picnic destination.
  • Jaisamand lake also known as Dhebar Lake.
  • Locals say that the lake was constructed to halt the waters of the Ruparel River.
  • This lake boasts of a large island, which is home to various species of birds, at its centre.
• Kolayat lake is located in Kolayat town of the Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
• Kaylana Lake is located 8 km west of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India. It is an artificial lake, built by Pratap Singh in 1872.
• Anup Sagar is located Bikaner district of Rajasthan.