Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Churu.

Key Points

• Some important facts regarding the temperature of Rajasthan-
  • June is the warmest month in Rajasthan while January is the coldest month in Rajasthan.
  • Churu is the warmest and coldest district of Rajasthan, so Churu has the most annual temperature difference.
  • Jaisalmer has the most daily temperature difference in Rajasthan.

The correct answer is NH-15.

Key Points
National Highway – 15:

• It is the longest national highway in Rajasthan.
• It passes through three states Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat. 
• This connects Rajasthan to the Kandla port of Gujarat.
• It is 759.70 km long in Rajasthan.
• In Rajasthan, it passes through Ganganagar-Bikaner-Jaisalmer –Barmer and other districts.

Additional Information

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 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 Harayana.

Key Points

• Sex Ratio in India
  • The Child Sex Ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males in the age group 0 - 6 years.
  • In the census 2001, the child sex ratio of India was 927 which declined to 919 in the census 2011.
  • As per the census 2011, Arunachal Pradesh has the highest child sex ratio among the Indian states is 972 while Haryana has the lowest child sex ratio is 834 per thousand males. Hence, Option 3 is correct.
  • Among the Union Territories of India; Andaman and Nicobar Islands has the highest child sex ratio is 968 per thousand males.
  • The sex ratio is used to describe the number of females per 1000 males.
  • In the Population Census of 2011, it was revealed that the population ratio in India 2011 is 940 females per 1000 males.
  • The Sex Ratio 2011 shows an upward trend from the census 2001 data. Census 2001 revealed that there were 933 females to that of 1000 males.
  • For decades India has seen a decrease in the sex ratio 2011, but since the last two of the decades, there has been a slight increase in the sex ratio.
  • Since the last five decades, the sex ratio has been moving from around 930 females to that of 1000 males.
  • There are also states such as Puducherry and Kerala where the number of women is more than the number of men.
  • Kerala houses a number of 1084 females to that of 1000 males.
  • While Puducherry and Kerala are the only two states where the number of females is more than the number of men, there are also states in India like that of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra where the sex ratio 2011 is showing considerable signs of improvement. 

Additional Information 

• Child Sex Ratio of all Indian states