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Q1Consider the following statements about monsoon rainfall in Rajasthan: 1. The Bay of Bengal branch of the southwest monsoon brings the maximum rainfall to Rajasthan through the Chhota Nagpur gap. 2. South-eastern Rajasthan receives rainfall from both the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal monsoon branches. 3. Western Rajasthan receives rainfall on about 40-60 days in a year. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Bay of Bengal branch through the Chhota Nagpur gap brings maximum rainfall, and south-eastern Rajasthan receives rain from both monsoon branches. Statement 3 is incorrect because the cited rainy-day range for western Rajasthan is about 15-25 days, while 40-60 days applies to eastern Rajasthan.
Q2Consider the following statements about climate extremes and urban heat in Rajasthan: 1. Phalodi recorded 51 degrees Celsius on May 19, 2016, the highest recorded temperature in India. 2. Andhi denotes violent dust storms in Rajasthan during May-June, often before the monsoon. 3. Bharatpur and Dholpur belong to the hot semi-arid BSh climate zone like much of western Rajasthan. 4. Jaipur's traditional pink sandstone intensifies the urban heat island effect more than modern concrete and glass. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Phalodi recorded 51 degrees Celsius on May 19, 2016, and Andhi is the May-June dust-storm phenomenon before the monsoon. Statement 3 is false because Bharatpur-Dholpur is Cwg, not the BSh zone of western Rajasthan. Statement 4 is false because the corpus describes pink sandstone as moderating, not intensifying, Jaipur's urban heat island effect.
Q3Which agro-climatic zone is called the 'Sub-Humid Southern Plain'?
The Sub-humid Southern Plain is Zone IVa. Rajasthan Agriculture Department material places Bhilwara, Chittaurgarh, Rajsamand and parts of Udaipur, Pratapgarh and Sirohi in this zone; Banswara and Dungarpur fall under the Humid Southern Plain.
Q4Which agro-climatic zone of Rajasthan includes Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh?
Ganganagar and Hanumangarh fall in the Irrigated NW Plain zone (Zone IB), transformed by canal irrigation from IGNP and Gang Canal.
Q5How many Rajasthan districts were under cold wave alert on January 11-12, 2026?
IMD issued cold wave alert for 11 Rajasthan districts; Churu and Didwana-Kuchaman at red alert.
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6In November 2025, which Rajasthan hill station recorded 0 degrees Celsius for the first time in 15 years?
7The main reason for scanty rainfall in western Rajasthan is:
8What is the approximate average annual rainfall in Jaisalmer, one of the driest districts of Rajasthan?
9Consider the following statements about Rajasthan's arid climate: 1. The 25 cm isohyet roughly separates the extreme arid western desert from the semi-arid zone. 2. Under Koeppen's classification, the western Thar Desert region is a hot desert climate with very low rainfall and large diurnal range. 3. Rajasthan's average annual rainfall is about 75 cm and rises to more than 150 cm in Jhalawar. Which of the statements given above are correct?
10Consider the following statements about Rajasthan's climate: 1. The Thar Desert is a hot and arid subtropical desert receiving less than 250 mm of annual rainfall. 2. The Marusthali region receives less than 25 cm of average annual rainfall. 3. The Bharatpur-Dholpur region is classified as the hot semi-arid BSh zone of western Rajasthan. 4. Mount Abu is Rajasthan's coolest place mainly because of its high altitude around Guru Shikhar. Which of the statements given above are correct?
11Consider the following statements about Rajasthan's climate and physiography: 1. The 50 cm isohyet roughly follows the Luni basin and separates eastern Rajasthan from the Rann of Kutch. 2. The 25 cm isohyet roughly separates the extreme arid western desert from the semi-arid zone. 3. The Aravalli Range extends across Rajasthan from southwest to northeast. 4. Eastern Rajasthan is described as a hot desert region with annual rainfall below 25 cm. Which of the statements given above are correct?
12Consider the following statements about climate and agro-climatic features of Rajasthan: 1. The 25 cm isohyet roughly separates the extreme arid western desert from the semi-arid zone. 2. Under Koeppen's classification, the western Thar Desert region is BWhw, marked by very low rainfall and large diurnal temperature range. 3. Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh fall in the Irrigated North-Western Plain zone transformed by canal irrigation. 4. Rajasthan's average annual rainfall is about 75 cm, ranging from less than 25 cm in western Jaisalmer to more than 150 cm in Jhalawar. Which of the statements given above are correct?
13Consider the following statements about winds and rainfall in Rajasthan: 1. Loo refers to hot and dry summer winds in western Rajasthan during May-June. 2. Mount Abu receives the highest rainfall in Rajasthan due to the orographic effect on the Aravalli. 3. Bharatpur-Dholpur belongs to the hot semi-arid BSh climate zone of western Rajasthan. Which of the statements given above are correct?
14With reference to cold wave conditions in Rajasthan in November 2025, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Mount Abu recorded 0°C in November for the first time in 15 years. 2. Fatehpur in Sikar district recorded the state's lowest temperature at 2.9°C. 3. Cold wave Yellow Alerts were issued for Jaipur and Jodhpur districts specifically. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
15Consider the following statements about climate and agro-climatic regions of Rajasthan: 1. Bhadla Solar Park is located in Jodhpur district and has a capacity of 2,245 MW. 2. South-eastern Rajasthan receives rainfall from both the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal monsoon branches. 3. Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu form the Internal Drainage Dry Area zone with inland drainage rivers like Kantli and Sabi. 4. Kota and Bundi belong to the arid western zone with the lowest rainfall in Rajasthan. Which of the statements given above are correct?