Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Alwar.

Key Points

• Sariska Tiger Reserve is located in Aravali hills and forms a part of the Alwar District of Rajasthan.
• Sariska was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and was declared the tiger reserve later in 1978, making it a part of India's Project Tiger.
• Sariska Tiger Reserve is immensely rich in flora and fauna and is famous for Royal Bengal Tiger.

Additional Information

• Other Tiger Reserves in Rajasthan:
  • Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Sawai Madhopur.
  • Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve in Kota. 

Important Points 

• Kankarwadi fort is located in the centre of the Sariska Reserve.
• It is said that Mughal emperor Aurangzeb had imprisoned his brother Dara Shikoh at this fort in the struggle for succession to the throne.
• The Reserve also houses a famous temple of Lord Hanuman at Pandupole related to Pandavas.

The correct answer is Central-east Rajasthani.

• Central-East Rajasthani: Dhundari, Torawati, Kathedi, Ajmeri, Nagar Chol, Hadoti

Key Points

• Sir George Abraham Grierson classified the Rajasthani language into five types which are as follows-

The correct answer is Alwar.

Key Points

• The Matsya Festival is a colourful, multi-day fiesta celebrated in Alwar, Rajasthan and is one of the most prominent festivals of the state.
• Alwar is one of the oldest cities in Rajasthan and its prehistoric and historical sites are an archaeologist's delight.
• The Matsya festival is believed as a festival to show respect to the forefathers and their culture.
• It is held every year in the month of November.

Additional Information

The correct answer is 43rd.

Key Points

• The IMD World Competitiveness Ranking assesses the extent to which a country promotes the prosperity of its people by measuring economic well-being through hard data and survey responses from executives.
• India ranked 43rd in the annual World Competitiveness Index compiled by the Institute for Management Development (IMD).
• The 64-nation list was led by Switzerland.
• Sweden has moved up to the second position.
• Denmark has lost one place to rank third.
• The Netherlands has retained its fourth place and Singapore has slipped to fifth place.
• At eighth, Taiwan reached the top-10 for the first time since the ranking began 33 years ago (moving up from 11th last year).
• The UAE and the USA remain in the same spots as last year (9th and 10th, respectively).
• The top-performing Asian economies are, in order, Singapore (fifth), Hong Kong (seventh), Taiwan (eighth) and China (16th). 

The correct answer is Kota.

Key Points 

• Kota industrial Hub
  • Surrounded by the water of River Chambal, power plants, and natural resources Kota has been a centre of attraction for different industries.
  • Kota city is the trade centre for industries which includes Kota stone oilseed milling, handloom textile weaving, distilling, dairy product, manufacturing of metal handicrafts, fertilizers, chemicals, and engineering equipment.
  • Kota is a hub of Kota Doria sarees in Kaithoon, & C.F.C. is established for the development of weavers.​

Additional Information

• About Kota
  • Kota is one of the eastern districts of Rajasthan and is something like Dumbly shape.
  • The country slopes gently Northward from the high tableland of Malwa in Madhya Pradesh.
  • It is well watered, drained by rivers flowing in north and northeastern directions.
  • There are hills in the south, north, and eastern portion of the district and it is generally fertile.