Question Discussion & Solution

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 Junagadh - Bundi.

• Junagadh - Bundi pairs of the district with the fort and its location is not correctly matched.

​Key Points

• Junagadh Fort
  • Junagarh Fort is a fort located in the Bikaner, Rajasthan.
  • The fort was originally called Chintamani and was renamed Junagarh or "Old Fort" in the early 20^th century when the ruling family moved to Lalgarh Palace outside the fort limits.
  • It is one of the few major forts in Rajasthan which is not built on a hilltop. 

Additional Information

• Kumbhalgarh fort
  • The fort of Kumbhalgarh, in its current shape and form, was a creation of Mewar's ruler Kumbha in the 15th century. 
  • It is located in Rajasmand.
• Mehrangarh Fort
  • Mehrangarh is located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
  • It is one of the largest forts in India.
  • Built around 1459 by Rao Jodha.
• Ranthambore Fort
  • Ranthambore Fort is located in Sawai Madhopur, 
  • King Jayant, also a Chauhan Rajput, built the Ranthambore Fort during 1110 AD.

The correct answer is 57.

• Rajasthan has deposits of 81 different types of minerals.
  • Out of these, 57 minerals are currently mined.

• Rajasthan is the sole producer of Lead & Zinc (Pb & Zn), Selenite, and Wollastonite.
• Rajasthan is also called Mineral's Museum.
• Rajasthan has the 2nd position in terms of mineral availability.
• Almost, the entire production of Silver, Calcite, and Gypsum in the country comes from Rajasthan.
• Rajasthan is also the leading producer of Ball Clay, Phosphorite, Ochre, Steatite, Felspar, and Fire Clay in the country. 

The correct answer is a and d only.

Key Points

• In Rajasthan, 4 districts touch the international line.
  • Jaisalmer - 464 km
    • It has the highest international boundary.
  • Barmer - 228 km
  • Shriganganar - 210 km
  • Bikaner - 168 km
    • It has the shortest international boundary.

Important Points

• In order of international boundary
  • Jaisalmer > Barmer > Shriganganagar > Bikaner 

Additional Information

• Rajasthan touches 5 states of India.
  • Punjab
  • Haryana
  • U.P.
  • M.P.
  • Gujarat
• The Area of Rajasthan is approximately 10.41% of India.

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.