Geography — Set 1
Rajasthan GK · भूगोल · Questions 1–10 of 160
The Thar Desert is also known by which other name?
Correct Answer: B. Great Indian Desert
The Thar Desert is also called the Great Indian Desert. It covers approximately 2,00,000 sq km across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, and Punjab. About 60% of the Thar Desert lies in Rajasthan, making it the largest desert in India.
Rajasthan is the largest state of India by area. What is its total area?
Correct Answer: B. 3,42,239 sq km
Rajasthan has a total area of 3,42,239 sq km, making it the largest state of India by area. It constitutes about 10.41% of India's total geographical area. It is larger than many countries including the United Kingdom.
Which is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range?
Correct Answer: B. Guru Shikhar
Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range at 1,722 metres above sea level. It is located near Mount Abu in Sirohi district of Rajasthan. A temple dedicated to Guru Dattatreya is situated at its summit.
Which district of Rajasthan is the largest by area?
Correct Answer: B. Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is the largest district of Rajasthan by area, covering approximately 38,401 sq km. It is located in the western part of the state in the Thar Desert region. Despite its large area, it has one of the lowest population densities in India.
Which is the smallest district of Rajasthan by area?
Correct Answer: B. Dholpur
Dholpur is the smallest district of Rajasthan by area, covering approximately 3,034 sq km. It is located in the eastern part of the state, bordering Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Dholpur was once a princely state ruled by the Jat dynasty.
The Aravalli Range is considered one of the oldest fold mountains in the world. What is their estimated age?
Correct Answer: B. 1,500 million years
The Aravalli Range is estimated to be approximately 1,500 million years (1.5 billion years) old, making it one of the oldest fold mountains in the world. The range extends about 692 km from Delhi to Palanpur in Gujarat. Due to prolonged erosion, the Aravallis have become highly weathered and low in height.
The Indira Gandhi Canal originates from which barrage?
Correct Answer: B. Harike Barrage
The Indira Gandhi Canal originates from the Harike Barrage near Ferozepur in Punjab, at the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers. It is one of the longest canals in India, stretching about 649 km. The canal was designed to transform the arid Thar Desert region of Rajasthan into fertile agricultural land.
Jodhpur is popularly known as which city?
Correct Answer: B. Sun City
Jodhpur is known as the 'Sun City' due to the bright sunny weather it enjoys throughout the year. It is also called the 'Blue City' because of the blue-painted houses in the old city area around Mehrangarh Fort. Jodhpur was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 AD.
Jaisalmer is known as the 'Golden City' because of what feature?
Correct Answer: B. Yellow sandstone used in buildings
Jaisalmer is called the 'Golden City' because of the yellow sandstone used extensively in its buildings and the famous Jaisalmer Fort. The sandstone gives a golden hue to the entire cityscape, especially during sunset. The city was founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 AD.
How many states share a border with Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: B. 5
Rajasthan shares its border with 5 Indian states: Gujarat (southwest), Madhya Pradesh (southeast), Uttar Pradesh (east), Haryana (northeast), and Punjab (north). Additionally, it shares an international border with Pakistan to the west. The state has the longest international border among all Indian states.