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Location, Extent & Physiography MCQ — 170 Practice Questions with Answers

Practice 170 Location, Extent & Physiography multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.

170 Questions Geography of Rajasthan

Practice Questions

Q1. Rajasthan shares its longest international boundary with which country?

A Pakistan Correct
B China
C Nepal
D Bangladesh

Explanation

Rajasthan shares its international boundary with Pakistan (1,070 km), known as the Radcliffe Line. This is the only international boundary of Rajasthan. It touches 4 districts: Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, and Barmer.

Q2. Zero Line (Radcliffe Line) separates Rajasthan from:

A Gujarat
B Pakistan Correct
C Madhya Pradesh
D Haryana

Explanation

The Radcliffe Line (also called Zero Line) is the international border between Rajasthan (India) and Pakistan, drawn in 1947 by Sir Cyril Radcliffe.

Q3. Which NH connects Jaipur to Delhi?

A NH-8
B NH-48 (new numbering) Correct
C NH-15
D NH-11

Explanation

NH-48 (renumbered, previously NH-8) connects Delhi to Jaipur (via Gurgaon-Behror-Shahpura) and continues to Mumbai.

Q4. The only international land border (LOC/IB) crossing of Rajasthan with Pakistan is at:

A Munabao (Barmer) Correct
B Barmer
C Tanot (Jaisalmer)
D Jaisalmer

Explanation

Munabao in Barmer district is the rail border crossing point. The Thar Express (Jodhpur-Karachi) crosses here through Munabao-Khokhrapar.

Q5. The highest point of the Aravalli in Rajasthan is Guru Shikhar at what elevation?

A 1,350 m
B 1,850 m
C 1,722 m Correct
D 1,507 m

Explanation

Guru Shikhar at 1,722 m (5,650 ft) near Mount Abu in Sirohi is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range.

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Q6. What is a 'Rann' in Rajasthan's geography?

A A sand dune
B An oasis
C A rocky plateau
D A salt flat/marsh
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Q7. Mount Abu, the only hill station of Rajasthan, is located at an elevation of approximately:

A 1,722 metres
B 2,000 metres
C 1,220 metres
D 800 metres
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Q8. Sand dunes that are crescent-shaped with horns pointing downwind are called:

A Longitudinal dunes
B Barchans
C Star dunes
D Seif dunes
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Q9. The Akal Fossil Park contains fossils from which geological era?

A Cenozoic
B Paleozoic
C Precambrian
D Mesozoic (Jurassic)
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Q10. What are 'Playas' or 'Tataal' in the Thar Desert?

A Underground streams
B Sand dunes
C Dry lake beds
D Rocky hills
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Q11. The Bhadar Solar Park is located in which district of Rajasthan?

A Bikaner
B Jaisalmer
C Barmer
D Jodhpur
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Q12. The Thar Desert covers approximately what percentage of Rajasthan?

A 30%
B 40%
C 75%
D 61%
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Q13. The Aravalli Range divides Rajasthan into how many major physical divisions?

A 5
B 4
C 3
D 2
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Q14. Rajasthan area:

A 4,00,000 sq km
B 3,00,000 sq km
C 3,42,239 sq km
D 2,50,000 sq km
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Q15. Which region of Rajasthan is called 'Chhappan Ka Maidan'?

A Banswara
B Jodhpur
C Barmer-Sanchore
D Jaisalmer

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