Rajasthan Geography Questions

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 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D.

• Unequal distribution of rain is a specification of Rajasthan's climate.
• Rajasthan receives most rainfall from the southwest monsoon.
• January is the coldest month in Rajasthan.
• June is the warmest month in Rajasthan.
• Jaisalmer has the most transpiration rate in Rajasthan. 
• Dungarpur has the lowest transpiration rate in Rajasthan.
• Due to western disturbances, Rajasthan receives rainfall in winter is known as Mawatha.

The correct answer is Jhalawar.

Key Points

• Some important facts of rainfall in the Rajasthan-
  • Rajasthan's annual rainfall average is 57.51 cm.
  • Rajasthan receives the most rainfall through the Bay of Bengal's Monsoon.
  • Rajasthan receives the most rainfall in the month of July.
  • Ajmer receives rainfall similar to Rajasthan's annual average rainfall.
  • Jhalawar receives the most rainfall, while Jaisalmer receives the least rainfall.
  • Kota division receives the most rainfall while the Jodhpur division receives the least rainfall.
  • Jaisalmer has the most rainfall changes while Jhalawar has the least rainfall changes.
  • Rainfall in winter is known as Mawath in the Rajasthan

• It is situated in Bhopalsagar, Chittorgarh.
• It is a private-run sugar mill.
• It was started in 1932 and was incorporated on 05 March 1940.
• Sugarcane is grown in abundance in this region for making sugar and khand-sari.

Additional Information

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 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 ​I-c, II-a, III-d, IV-b.

Additional Information

•  Haduti

  • The southern-eastern part of Rajasthan is known as the plateau of Hadoti.
  • It is an extensio
  • n of the plateau of Malwa and its expansion is in Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar, and Baran districts.

  • Here Chambal river and its major tributaries Kalisindh, Parvan, and Parvati rivers flow.

• Bhomat

  • ​The tribal area of Udaipur, the hilly area of Dungarpur, and the Eastern Sirohi area are called Bhomat.
  • Bhomat is a hilly region of Rajasthan.
  • This region is a Bhil multiplicity zone.
  • The Bhomat region was the refuge of the Mewar rulers during the Mughal period. 

  • The primary rivers are Som, Vakal, and Sabarmati.

• Vagad

  • The area of ​​Banswara, Pratapgarh, Dungarpur is called Vagad in the local language.
  • This is the flow area of ​​the Mahi River.

  • This area is uneven and there are small hills everywhere.

• Abrud

  •  It is the southern part of Aravalli.
  • It is located in the Mount Abu region in the Sirohi district.
  • Guru Shikhar Peak is the highest mountain peak in Rajasthan. 

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Pali.

• Pali district is located between 24°45′ to 26°29′ North Latitudes and 72° 47′ to 74° 18′ East Longitudes 
• It shares its boundaries with 8 districts of the state namely, Ajmer, Barmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Rajsamand, Sirohi and Udaipur.

Important Points

• Jawai Dam is one of the biggest dams of western Rajasthan and situated in Sumerpur tehsil of Pali district.
• Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over Ajmer, Pali and Rajsamand districts of Rajasthan.

Additional Information

• Nagaur touches 7 districts namely, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Churu, Sikar, Jaipur, Ajmer, Pali.
• Jodhpur touches 5 districts namely, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Nagaur, Pali, Barmer.
• Rajsamand touches 5 districts namely, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Pali.

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.