Rajasthan Geography Questions

The correct answer is Iron-Ore.

• Iron Ore mines in Rajasthan are:
  • Udaipur - Natha ki Pal, Thur Hunder
  • Sikar - Dabla
  • Dausa - Lalsot
  • Jaipur - Morija-banol, Neemla-Raisalo
  • Bhilwara - Pur banera belt

Additional Information

• Limestone mines in Rajasthan are:
  • Ajmer - Sheopura, lulwa & Kesarpura
  • Bundi - lakheri and Stur
  • Chittorgarh - Nimbhahera, Parsoli
  • Jodhpur - Bilara & Basa
• Gold mines in Rajasthan are:
  • Banswara – Bhukhia - Jagpura - Delwara belt

The correct answer is Bhilwara.

• Red and Yellow soils are found in the Sirohi, Bhilwara, Sawai Madhopur, Ajmer districts of Rajasthan.
• Due to the higher degree of hydration of ferric oxide the soil has acquired yellow color. The pH of this type of soil ranges from 5.5 to 8.5.
• Silty-loams to silty-clay loams are common in the region.
• The surface color of the soil varies from light yellowish, brown-yellowish to dark brown.

Key Points

• Medium black soil is found in Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar districts.
• Grey Brown or Desert soil is found in Jodhpur, Barmer, Nagaur districts.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Banswara.

Key Points

• The manganese ores associated with highly weathered limestone at Talwara village, Banswara district, Rajasthan.
• Marble is excavated from Rajnagar, Rikhabdev, Andhi, Makrana, Bhaislana, and Ajmer areas.
• Mica mines - Udaipur, Bhilwara, and Ajmer districts.
• Rajasthan State Mines & Minerals Limited (RSMML) has divided its functions according to the respective minerals.
• It is engaged in the mining of the 4 minerals gypsum, rock phosphate, limestone, and lignite at 4 different locations.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e 69°30′  to 78°17′ East.

Key Points

• The state of Rajasthan has located 23°03′ to 30°12′ North latitude and 69°30′ to 78°17′ East longitude.
• The shape of Rajasthan is Irregular Rhomboid.
• The area of Rajasthan is 342239 sq.Km.
  • Total land boundary - 5920 Km.
  • Total International boundary - 1070 Km.
• Rajasthan the largest state of India, located in the west of the country, near the border with Pakistan.
• The Latitude extension of Rajasthan is 07°09′ and the Longitude extension is 08°47′.

The correct answer is Ajmer.

• Naag Pahar- The Naga mountain in the Aravalli mountain range is located in Ajmer.

Additional Information

• Aravalli is a mountain range located in the western part of India, Rajasthan.
• Aravalli is the oldest mountain in the geographical structure of India.
• It is the oldest mountain range in the world, which divides Rajasthan from north to south in two parts.
• The highest mountain peak of Aravali is Gurushkhar (1722 m) in the Sirohi district, which is in Mount Abu (Sirohi).
• Naag pahar seprate pushkar from Ajmer city.

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

Key Points

Rajasthan has deposits of 81 different types of major and minor minerals. Out of these, 57 minerals are being currently mined. Some of them are:

• Mica:
  • Mica is used extensively in the electrical and electronic industry due to its excellent dielectric strength and insulating properties.
  • Deposits of Mica in Rajasthan:
    • Beawer-Ajmer belt: Dhand
    • Bhilwara belt: Bagor-Lesva
    • Dungarpur-Banswara belt: Chota-Padri
    • Tonk belt: Dholi & Bhojapura
• Tungsten:
  • Ore of Tungsten is Wolframite.
  • Rajasthan is the leading producer of Tungsten in India.
    • Deposits of Tungsten in Rajasthan:
      • Nagaur: Degana 
      • Sirohi: Balda, Uduwaria
      • Pali: Alniawas-Sewariya, Pipaliya, Motyia
• Iron-Ore:
  • Largest Deposit in India: Barabil-Koira Valley in Odisha
  • Deposits of Iron-Ore in Rajasthan
    • Jaipur – Morija-banol, Neemla-Raisalo
    • Bhilwara – Pur Banera belt
    • Udaipur – Natha ki Pal, Thur Hunder
    • Sikar – Dabla
    • Dausa -Lalsot
• Dolomite:
  • Used as flux material in the iron and steel industry
  • Deposits of Dolomite in Rajasthan:
    • Ajmer: Kajla Kabra
    • Alwar: Jhiri, Dhani & Nizra
    • Bhilwara: Kosithan

The correct answer is River Kothari.

• The Meja Dam is one of the biggest dams of Bhilwara and famous for its green mount park.
  • It is 20 km away from Bhilwara, Rajasthan, India.
  • It is constructed on Kothari river.

Additional Information

• Bhilwara:
  • The district of Bhilwara is situated on an elevated plateau.
  • The eastern part of the district has a cluster of hills.
  • The district is intersected by the Aravali ranges at several places.​
    • Triveni Sangam:
      • This is a holy place where many people worship here. It is the Sangam of three rivers Banas, Bedach, Menali.
      • At this place, the ship temple is also situated.
    • Hameergarh Eco-Park:
      • This Eco-park is situated at Hills of Hameergarh far 18 km from Bhilwara.
      • The park is famous for “Chinkara”.
      • The “Mansha Mahadev” famous Shiv Temple is situated here.

The correct answer is Mangali.

Key Points

• Bhimlat waterfall is situated in between the cities of Bundi and Chittorgarh in Rajasthan. 
• Mangali river is a tributary of the Mej River in Rajasthan.
• Luni and Berach rivers are in Rajasthan. 

Additional Information

• River Son originates from Amarkantak hill in Annupur district of Madhya Pradesh and merges with Ganga river near Patna in Bihar.
• River Luni originates in the Pushkar Valley of Aravalli range, near Ajmer in Rajasthan, and ends in the marshy lands of Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.
• According to locals, Bhimlat falls was created by Bhim to quench the thirst of Pandavas while on Vanvas.
• Historical facts, however, suggest that both Bhimlat falls and Menal falls (around 100 km from Bundi) were created due to the 8th Century earthquake.

The correct answer is Jhunjhunu.

• The Katli River is a rainfed seasonal river of Shekhawati region of Rajasthan.
  • Katli River originated from Khadela hillsides of Shrimadhopur Tehsil - Sikar and enters near south-west of Udaipurwati tehsil running towards the north-west direction and ultimately disappears in the sandy tracks of the Churu District.
  • This river, however, divides the district almost into two parts.
  • Its length is little more than a hundred Kilometers and mostly flows through Jhunjhunu District for entire of its length.

The correct answer is Jhalawar.

• Due to high production of Oranges, Jhalawar is called as Rajasthan ka Nagpur.

Key Points

• Jhalawar was named after its founder, Jhala Zalim Singh in 1838.
• He was the Dewan of Kota State and established the town as a cantonment, then known as Chaoni Umedpura near the existing Jhalrapatan Fort.
• At that time, the township was surrounded by dense forests which were home to many exotic species.
• The Dewan often came here to hunt and grew so fond of the place that he decided to turn it into a township.
• It was later turned into a military cantonment when the Maratha invaders passed through the city to capture Hadoti states. 

Additional Information

• Pink City - Jaipur
• Blue city, Sun city - Jodhpur
• Manchester of India, Boston of India, India’s First World Heritage City – Ahmedabad
• Orange city – Nagpur