Geography — Set 6
Rajasthan GK · भूगोल · Questions 51–60 of 160
The temperature in the Thar Desert can reach up to what maximum during summer?
Correct Answer: C. 50°C
The temperature in the Thar Desert can reach up to 50°C or even higher during peak summer months (May-June). The extreme heat is caused by the dry, sandy terrain which heats up rapidly. Phalodi in Jodhpur district recorded India's highest temperature of 51°C in May 2016.
Which city in Rajasthan recorded India's highest temperature of 51°C in May 2016?
Correct Answer: C. Phalodi
Phalodi in Jodhpur district recorded India's highest-ever temperature of 51°C on 19 May 2016. This set a new national record for the highest temperature. Phalodi is located in the Thar Desert region where extreme heat during summer is common.
Mica deposits in Rajasthan are primarily found in which region?
Correct Answer: C. Ajmer-Bhilwara belt
Mica deposits in Rajasthan are primarily found in the Ajmer-Bhilwara belt, especially in Bhilwara and Ajmer districts. Rajasthan is one of the leading producers of mica in India. Mica is used in electrical and electronic industries due to its excellent insulating properties.
Which district of Rajasthan does NOT share a border with Pakistan?
Correct Answer: D. Jodhpur
Jodhpur district does not share a direct border with Pakistan. The four districts of Rajasthan that share the international border with Pakistan are Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Sri Ganganagar. The total length of the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan is approximately 1,070 km.
Jaipur city was designed on a grid pattern inspired by which city?
Correct Answer: C. Jaipur was designed based on Vastu Shastra
Jaipur was planned and designed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727 based on principles of Vastu Shastra and the ancient Hindu treatise Shilpa Shastra. The city was laid out in a grid pattern with wide streets. The architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya assisted in the city planning.
Saline or alkaline soil (Usar soil) is predominantly found in which part of Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: B. Western desert near salt lakes
Saline or alkaline soil (Usar soil) is predominantly found in the western desert region of Rajasthan, especially near salt lakes like Sambhar, Didwana, and Pachpadra. These soils have high concentrations of sodium, magnesium, and calcium salts. Such soils are unsuitable for agriculture without proper reclamation.
Which railway junction is the most important in Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: A. Jaipur Junction
Jaipur Junction is the most important and busiest railway junction in Rajasthan. It connects the state to major cities across India through broad gauge lines. Jaipur falls on the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Ahmedabad railway routes, making it a crucial hub for both passenger and freight traffic.
Alluvial soil in Rajasthan is primarily found in which region?
Correct Answer: B. Eastern plains
Alluvial soil is primarily found in the eastern plains of Rajasthan, particularly in the districts of Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli, and Sawai Madhopur. This soil is deposited by rivers like the Chambal, Banas, and their tributaries. It is highly fertile and suitable for intensive agriculture.
Which state shares the longest boundary with Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh shares the longest boundary with Rajasthan among all Indian states. The boundary stretches across several southeastern districts of Rajasthan including Kota, Baran, Jhalawar, Banswara, and Pratapgarh. Gujarat has the second longest boundary with Rajasthan.
The Tropic of Cancer passes through which district of Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: B. Dungarpur and Banswara
The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N latitude) passes through the Dungarpur and Banswara districts in southern Rajasthan. This imaginary line is significant as it determines the sun's highest position in the sky. Rajasthan is the only state in India where the Tropic of Cancer passes through two districts in its southern tip.