Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Parabolic.

Key Points

• Parabolic dunes and sand sheets are widely distributed and are dominant classes in the Thar Desert.
• Other classes of land cover observed were canal, saline area, salt lake, and protected plantation.
• The Thar desert is the most fragile ecosystem of India.
  • The Luni River is the only river integrated into the desert.
• Rainfall is limited to 100–500 mm (4–20 inches) per year.
• Its low and uncertain rainfall, high temperatures, high wind speeds, and a rolling sandy topography dominated by 10 to 40 m high Sand dunes.
• In the western part of Rajasthan in India and adjoining part of Pakistan, between the Aravalli Hill Ranges and the adjoining Indus valley.

Important Points

• Five types of sand dune classes were observed: parabolic, barchan, longitudinal, transverse, and sand sheet.

New Delhi is the official capital of India.

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 ​Lunkaransar.

Key Points

• Rajasthan on 3 October 2014 became the first state of India to start an olive refinery.
• The refinery was established at an expense of 3.75 crore rupees in the Lunkaransar area of Bikaner. Hence, Option 1 is correct.
• The olive oil produced in the refinery will be marked under the brand name Raj Olive Oil and would be made available in the market after some time.
• Rajasthan is one of the leading states that cultivate olive.
• The state started cultivation of olive in 2007 under an olive cultivation project that was launched during the previous tenure of Vasundhara Raje as the Chief Minister of the state.
• The project was started by taking the assistance of Israel and planted 1.12 lakh saplings in 7 agro-climatic zones.

Additional Information

• At present, Olive has been planted in 282 hectares of land in districts like Jhunjhunu, Nagaur, Bikaner, and other districts of the state.
• The state has seven leading varieties namely Barnea, Arbequina, Cortina, Picholine, Picual, Coraniki, and Frontoy.
• Now the government wants to increase the area to 5000 hectares so that the refinery would get more fruits to increase production.
• Olive is a small tree and belongs to the Oleaceae family.

The correct answer is Gajner Lake.

• Gajner Lake is also known as a pure water mirror.

Key Points

• Gajner Lake-
  • This lake is situated in the Bikaner's Gajner wildlife sanctuary.
  • This lake was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh.
  • This lake is also known as a pure water mirror.

Important Points

• Gajner is an incomparable jewel of the Thar.
  • The Gajner Palace was founded by Maharaja Gaj Singh Ji of Bikaner and then completed by the great Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner on the banks of the lake. 

Additional Information

• Bhopal Sagar-
  • This lake is situated in the Chittorgarh.
  • This lake was built by Maharaja Bhupal Singh.
  • This lake receives water from Matrakundia Dam.
• Ram Sagar-
  • This lake is situated in Dholpur.
  • This lake is surrounded by the Ram Sagar wildlife sanctuary.
• Nand Samand-
  • This lake is situated in Rajsamand.
  • This lake is also known as Rajsamand's lifeline.