Historical names of Rajasthan regions MCQ — 2 Practice Questions with Answers

Explanation

Jaisalmer and its surrounding desert-cultural belt have historically been associated with the name Mand, so Mand fits the blank. Vagad refers to the south-western tribal belt around Banswara and Dungarpur, not Jaisalmer. Hadoti denotes the south-eastern region around Kota and Bundi. Shekhawati is the north-eastern belt of Rajasthan, especially around Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu, known for its painted havelis. Therefore, the ancient regional name linked with Jaisalmer is Mand.

Explanation

Jodhpur is the correct choice because the historical region around it was known as Maru, then Maruvara, and later Marwar. The term reflects the desert tract of western Rajasthan and became closely associated with the Rathore-ruled Jodhpur state. Jaipur belongs to the Dhundhar region, so it does not match this naming sequence. Bharatpur is linked with the eastern Braj area of Rajasthan. Dholpur is also in eastern Rajasthan and is not historically identified with Maru or Marwar.