Geography — Set 5
Rajasthan GK · भूगोल · Questions 41–50 of 160
Which is the driest district of Rajasthan receiving the lowest annual rainfall?
Correct Answer: B. Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is the driest district of Rajasthan, receiving the lowest annual rainfall of about 16-18 cm. Being located deep in the Thar Desert, it experiences extreme aridity. The district also has the lowest population density in Rajasthan due to its harsh climatic conditions.
Gypsum deposits in Rajasthan are primarily found in which district?
Correct Answer: B. Nagaur
Nagaur district is the primary source of gypsum in Rajasthan. Rajasthan accounts for over 80% of India's total gypsum production. Gypsum is extensively used in the cement industry, as a fertilizer for soil amendment, and in the manufacture of plaster of Paris.
Which is the wettest district of Rajasthan receiving the highest annual rainfall?
Correct Answer: C. Banswara
Banswara district in southern Rajasthan receives the highest annual rainfall of about 100 cm, making it the wettest district. Located near the Gujarat border, it benefits from the monsoon winds. The high rainfall makes the region suitable for rice and sugarcane cultivation.
The Desert National Park, one of the largest national parks in India, is located in which district?
Correct Answer: C. Jaisalmer
The Desert National Park is located in Jaisalmer district, covering an area of about 3,162 sq km, making it one of the largest national parks in India. It is home to the endangered Great Indian Bustard (Godawan). The park showcases the ecosystem of the Thar Desert including sand dunes, salt lakes, and fossils.
Which Aravalli peak is the second highest after Guru Shikhar?
Correct Answer: B. Ser
Ser is the second highest peak of the Aravalli Range after Guru Shikhar, with an elevation of about 1,597 metres. It is also located near Mount Abu in Sirohi district. The Aravalli Range's peaks gradually decrease in height from southwest to northeast.
Lignite deposits in Rajasthan are primarily found in which district?
Correct Answer: B. Barmer
Major lignite deposits in Rajasthan are found in the Barmer district, particularly in the Kapurdi, Jalipa, and Giral areas. Barmer-Sanchor basin has significant lignite reserves. Lignite is used as fuel in thermal power plants, and the Giral Lignite Thermal Power Station operates in this region.
The Aravalli Range extends from Delhi in the northeast to which place in the southwest?
Correct Answer: B. Palanpur (Gujarat)
The Aravalli Range extends approximately 692 km from Delhi in the northeast to Palanpur in Gujarat in the southwest. It is a heavily eroded mountain range with its highest point at Guru Shikhar (1,722 m). The range acts as a watershed, dividing the river systems flowing east and west.
Which canal system transformed the desert region of Sri Ganganagar into fertile agricultural land?
Correct Answer: B. Gang Canal
The Gang Canal, constructed between 1922 and 1928 during the rule of Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner, transformed Sri Ganganagar from arid desert into one of the most fertile regions of Rajasthan. It draws water from the Sutlej River at Ferozepur in Punjab. Sri Ganganagar is now known as the 'food basket of Rajasthan'.
Which plateau region of Rajasthan is known for black cotton soil?
Correct Answer: B. Hadoti Plateau
The Hadoti Plateau in southeastern Rajasthan is known for black cotton soil (regur soil). This region, covering Kota, Bundi, Baran, and Jhalawar districts, is part of the Malwa Plateau extension. Black cotton soil is rich in minerals and highly suitable for growing cotton, soybean, and wheat.
Rajasthan has how many administrative divisions?
Correct Answer: C. 7
Rajasthan is divided into 7 administrative divisions: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Kota, Ajmer, and Bharatpur. Each division is headed by a Divisional Commissioner. These 7 divisions together encompass all 33 districts of the state.