Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Banas basin.

• Malpura-Karauli plain in Rajasthan is part of Banas basin.

Key Points

• Banas Plain:-
• District - Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Tonk, Sawaimadhopur, Bhilwara, Jaipur, Alwar
• Average height - 280 – 500 m
• It is essentially a peneplain.
• Banas plain further sub-divided into-
  • Mewar Plain:
    • It is a dissected plain.
    • Mewar plain gradually slopes towards the east & northeast.
    • Average height - 280 - 500 m
    • Berach, Menal, Bandi, Mansi, Kothari, Khori flow through this plain​.
  • Malpura-Karauli Plain:
    • It is a Tertiary Peneplane.
    • It is composed of schist.
    • Elevation- 250-350 m.
    • Alluvial deposits are thick in larger parts of Kishangarh and Malpura.

The correct answer is Kantli.

Key Points

• The river of inland drainage is Kantli.

Additional Information 

• Kantli River:
  • Kantli river originates from the hills of Khandela hills of Sikar district and taking a northerly course runs into Jhunjhunu and ends in sand dunes near Churu district.
  • Site of ancient OCP culture - Ganeshwar lies on the bank of the Kantli river.
  • The catchment area of the Kantli river is known as Torawat
  • The topography of the Shekhawati tracts is characterized by an undulating sandy terrain traversed by longitudinal sand dunes.
  • There is only one seasonal river Kantli.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Kota.

• Irrigation Management and Training Institute:
  • It is located in the Command Area of Chambal Valley Development Project, Kota.
  • Three Dam & a barrage viz. Gandhi Sagar Dam, Rana Pratap Sagar Dam, Jawahar Sagar Dam and Kota Barrage are situated near Kota.
  • IMTI Kota was established in August 1984, under the assistance of the United States Agency for International Development Programme (USAID).
  • It is an apex Institute of Rajasthan State for imparting training to the Officers/Officials in :
    • Water Resources Department,
    • CAD & Water Utilization Department,
    • Agriculture Department & Farmers

The correct answer is Ajmer.

• Naag Pahar- The Naga mountain in the Aravalli mountain range is located in Ajmer.

Additional Information

• Aravalli is a mountain range located in the western part of India, Rajasthan.
• Aravalli is the oldest mountain in the geographical structure of India.
• It is the oldest mountain range in the world, which divides Rajasthan from north to south in two parts.
• The highest mountain peak of Aravali is Gurushkhar (1722 m) in the Sirohi district, which is in Mount Abu (Sirohi).
• Naag pahar seprate pushkar from Ajmer city.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Banswara.

Key Points

• The manganese ores associated with highly weathered limestone at Talwara village, Banswara district, Rajasthan.
• Marble is excavated from Rajnagar, Rikhabdev, Andhi, Makrana, Bhaislana, and Ajmer areas.
• Mica mines - Udaipur, Bhilwara, and Ajmer districts.
• Rajasthan State Mines & Minerals Limited (RSMML) has divided its functions according to the respective minerals.
• It is engaged in the mining of the 4 minerals gypsum, rock phosphate, limestone, and lignite at 4 different locations.