Geography — Set 9
Rajasthan GK · भूगोल · Questions 81–90 of 160
The Indira Gandhi Canal primarily benefits which region of Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: C. Northwestern desert
The Indira Gandhi Canal primarily benefits the northwestern desert region of Rajasthan, covering districts like Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, and Jodhpur. The canal has transformed vast stretches of arid desert into fertile agricultural land. It has also helped in afforestation and checking desertification.
Which city in Rajasthan is known as 'Rajasthan's Education City' for competitive exam coaching?
Correct Answer: C. Kota
Kota is known as 'Rajasthan's Education City' and has become India's coaching capital for competitive exams like IIT-JEE and NEET. The coaching industry started with Bansal Classes in 1991 and has grown into a multi-billion rupee industry. Over two lakh students come to Kota annually for competitive exam preparation.
The Barmer-Sanchor basin in Rajasthan is significant for deposits of which resource?
Correct Answer: B. Natural gas and petroleum
The Barmer-Sanchor basin is significant for petroleum and natural gas deposits. Oil was discovered at Mangala field in Barmer in 2004, which is one of the largest onshore oil discoveries in India in decades. Cairn India (now Vedanta) operates these oil fields, producing a significant quantity of crude oil daily.
Laterite soil in Rajasthan is found in which part of the state?
Correct Answer: C. Southern districts like Banswara
Laterite soil is found in the southern districts of Rajasthan, particularly in Banswara, Dungarpur, and parts of Udaipur. This soil is formed by the leaching process in areas receiving high rainfall. Laterite soil is generally acidic, low in nutrients, and requires fertilizers for productive agriculture.
The Aravalli Range acts as a barrier to which monsoon winds?
Correct Answer: B. Southwest monsoon
The Aravalli Range acts as a barrier to the southwest monsoon winds. However, since the Aravallis run parallel to the direction of the Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon (southwest to northeast), they fail to cause significant rainfall on the western side. This is a major reason why western Rajasthan remains arid.
Which dam is built on the Chambal River in Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: B. Rana Pratap Sagar Dam
Rana Pratap Sagar Dam is built on the Chambal River near Rawatbhata in Chittorgarh district. It is part of the Chambal Valley Development Project. Other major dams on the Chambal include Gandhi Sagar Dam (in MP) and Jawahar Sagar Dam (in Rajasthan). Together they form a cascade system for irrigation and power.
What is the approximate length of the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: B. 1,070 km
The India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan stretches approximately 1,070 km. This is the longest international border of any Indian state. The border passes through the Thar Desert and is guarded by the Border Security Force (BSF). The Radcliffe Line forms this boundary, drawn during India's partition in 1947.
Which lake in Rajasthan is known as the 'Chemist Shop of Rajasthan' for its mineral content?
Correct Answer: C. Didwana Lake
Didwana Lake in Nagaur district is known as the 'Chemist Shop of Rajasthan' because of its high mineral salt content. The lake produces various salts including sodium sulphate and sodium chloride. It is one of the important inland saline lakes of Rajasthan along with Sambhar and Pachpadra.
Which district of Rajasthan shares its border with two different countries?
Correct Answer: C. No district borders two countries
No district of Rajasthan shares its border with two different countries. Rajasthan shares an international border only with Pakistan. Four districts (Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Sri Ganganagar) border Pakistan. The state does not border any other country.
The Rampura Agucha mine in Rajasthan is one of the world's largest mines for which metals?
Correct Answer: B. Zinc and lead
The Rampura Agucha mine in Bhilwara district is one of the world's largest open-pit zinc-lead mines. It is operated by Hindustan Zinc Limited (a Vedanta group company). The mine produces a significant portion of India's total zinc output and has reserves of millions of tonnes of zinc-lead ore.