Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Talwara.

Key Points

• Talwara-
  • This lake is situated in Hanumangarh.
  • This lake is situated at the mouth of the Ghaggar river.
  • This lake is the lowest water lake in Rajasthan.

Important Points

• In his recent research History, Dr G.S.Devra has established that the historical famous field of Tarain between Mohd. Gori and Prithviraj Chauhan was the area of Talwara lake of the Hanumangarh district.
• The contemporary writers have described Talwara lake as Mauj-e-Aab and Bhatner fort as ‘Tavar Hind’ fort. 

Additional Information

• Nakki-
  • This lake is situated in Mount Abu, Sirohi.
  • This lake is the highest water lake in Rajasthan.
  • This is the example of Crater lake.
• Kaylana-
  • This lake is situated in Jodhpur.
  • This lake is the largest water lake in Jodhpur.
  • Machia Safari Park is situated on the bank of this lake.
  • This lake is also known as Pratap Sagar.
• Ramdevra-
  • This lake is situated in Jaisalmer.
  • This lake is the largest freshwater natural lake of Rajasthan.
  • This lake has importance for leprosy prevention.

The correct answer is 39%.

• The Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project is a planned industrial development project between Delhi and Mumbai.
• The DMIC project was launched in pursuance of an MOU signed between the Government of India and the Government of Japan in December 2006.
• It covers 6 states
• The investments will be spread across the 1,500 km long Western Dedicated Freight Corridor which will serve as the industrial corridor's transportation backbone.
• It includes 24 industrial regions, eight smart cities, two international airports, five power projects, two mass rapid transit systems, and two logistical hubs.
• The eight investment regions proposed to be developed in Phase I of DMIC are

1. Dadri - Noida - Ghaziabad (in Uttar Pradesh)
2. Manesar - Bawal (in Haryana) 
3. Khushkhera - Bhiwadi - Neemrana and Jodhpur - Pali - Marwar (in Rajasthan) 
4. Pithampur - Dhar - Mhow (in Madhya Pradesh)
5. Ahmedabad - Dholera
6. Special Investment Region (in Gujarat)-Gate
7. Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC)
8. Dighi Port Industrial Area in Maharashtra.

Key Points 

• The project has received a major boost from India and Japan, due to an agreement to set up a project development fund with an initial size of ₹1,000 crore
• The Japanese and Indian governments are likely to contribute equally. 

The correct answer (A) 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 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 option 3 i.e Pali.

• Pali district is located between 24°45′ to 26°29′ North Latitudes and 72° 47′ to 74° 18′ East Longitudes 
• It shares its boundaries with 8 districts of the state namely, Ajmer, Barmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Rajsamand, Sirohi and Udaipur.

Important Points

• Jawai Dam is one of the biggest dams of western Rajasthan and situated in Sumerpur tehsil of Pali district.
• Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over Ajmer, Pali and Rajsamand districts of Rajasthan.

Additional Information

• Nagaur touches 7 districts namely, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Churu, Sikar, Jaipur, Ajmer, Pali.
• Jodhpur touches 5 districts namely, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Nagaur, Pali, Barmer.
• Rajsamand touches 5 districts namely, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Pali.

The correct answer is Typical orientation of the Aravalli range

Key Points

• The typical orientation of the Aravalli Range is the root cause of scant rain in Rajasthan.
• Rajasthan receives scanty rainfall.
• The two main reasons are:
  • The Bay of Bengal branch of the Indian monsoon loses its moisture by the time it reaches the north-western part of India where Rajasthan is located.
  • And the Arabian sea branch of the monsoon flows parallel to the Aravalli Mountains and reach the northern part of India but does not shed moisture over Rajasthan.

Additional Information

• About Rajasthan:
  • Established: 30 March 1949
  • Districts: 33
  • Area: 3,42,239 Sq. Km.
  • Located between 23 30’ and 30 11’ North latitude and 69 29’ and 78 17’ East longitude.
  • It shares an international border with Pakistan and a national boundary with 5 states of India including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.