Question Discussion & Solution

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.

​Additional Information

• 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 Dholpur.

Key Points

• Maximum Bihad land is found in Dholpur.
• In Rajasthan, Bihad is mostly found nearby Chambal.
• Rajasthan and M.P are the extended regions of the Chambal Bihad.
• Bihad is an irregular land.

Additional Information

• Rajasthan
  • Legislature- Unicameral (200 seats)
  • Parliamentary constituency
    • Lok Sabha - 25 seats
    • Rajya Sabha -10 seats

The correct answer is Parvati.

• Following rivers of Rajasthan is included in the inland drainage system.
  • Kantali
  • Kakni
  • Ghaggar
  • Hakra
  • Ruparel
  • Sahibi

Additional Information

• Parvati River
  • It rises in hilly terrain near Chhawar village in the Karauli district.
  • It runs for 123 km.
  • Falls into the Gambhir River near Kharagpur in Dhaulpur District, Rajasthan. 
• Kantali River
  • It originates from Aravalli Range
  • Empties in centre of its Inland drainage basin in Churu district.
• Kakni River
  • It originates from Kothadi Village in Jaisalmer.
  • Empties in a place called Meethi Khadi in Jaisalmer.
• Ghaggar River
  • It rises in Shivalik range in Himachal Pradesh.
  • Ends near Bhawalpur, Pakistan.

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.