Q1. What is the average number of rainy days in western Rajasthan per year?
A 15-25 Correct
B 5-10
C 60-70
D 40-50
Explanation
Western Rajasthan receives rainfall on about 15-25 days per year, while eastern parts receive rain on 40-60 days.
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Q2. According to Koeppen's climate classification, the western desert region of Rajasthan falls under which climate type?
A Cwg — Monsoon with dry winter
B BWhw — Hot desert (arid) Correct
C Aw — Tropical wet and dry
D BSh — Semi-arid steppe
Explanation
The western Thar Desert region of Rajasthan is classified as BWhw (hot desert/arid climate) under Koeppen's classification, characterized by extreme heat, very low and erratic rainfall (below 25 cm), and large diurnal temperature range.
Q3. Which district of Rajasthan receives the highest rainfall?
A Banswara
B Udaipur
C Sirohi
D Jhalawar Correct
Explanation
Jhalawar receives the highest average annual rainfall (about 95-100 cm) among all districts of Rajasthan.
Q4. The Western Disturbance affecting Rajasthan in November 2025 is an extratropical storm from which region?
A Caspian Sea
B Mediterranean Sea Correct
C Bay of Bengal
D Arabian Sea
Explanation
Western Disturbances are extratropical storm systems originating from the Mediterranean region.
Q5. The main reason for scanty rainfall in western Rajasthan is:
A Proximity to the sea
B Dense forest cover
C Aravalli Range lies parallel to the Arabian Sea monsoon branch Correct
D High altitude of the region
Explanation
The Aravalli Range runs roughly parallel to the direction of the Arabian Sea monsoon winds (SW to NE). Since the range does not obstruct these winds perpendicularly, moisture-laden winds pass over western Rajasthan without causing significant rainfall.
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Q6. Rajasthan's first solar power plant was established at:
A Tanot, Jaisalmer
B Bhadla, Jodhpur
C Pokaran, Jaisalmer
D Mathania, Jodhpur
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Q7. Bhadla Solar Park is in which district?
A Bikaner
B Jodhpur
C Jaisalmer
D Barmer
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Q8. Which wind system brings maximum rainfall to Rajasthan?
A Arabian Sea monsoon
B Bay of Bengal monsoon
C Western disturbances
D Local winds
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Q9. The Jodhpur-Barmer-Jaisalmer region falls under which type of climate?
A Hot desert (BWh)
B Temperate
C Tropical wet
D Tropical monsoon
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Q10. Which part of Rajasthan receives the highest average annual rainfall?
A Jaipur (central)
B Bikaner-Ganganagar (north-west)
C Jaisalmer (western desert)
D Mount Abu and southeastern Rajasthan (Jhalawar-Banswara)
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Q11. The 25 cm isohyet line roughly divides Rajasthan into which two regions?
A North and South
B East and West
C Desert and Semi-arid
D Plains and Plateau
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Q12. Which place in Rajasthan records the highest temperature in summer?
A Jodhpur
B Jaisalmer
C Barmer
D Phalodi (Jodhpur)
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Q13. In November 2025, which Rajasthan hill station recorded 0 degrees Celsius for the first time in 15 years?
A Ranakpur
B Udaipur
C Kumbhalgarh
D Mount Abu
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Q14. 'Loo' in Rajasthan refers to:
A Monsoon winds
B Hot and dry summer winds
C Dust storms
D Cold winds in winter
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Q15. The 'Marusthali' region of Rajasthan experiences average annual rainfall of:
A Less than 25 cm
B More than 75 cm
C 50-75 cm
D 25-50 cm
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