Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Mangali.

Key Points

• Bhimlat waterfall is situated in between the cities of Bundi and Chittorgarh in Rajasthan. 
• Mangali river is a tributary of the Mej River in Rajasthan.
• Luni and Berach rivers are in Rajasthan. 

Additional Information

• River Son originates from Amarkantak hill in Annupur district of Madhya Pradesh and merges with Ganga river near Patna in Bihar.
• River Luni originates in the Pushkar Valley of Aravalli range, near Ajmer in Rajasthan, and ends in the marshy lands of Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.
• According to locals, Bhimlat falls was created by Bhim to quench the thirst of Pandavas while on Vanvas.
• Historical facts, however, suggest that both Bhimlat falls and Menal falls (around 100 km from Bundi) were created due to the 8th Century earthquake.

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 is Banswara.

Key Points

•  Koppen's Aw type of climate is in Banswara.

Additional Information 

• The Koppen climate classification scheme divides climates into five main climate groups:
  • ​ A (tropical), B (dry), C (temperate), D (continental), and E (polar).
• The second letter indicates the seasonal precipitation type, while the third letter indicates the level of heat.
• Aw, or the tropical wet and dry climate, also known as the savanna climate, where there is an extended dry season during the winter.

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

Key Points

Rajasthan has deposits of 81 different types of major and minor minerals. Out of these, 57 minerals are being currently mined. Some of them are:

• Mica:
  • Mica is used extensively in the electrical and electronic industry due to its excellent dielectric strength and insulating properties.
  • Deposits of Mica in Rajasthan:
    • Beawer-Ajmer belt: Dhand
    • Bhilwara belt: Bagor-Lesva
    • Dungarpur-Banswara belt: Chota-Padri
    • Tonk belt: Dholi & Bhojapura
• Tungsten:
  • Ore of Tungsten is Wolframite.
  • Rajasthan is the leading producer of Tungsten in India.
    • Deposits of Tungsten in Rajasthan:
      • Nagaur: Degana 
      • Sirohi: Balda, Uduwaria
      • Pali: Alniawas-Sewariya, Pipaliya, Motyia
• Iron-Ore:
  • Largest Deposit in India: Barabil-Koira Valley in Odisha
  • Deposits of Iron-Ore in Rajasthan
    • Jaipur – Morija-banol, Neemla-Raisalo
    • Bhilwara – Pur Banera belt
    • Udaipur – Natha ki Pal, Thur Hunder
    • Sikar – Dabla
    • Dausa -Lalsot
• Dolomite:
  • Used as flux material in the iron and steel industry
  • Deposits of Dolomite in Rajasthan:
    • Ajmer: Kajla Kabra
    • Alwar: Jhiri, Dhani & Nizra
    • Bhilwara: Kosithan

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.