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Q1Barchan sand dunes are commonly found in which part of Rajasthan?
Barchan (crescent-shaped) sand dunes are found in the western Thar Desert of Rajasthan, particularly in Jaisalmer, Barmer, and Jodhpur districts. They are formed by wind action in arid regions.
Q2The location of Rajasthan in terms of latitude and longitude is approximately:
Rajasthan extends from approximately 23°3'N to 30°12'N latitude and 69°30'E to 78°17'E longitude. The Tropic of Cancer passes through its southernmost part (Banswara).
Q3Consider the following statements about ecosystems and physiographic belts in Rajasthan: 1. The Eastern Plain ecosystem is located east of the Aravalli. 2. The Hadoti ecosystem is located in the south-eastern region of Rajasthan. 3. Aravalli has high biodiversity because of extensive vegetation. 4. Teak forests are characteristic of the Western Sandy Plain ecosystem, not Hadoti. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct according to the KB extracts. Statement 4 is incorrect because the same KB places teak forests in the Hadoti ecosystem, not the Western Sandy Plain.
Q4Consider the following statements about the Aravalli and related rock formations in Rajasthan: 1. Delhi Supergroup rocks occur in the NE Aravalli belt. 2. The NE Aravalli belt includes Alwar, Jaipur, Ajmer and Udaipur. 3. Ser is the second highest peak of the Aravalli Range and is located in Sirohi district. 4. Deccan Trap rocks are mainly found in the NE Aravalli belt of Alwar and Jaipur. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is correct because Delhi Supergroup rocks are placed in the NE Aravalli belt. Statement 2 is correct because Alwar, Jaipur, Ajmer and Udaipur in that belt. Statement 3 is correct because Ser, about 1,597 m, is described as the second highest Aravalli peak in Sirohi. Statement 4 is incorrect because Deccan Trap rocks are associated with southern Hadoti, especially Jhalawar and Baran, not the NE Aravalli belt.
Q5Consider the following statements about Rajasthan's location and borders: 1. The Radcliffe Line separates Rajasthan from Nepal. 2. Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Barmer are the Rajasthan districts that border Pakistan. 3. Jodhpur district does not share a border with Pakistan. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the Radcliffe Line, also called the Zero Line, is the international border between Rajasthan in India and Pakistan. Statement 2 is correct because Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Barmer border Pakistan. Statement 3 is correct because Jodhpur does not share a border with Pakistan.
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6Rajasthan ranks which position among Indian states in terms of area?
7The Aravalli Range divides Rajasthan roughly into which two distinct geographic regions?
8The Hadoti Plateau region of Rajasthan includes which districts?
9The total length of Rajasthan's international border with Pakistan is:
10The Mahajan Field Firing Range, used for Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025, is located in which district of Rajasthan?
11Consider the following statements about physiography and climate of Rajasthan: 1. Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range and is located near Mount Abu in Sirohi district. 2. Ser, located near Guru Shikhar in the Mount Abu region, is the second highest Aravalli peak in Rajasthan. 3. Mount Abu records the highest rainfall in Rajasthan due to the orographic effect of the Aravalli. 4. Phalodi is known for Rajasthan's mildest winters because it is the southernmost district near the Tropic of Cancer. Which of the statements given above are correct?
12Marwar region traditionally includes which districts?
13Which of the following is NOT a physiographic region of Rajasthan?
14Which district forms the northern-most point of Rajasthan?
15Which district of Rajasthan has the largest area?