Rajasthan Geography Questions

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 Udaipur.

Key Points

• Rajasthan is home to various tribal and nomadic populations, with tribals accounting for around 13.48 percent of the state's population (Census 2011). 
• Rajasthan is ranked 6th in India in terms of tribal population (Madhya Pradesh has 1st place).
• Udaipur has the biggest number of tribal people among Rajasthan's districts, while Bikaner has the lowest.
• According to the 2011 Census, the districts of Bikaner and Nagaur in Rajasthan have the lowest percentage of Scheduled Tribes in their overall population. ​

Important Points

• According to the 2001 Census, Rajasthan's Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7,097,706, accounting for 8.4% of India's overall ST population.
• The state's Scheduled Tribes account for 12.6 percent of the state's total population (56,507,188). In terms of the percentage share of the ST population in the total population, it ranks 12th among all States and UTs.
• During the period 1991-2001, the ST population grew at a pace of 29.6%, which is 1.2 percent faster than the overall population.

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 Bikaner.

Key Points

• Gypsiferous Soil-
  • This soil contains sufficient quantities of gypsum to interfere with plant growth.
  • This soil is not found in wet climates usually.
  • This soil is found in dry areas, where sources for calcium sulfate exist.
  • In Rajasthan, this soil is found in the Bikaner districts.

Additional Information

 Some other agriculture soils with related places-

 The correct answer is 1-A, 2-B, 3-C,4-D.

Additional Information

Some other important dams are-

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.

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 ​1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D.

Important Points

• Udiya plateau is the highest (1360 meters) plateau of Rajasthan.
• Abu-plateau is the second highest plateau of Rajasthan.
• Bhorat plateau is the third-highest plateau of Rajasthan
  • It is mainly a water flow divider between the Arabian sea and the Bay of Bengal.
• Uparmal plateau- A plateau part between Bijoliya and Bhainsrorgarh

The correct answer is Jeelwara Ki Nal.

Key Points

• Nal:
  • In the southern Aravali, region passes are known as Nal.
  • There are some Nal in southern Aravali.
• Jeelwara Ki Nal:  
  • It is situated in the southern part of Mewar.
  • It connects Mewar to Gujrat.
  • It is also known as Paglya Ki Nal.
• Hathigudha Ki Nal:
  • It is situated in Rajsamand on NH-76.
  • It connects to Kumbhalgarh.
• Desuri Ki Nal:
  • It is situated in Pali
  • It connects Desuri to Charbhuja.
• Kewra Ki Nal:
  • It is situated in Udaipur.
• Ramgarh pass, Lakheri pass, Khatkhar pass, and Jetwas pass are situated in Bundi.

The correct answer is Tendu.

Key Points
Tendu:

• Tendu is popularly known as ‘Vagad ka Chiku’ in Rajasthan.
• These are prominent in southeastern Rajasthan.
• It occurs in patches in most of the forest of Rajasthan.
• Its scientific name is Diospyros melanoxylon.
• It is used in the manufacturing of Bidis.
• Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of trees.

Additional Information

• In Rajasthan, the concentration of Tendu trees is in subtropical forests. The major regions in which tendu are found are Jhalawar, Bara, Kota, Chittorgarh, Banswara, Udaipur and Dungarpur.