RAS question
What is found on the islands within Jaisamand Lake?
Correct answer: (A) A Bhil tribal settlement.
A Bhil Mina tribal settlement is found on one of the seven islands within Jaisamand Lake.
Explanation
Jaisamand Lake, also known as Dhebar Lake, has seven islands, and Rajasthan Tourism states that one of them is still inhabited by the Bhil Minas. The notable human feature on the lake's islands is a Bhil tribal settlement, not a monastery, fort, or sanctuary located on an island. Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary is close to the lake and protects the surrounding biodiversity, while the lake itself was built by Maharana Jai Singh in 1685 during the construction of a dam on the Gomti River.
Why the other options are wrong
- (B) Jaisamand Lake's islands are associated with habitation by Bhil Minas rather than a Buddhist monastery.
- (C) Jaisamand Sanctuary is close to the lake, but the island-specific fact is Bhil Mina habitation, not a wildlife sanctuary on the island.
- (D) The dam, Shiva temple, queen's summer palace, and cenotaphs are around the lake, while a Rajput fort is not located on its islands.
Concept
Rajasthan's lake geography often requires clear distinction between physical features, tribal settlement, and protected areas around major lakes. Lakes like Jaisamand combine location, origin, communities, and conservation context in one site.