Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Dungarpur - Banswara.

Key Points

• In Rajasthan, the Mahi river forms the boundary with Dungarpur and Banswara districts.

Additional Information 

• Mahi is one of the major interstate west-flowing rivers.
  • The total length of Mahi is 583 km.
  • It originates in the Mahi Kanta hills, from the northern slopes of Vindhyas at an altitude of 500 m near village Bhopawar, Sardarpur Tehsil in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. 
  • It enters the Banswara district of Rajasthan and makes the border between Banswara and Dungarpur. 
  • Mahi river tributaries- Som, Anans, and Panam.
  • Mahi is the only river that crosses the tropic of cancer twice.

The correct answer is Beed.

Key Points

• Shekhawati Region-
  • Sikar, Churu, Jhunjhunu, and Northern Nagaur's inner water flowing area is known as Shekhawati Region / Bangar Region/ Inner water flowing area.
  • Lime layer is found below the ground in this region.
  • Johad/ Nada is a well that is found in this region.
  • Johad deepest place is known as Chobhi.
  • Churu , Sikar, and Jhunjhunu are built by Rav Shekha ,So this area is known as Shekhawati.
  • Grasslands found in this region are known as Beed.
  • Mostly Baluka stup is found in the Bangar region, where water is collected between them is known as SAR or Sarovar like- Salisar, Mansar, Jasusar etc.

Important Points

• Due to river flow soil is excessively eroded and deep valleys are built, which is known as Beehad.
• Most Beehad are found in Sawai Madhopur.
• Beehad is also known as the asylum of Goons. 

The correct answer is Talwara.

Key Points

• Talwara-
  • This lake is situated in Hanumangarh.
  • This lake is situated at the mouth of the Ghaggar river.
  • This lake is the lowest water lake in Rajasthan.

Important Points

• In his recent research History, Dr G.S.Devra has established that the historical famous field of Tarain between Mohd. Gori and Prithviraj Chauhan was the area of Talwara lake of the Hanumangarh district.
• The contemporary writers have described Talwara lake as Mauj-e-Aab and Bhatner fort as ‘Tavar Hind’ fort. 

Additional Information

• Nakki-
  • This lake is situated in Mount Abu, Sirohi.
  • This lake is the highest water lake in Rajasthan.
  • This is the example of Crater lake.
• Kaylana-
  • This lake is situated in Jodhpur.
  • This lake is the largest water lake in Jodhpur.
  • Machia Safari Park is situated on the bank of this lake.
  • This lake is also known as Pratap Sagar.
• Ramdevra-
  • This lake is situated in Jaisalmer.
  • This lake is the largest freshwater natural lake of Rajasthan.
  • This lake has importance for leprosy prevention.

The correct answer is Bundi.

Key Points

• Aw or Tropical Humid Region:
  • ​The southern parts of Dungarpur, Jhalawar, and Banswara comes under the region.
  • The Winter season is arid and cool whereas summers experience scorching heat.
  • Rainfall also occurs mainly in the summer season.
  • Here arid Tropical grasslands and the Savanna region are found along with deciduous trees of Monsoon type.

​Additional Information

• A land-based classification of climatic zones, the Koppen classification system divides the earth into five major types, represented with the letters A, B, C, D, and E.
• Presently, the system utilizes both precipitation and temperature, as well as corresponding vegetation, to categorize biomes across the world.
• All zones except Zone B can be defined by temperature because the determining criteria for the vegetation in this zone are dryness, which falls under precipitation.
• Three types of climatic variation may be found within the Tropical Moist Climate region:
  • Af, or tropical wet climate, where precipitation occurs year-round.
    • Temperature variations are less than 3ºC.
    • Humidity is extremely high and the surface temperature results in the formation of cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds in the early afternoon time, daily.
    • This results in high rainfall.
  • Am, or tropical monsoon climate, where annual rainfall is similar to that of Af, but precipitation usually occurs within the 7-9 of the warmest months of the year.
    • During the rest of the year, there is less precipitation.
  • Aw, or the tropical wet and dry climate, also known as the savanna climate, where there is an extended dry season during the winter.
    • During the wet season, rainfall is less than 1000mm, occurring mainly in the summertime.

The correct answer is Dungarpur - Banswara.

Key Points

• Mixed red and black soils are found in Dungarpur - Banswara.

Additional Information 

• Red Loamy Soil:
  • Southern Part of Rajasthan in Dungarpur, Banswara, Udaipur.
  • It lacks nitrogen and phosphorous and there is an excess of iron elements.
  • This soil has moisture-holding capacity.
  • By giving chemical fertilizer and irrigation in this type of soil rice, cotton, maize, wheat, sugarcane, etc. can be produced.
• Saline Soil:
  • South-Western Part of Rajasthan in Jalore Barmer.
  • This type of soil has a high amount of alkaline salts.
  • It is infertile, not suitable for cultivation.
  • Only shrubs grow in this soil.
• Sandy Soil:
  • Found in North-Western Part of Rajasthan in Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur.
  • Soil particles are thick.
  • Less water holding capacity.
  • The soil lacks nitrogen and has calcium salts.