Geography — Set 11
Rajasthan GK · भूगोल · Questions 101–110 of 160
The Bisalpur Dam is built on which river in Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: B. Banas
The Bisalpur Dam is built on the Banas River in Tonk district of Rajasthan. It is one of the largest dams in Rajasthan and is a major source of drinking water for Jaipur and Ajmer cities. The dam was completed in 1999 and has a storage capacity of about 1,100 million cubic metres.
Which city in Rajasthan is known as the 'Gateway to the Thar Desert'?
Correct Answer: B. Jodhpur
Jodhpur is often called the 'Gateway to the Thar Desert' due to its strategic location at the edge of the Thar Desert. It serves as the main base for tourists exploring the desert regions of Jaisalmer and Barmer. The city was the capital of the former Marwar state.
Lead deposits in Rajasthan are primarily associated with which other mineral?
Correct Answer: B. Zinc
Lead deposits in Rajasthan are primarily found associated with zinc in the form of zinc-lead ore. The major zinc-lead mining areas include Zawar (Udaipur), Rampura Agucha (Bhilwara), and Rajpura-Dariba (Rajsamand). Rajasthan is India's leading producer of both zinc and lead.
The Wood Fossil Park (Akal), containing 180-million-year-old fossils, is located near which city?
Correct Answer: B. Jaisalmer
The Wood Fossil Park at Akal is located about 17 km from Jaisalmer. It contains fossilised tree trunks estimated to be about 180 million years old from the Jurassic period. These fossils provide evidence that the Thar Desert region was once a dense forest with a humid climate.
Which district of Rajasthan is the second largest by area?
Correct Answer: A. Barmer
Barmer is the second largest district of Rajasthan by area, covering approximately 28,387 sq km after Jaisalmer (38,401 sq km). Barmer is located in the western Thar Desert region and has recently become important for petroleum production. Bikaner is the third largest district.
The average annual rainfall of Rajasthan is approximately?
Correct Answer: C. 58 cm
The average annual rainfall of Rajasthan is approximately 58 cm (580 mm). However, rainfall varies greatly across the state - from less than 10 cm in Jaisalmer to over 100 cm in Banswara. Most rainfall occurs during the monsoon season (July-September), with western Rajasthan receiving much less than the eastern part.
Which Rajasthan city is called 'Venice of the East'?
Correct Answer: C. Udaipur
Udaipur is called the 'Venice of the East' due to its beautiful lake-side setting and interconnected waterways. The city has numerous picturesque lakes including Pichola, Fateh Sagar, and Udai Sagar. It was founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559 and served as the capital of the Mewar kingdom.
Which state borders Rajasthan to the east?
Correct Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh borders Rajasthan to the east. The border is shared primarily through the districts of Dholpur and Bharatpur on the Rajasthan side. The Chambal River forms a natural boundary between the two states for some distance. Gujarat is to the southwest, and Madhya Pradesh to the southeast.
The Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which range?
Correct Answer: C. Aravalli Range
The Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Aravalli Range, spread across Rajsamand, Udaipur, and Pali districts. It covers an area of about 578 sq km and is home to wolves, leopards, and various bird species. The famous Kumbhalgarh Fort with its 36 km-long wall is located within this sanctuary.
Which canal brought water to the Bikaner region before the Indira Gandhi Canal?
Correct Answer: B. Gang Canal
The Gang Canal, built between 1922-1928, brought water to parts of the Bikaner kingdom (now Sri Ganganagar district) from the Sutlej River. It was built during the reign of Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner. Later, the Indira Gandhi Canal (1958 onwards) extended irrigation to a much larger area of western Rajasthan.