Question Discussion & Solution

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 Rajasthan.

Key Points

• India is the largest producer of pearl millet.
• Rajasthan is the highest-producing state in India.
• The first hybrid of pearl millet developed in India in 1965 is called the HB1.
• Kambu is the Tamil name of pearl millet.
• It is an important food in Tamil Nadu.

Additional Information

• Africa is the second largest producer of pearl millet.
• It was also the first to start cultivation.
• Africa has been successful in bringing back this crop.

The correct answer is 740 meters.

• The approximate height of Dhosi hill above sea level is 740 meters.

Key Points

• Dhosi hill
  • ​Dhosi Hill is an extinct volcano.
  • It is standing alone at the northwest end of the Aravalli mountain range, of which it is a part, with height varying from about 345 to 470 meters from the surrounding land.
  • It is 740 meters from sea level. 
  • Dhosi Hill is located on the borders of Haryana and Rajasthan.

Additional Information

Top 3 Major mountain peaks of the Aravali Ranges of Rajasthan:

The correct answer is Kota, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Alwar.

Key Points

• Rajasthan’s literacy rate is 66.11 % as per Census 2011.
• The male literacy rate was 79.19 % however the female literacy was 52.12 %.
• The rural literacy rate of Rajasthan was 61.44%.
• The total number of rural Literates was 26,471,786.
  • Out of which the females were 9,567,197 and males were 16,904,589.
• The literacy rate of rural males was 76.16 %.
• The literacy rate of rural females was 45.8 %.
• Cities of Rajasthan having a High Literacy rate as per Census 2011
  • 1. Kota 76.6 %
  • 2. Jaipur 75.5 %
  • 3. Jhunjhunun 74.1 %
  • 4. Sikar 71.9 %
  • 5. Alwar 70.7 %

Additional Information 

• Cities of Rajasthan having the lowest Literacy rate as per Census 2011:
  • 1. Jalor 54.9%
  • 2. Sirohi 55.3%
  • 3. Pratapgarh 56.0%
  • 4. Banswara 56.3%
  • 5. Barmer 56.5%

The correct answer is Jaisamand lake.

Key Points

• Jaisamand lake also known as Dhebar Lake.

Additional Information 

• Jaisamand Lake, Udaipur:
  • Jaisamand Lake is known for being the second-largest man-made sweet water lake in India.
  • It is popular among the locals as a weekend picnic destination.
  • Jaisamand lake also known as Dhebar Lake.
  • Locals say that the lake was constructed to halt the waters of the Ruparel River.
  • This lake boasts of a large island, which is home to various species of birds, at its centre.
• Kolayat lake is located in Kolayat town of the Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
• Kaylana Lake is located 8 km west of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India. It is an artificial lake, built by Pratap Singh in 1872.
• Anup Sagar is located Bikaner district of Rajasthan.