Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Nachana.

Key Points

• Camel in Rajasthan-
  • In the 19th Livestock census (2012 AD) - 3.26 lakh
  • In the 20th Livestock census (2019 AD) - 2.13 lakh
  • Decrease in percentage - 34.69%
  • Camel is also known as the ship of the desert.
  • Rajasthan has the first rank in terms of camel numbers in India.
  • Most camels are found in Jaisalmer and Bikaner.
  • Pratapgarh has the least number of cows in the Rajasthan.
  • Some of the major breeds of camel are following -
    • Jaisalmeri - famous for riding in the desert
    • Bikaneri - the heaviest breed of camel
    • Gomath - famous for riding
    • Nachana - famous for its beauty and fast running.

Additional Information

• Murrah breed is associated with the buffalo.
• Chokla is associated with the sheep.
• Barbari is associated with the goat.

The correct answer is Behror, Bhimmal, Surajgarh, Dhond, Shri Madhopur.

Key Points

• Rajasthan can be divided into three hydrogeological units namely, unconsolidated sediments, semi-consolidated sediments and consolidated rocks.
• Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) under the Ministry of Water Resources and State Governments jointly estimated replenishable groundwater resources.
• Some of the parts of Rajasthan have been categorized as “Over exploited”. Over-exploited assessment units of Rajasthan are- Behror, Bansur, Kathumar, Kishangarh, Kotkasim, Laxmangarh, Mandawar, Neemrana, Rajgarh, Ramgarh, Reni, Thanagazi, Tijara, Umrain.
• Central Ground Water Authority of India has put a total ban on the exploitation of groundwater in Behror, Bhimmal, Surajgarh, Dhond, Shri Madhopur.
• Dudu, Sambhar, Chaksu, Jamwa Ramgarh and Kotputli blocks are affected by salinity problems. Further many areas in Jaipur have problems with fluoride contamination in groundwater.

Additional Information

• Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) is the apex organization of the Ministry of Water Resources dealing with groundwater and related issues.

The correct answer is Bharatpur.

Key Points

• Keoladeo National Park which is also a World Heritage Site is in Bharatpur district.

Additional Information 

• Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park
  • Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park is formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India is a famous avifauna sanctuary that hosts thousands of birds, especially during the winter season.
  • Over 230 species of birds are known to be resident.
  • It is also a major tourist centre with scores of ornithologists arriving here in the hibernal season.
  • It was declared a protected sanctuary in 1971. It is also a World Heritage Site.
  • Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a man-made and man-managed wetland and one of the national parks of India.
  • The 29 km2 (11 sq mi) reserve is locally known as Ghana and is a mosaic of dry grasslands, woodlands, woodland swamps and wetlands.
  • These diverse habitats are home to 366 bird species, 379 floral species, 50 species of fish, 13 species of snakes, 5 species of lizards, 7 amphibian species, 7 turtle species and a variety of other invertebrates.
  • Every year thousands of migratory waterfowl visit the park for wintering and breeding.
  • The sanctuary is one of the richest bird areas in the world and is known for nesting of resident birds and visiting migratory birds including water birds.
  • The rare Siberian cranes used to winter in this park but this central population is now extinct.
  • According to the founder of the World Wildlife Fund Peter Scott, Keoladeo National Park is one of the world’s best bird areas.

The correct answer is Maharashtra.

Key Points

• Rajasthan is a state in the northwestern part of India bordering Punjab, Haryana, New Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
  • The state also shares a border with the neighboring country of Pakistan.
  • Among the given options, Maharashtra is the state of India with which Rajasthan does not share its border.​ 

Additional Information 

• The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight states in India:
  • Mizoram (Champhai)
  • Tripura (Udaipur)
  • West Bengal (Krishnanagar)
  • Jharkhand (Lohardaga)
  • Chhattisgarh (Sonhat)
  • Madhya Pradesh (Shajapur)
  • Rajasthan (Kalinjarh)
  • Gujarat (Jasdan)
• The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through Orissa.
• Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle part of India. 
• From the extends south to north, the mainland of India extends between 8°4’N and 37°6’N latitudes.
• From the other extends west to east, India extends between 68°7’E and 97°25’E longitudes.
• Due to the great longitudinal extent and difference of about 29°, ta wide differences in local time of places located at two extreme points of the country.
• The difference between these two points would be approximately two hours.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e Nagaur.

• As per Forest Survey of India, State of Forest report 2019, (ISFR 2019), Rajasthan State has reported the extent of recorded forest area (RFA) 32,737 sq km which is 9.57% of its geographical area.
  • Reserved Forest Area - 38.11% (12,475 sq km)
  • Protected Forest Area - 55.64% (18,217 sq km)
  • Un-classed Forests Forest Area - 6.25% (2,045 sq km)
• Rotu reserve forest is located in Nagaur district of Rajasthan.
  • It is home to Chinkaras, Hares and Black Buks.
• Reserved forests are basically areas that need protection as they home several unique animals and birds.