Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Gajner Lake.

• Gajner Lake is also known as a pure water mirror.

Key Points

• Gajner Lake-
  • This lake is situated in the Bikaner's Gajner wildlife sanctuary.
  • This lake was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh.
  • This lake is also known as a pure water mirror.

Important Points

• Gajner is an incomparable jewel of the Thar.
  • The Gajner Palace was founded by Maharaja Gaj Singh Ji of Bikaner and then completed by the great Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner on the banks of the lake. 

Additional Information

• Bhopal Sagar-
  • This lake is situated in the Chittorgarh.
  • This lake was built by Maharaja Bhupal Singh.
  • This lake receives water from Matrakundia Dam.
• Ram Sagar-
  • This lake is situated in Dholpur.
  • This lake is surrounded by the Ram Sagar wildlife sanctuary.
• Nand Samand-
  • This lake is situated in Rajsamand.
  • This lake is also known as Rajsamand's lifeline.

The correct answer is 1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A.

Key Points

Important Points

• Aravali Mountain Region-
  • Its Geographical structure is firstly explained by A.M.Heran in 1923 AD.
  • It is compared with American Aplesian Mountain.
  • The Aravali Range is a northeast-southwest trending organic belt that is located in the northwestern part of the Indian Peninsula.
  • It extends in Rajasthan from 23° 20' north axis to 28° 20' north axis and 72° 10' eastern longitude to 77° eastern longitude.

The correct answer is Banas.

Key Points

• The river which has the largest catchment area in Rajasthan is Banas.

Additional Information 

• The Banas River
  • The Banas is a river that lies entirely within the state of Rajasthan in western India.
  • It is a tributary of the Chambal River, itself a tributary of the Yamuna, which in turn merges into the Ganga.
  • The Banas is approximately 512 kilometres in length. 
  • Source: Aravalli Range
  • Mouth: Chambal
  • Cities: Kumbhalgarh in Rajsamand district, Mewar, Chambal near the village of Rameshwar in Sawai Madhopur

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 Beed.

Key Points

• Shekhawati Region-
  • Sikar, Churu, Jhunjhunu, and Northern Nagaur's inner water flowing area is known as Shekhawati Region / Bangar Region/ Inner water flowing area.
  • Lime layer is found below the ground in this region.
  • Johad/ Nada is a well that is found in this region.
  • Johad deepest place is known as Chobhi.
  • Churu , Sikar, and Jhunjhunu are built by Rav Shekha ,So this area is known as Shekhawati.
  • Grasslands found in this region are known as Beed.
  • Mostly Baluka stup is found in the Bangar region, where water is collected between them is known as SAR or Sarovar like- Salisar, Mansar, Jasusar etc.

Important Points

• Due to river flow soil is excessively eroded and deep valleys are built, which is known as Beehad.
• Most Beehad are found in Sawai Madhopur.
• Beehad is also known as the asylum of Goons.