Question Discussion & Solution

• It is situated in Bhopalsagar, Chittorgarh.
• It is a private-run sugar mill.
• It was started in 1932 and was incorporated on 05 March 1940.
• Sugarcane is grown in abundance in this region for making sugar and khand-sari.

Additional Information

The correct answer is North Western region.

Key Points

• In the summer season-low, air pressure area of Rajasthan is found in the North-Western region.

Additional Information 

• The low-pressure area, low area or low is a region where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of surrounding locations.
• Low-pressure systems form under areas of wind divergence that occur in the upper levels of the atmosphere.
• The formation process of a low-pressure area is known as cyclogenesis.

The correct answer is Red Loam Soil.

Key Points

• Red Loam Soil-
  • This soil is found in the southern part of Rajasthan.
  • This soil is found in Chittorgarh, Banswara, and Dungarpur districts.
  • This soil is deficient in Nitrogen, Calcium, and Phosphorous.
  • This soil is rich in Iron oxide, so this has red color.
  • This soil has the capacity for holding humidity for a long time.
  • This soil doesn't require much rain for farming.

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• Black Soil-
  • This soil is found mostly in the southeastern part of the Rajasthan.
  • This soil is deficient in lime, phosphoric acid, and humus.
  • This soil is rich in Potash and calcium.
  • Cotton is mostly grown in this soil.
  • It is also known as Regur soil. 
• Alluvial Soil-
  • This soil is found mostly in the eastern plains of Rajasthan.
  • It is found mostly in Jaipur, Alwar, Ajmer, Tonk, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Dholpur, and Bharatpur districts.
  • It is deficient in lime, phosphorus, and humus.
  • This soil is rich in Nitrogen.
  • This soil is the most fertile soil.
• Desert Soil-
  • This soil is found in western Rajasthan in the districts of Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jodhpur, Churu, Sikar, Jhunjunu, Bikaner.
  • It is deficient in Nitrogen and Organic materials.
  • This soil is rich in Calcium.

The correct answer is  A-III, B - III, C - II, D - I.

Key Points

• List of medium-scale irrigation projects in Rajasthan:

The correct answer is Churu.

Key Points

• Some important facts regarding the temperature of Rajasthan-
  • June is the warmest month in Rajasthan while January is the coldest month in Rajasthan.
  • Churu is the warmest and coldest district of Rajasthan, so Churu has the most annual temperature difference.
  • Jaisalmer has the most daily temperature difference in Rajasthan.