GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Earliest evidence of ploughed field was found in which of the following sites of Rajasthan ?

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    Kalibangan
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    Ahar
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    Khetri
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    Neem ka Thana
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Answer : 1. "Kalibangan "
Explanation :

1. The oldest evidence of plowing the fields has been found from Kalibanga.

2. It is situated on the banks of Ghaggar (Saraswati) river in Hanumangarh district of northern Rajasthan.

3. Kalibanga was excavated in 1960 by B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar had started it.

4. Evidence of farming is found from Kalibanga, which is the oldest in the world.

5. Evidence of fire altars are found in a row on a raised platform made of raw bricks.

Q:

Which of the following folk dance is related to Kalbeliya tribe?

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    Agni Dance
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    Indoni Dance
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    Gavri Dance
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    Valar Dance
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Answer : 2. "Indoni Dance "
Explanation :

1. Indoni dance is one of the famous folk dances of Rajasthan. This dance is especially performed by the people of Kalbelia caste.

2. Indoni, Shankaria, Panihari, Bagadiya are dances of Kalbelia caste. Kalbelia tribe is mainly known for Kalbelia dance.

3. It is an integral part of their culture. It is performed by all the men and women of this tribe on all occasions of joy and celebration.

Q:

Which of the following herb is not used as tonic?

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    Brahmi
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    Shankhaphuli
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    Safed Musli
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    Sadabahar
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Answer : 4. "Sadabahar "
Explanation :

The most important characteristic of evergreen plants is that they always remain green, no matter what the weather. They do not shed their leaves, but replace them with new leaves every year. Evergreen plants thrive well in cold or dry climates, where plants that lose their leaves in winter may die.

Q:

Which of the following medicinal herb is not identified as critically endangered?

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    Safed Musli
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    Gokhru
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    Guggal
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    Chirmi
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Answer : 4. "Chirmi"
Explanation :

Chirmi or Gunja are the seeds of a creeper, which come in two colours, red and white. The color of half of its seeds is red or white and the other half is black. There is also a black-seeded Gunja which is extremely rare.

Q:

In the protohistoric times where were abundant copper reserves found?

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    Kalibangan
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    Jodhpura
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    Ganeshwar
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    Raidh
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Answer : 3. "Ganeshwar"
Explanation :

Ganeshwar Civilization - Neem Ka Thana (Sikar) Excavation on the banks of Kantli River RC Aggarwal 1977 Vijaykumar 1978-79 Mother of Copper Age Civilization Evidence of abundant copper material, fish hooks (harpoons), copper pin, stone magan/dam.

Q:

Which is the largest source of salt production in Rajasthan? 

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    Pachbhadra
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    Sambhar
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    Pokaran
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    Didwana
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Answer : 2. "Sambhar "
Explanation :

1. Sambhar Lake: This is a saltwater lake located near Jaipur city in Rajasthan state of India. This lake is situated at an altitude of 1,200 feet above sea level.

2. Sambhar Salt Lake is the largest brackish lake in India and the source of most of Rajasthan's salt production.

3. It produces 196,000 tons of clean salt every year.

4. Which is about 9% of India's salt production.

Q:

Approximately how much part of the total area of Rajasthan is covered by Thar desert?

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    40 percent
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    61 percent
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    67 percent
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    56 percent
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Answer : 2. "61 percent "
Explanation :

According to India, the extent of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan is 62% and 61.11% of the total area of Rajasthan is surrounded by desert.

Q:

The correct order of drainage basins from north to south is : 

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    Sabi- Banganga - Berach - Som
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    Banganga - Sabi - Berach - Som
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    Sabi - Berach - Som - West Banas
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    Banas - West Banas - Som - Berach
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Answer : 1. "Sabi- Banganga - Berach - Som "
Explanation :

The correct order of drainage basins from north to south is

Sabi - Banganga - Bedach - Mon

1. The Sabi river originates near the Dhara Ji temple of Ajitgarh in the Sikar district of Rajasthan. This river originated from Rajasthan, Haryana and then fell into Yamuna from Najafgarh in Delhi.

2. Banganga begins in the hills near Bairath in Jaipur district.

3. The Bedach River originates from the Gogunda hills of Rajasthan. Initially, this river was called the Ayad River. The total length of this river is 190 km. Is.

4. It originates near Amarkantak in Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh, which is located east of the source of Narmada River in the Vindhyachal Hills.

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