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Q1. Ruparel (Rupnarayan) River flows through which districts?
Explanation
Ruparel originates from Alwar hills (Thanagazi) and flows through Alwar and Bharatpur. It is an inland drainage river ending in wetlands.
Q2. Sukli River is a tributary of which river?
Explanation
Sukli is a tributary of Jawai (which itself is tributary of Luni), flowing in Sirohi district.
Q3. Which river is known as 'Vaan ki Asha' (Hope of the Forest)?
Explanation
Banas literally means 'Van ki Asha' (Hope of the Forest). It flows through Rajsamand, Bhilwara, Ajmer, Tonk, and Sawai Madhopur.
Q4. The longest river originating within Rajasthan and flowing entirely within the state is:
Explanation
The Banas River (about 512 km) originates from the Khamnor Hills near Kumbhalgarh in Rajsamand district and flows entirely within Rajasthan before joining the Chambal. It is the longest river flowing completely within the state.
Q5. Which river is known as the 'Lifeline of Southern Rajasthan'?
Explanation
The Mahi River is known as the 'Lifeline of Southern Rajasthan.' It originates from the Vindhyan Range in Madhya Pradesh and flows through Banswara and Dungarpur districts before entering Gujarat.
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Q6. The Ghaggar River in Rajasthan is considered to be the remnant of which ancient river?
Q7. The Jaisamand Lake (Dhebar Lake) in Rajasthan is:
Q8. Nakki Lake in Mount Abu was formed by which geological process?
Q9. Pichola Lake is located in which city?
Q10. Pushkar Lake is located near which Aravalli pass?
Q11. The 'Parvan' River is a tributary of which river?
Q12. Sambhar Lake is famous for being:
Q13. Rajasthan's share of surface water resources compared to its area is approximately:
Q14. West Banas River originates from which area?
Q15. Rajsamand Lake was constructed by which Mewar ruler?
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