Question Discussion & Solution

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 Jodhpur.

Key Points

• Takhat Sagar Lake:
  • It is situated in Jodhpur.
  • It is situated near the Takhat Sagar Hills, which is about 10 kilometers from the main city of Jodhpur.
  • Siddhanth Shiv temple is also situated there.
    • The temple attracts a large number of devotees each year despite the poor road that connects the temple with the city.

Additional Information

• Takhat Sagar Lake can be considered a part of Kailana Lake.
• Takhat Sagar Lake is named after an erstwhile king of Jodhpur Maharaja Takhat Singh who was the king of Jodhpur in the 19^th century.
  • Kailana Lake was constructed during his time.
• The city of Jodhpur is known as Suryanagari.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Banswara.

Key Points

• The manganese ores associated with highly weathered limestone at Talwara village, Banswara district, Rajasthan.
• Marble is excavated from Rajnagar, Rikhabdev, Andhi, Makrana, Bhaislana, and Ajmer areas.
• Mica mines - Udaipur, Bhilwara, and Ajmer districts.
• Rajasthan State Mines & Minerals Limited (RSMML) has divided its functions according to the respective minerals.
• It is engaged in the mining of the 4 minerals gypsum, rock phosphate, limestone, and lignite at 4 different locations.

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. 

The correct answer is Alwar Fort.

• Bala Quila Fort is like a guardian to the city of Alwar, its location in the Aravalli Range known as Young Fort.
  • It is also known as Alwar Fort.

Additional Information

• Bala Quila means the young fort but going by its sheer size, it is nothing less than a giant of a man-made structure.
• It was built in the 15th century by Hasan Khan Mewati.
• This fort has been handed over from one dynasty to another like the Marathas, Yadavas and the Kachwaha Rajputs.
• It was the Kachwahas who laid the foundation of Alwar in 1775 after capturing the fort.
• The forts have six gates which are Jai Pol, Suraj Pol, Laxman Pol, Chand Pol, Krishen Pol and Andheri Gate.
• These gates stand testimony to the courage and gallantry of the Rajputs which is well known.