Rajasthan Geography Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Akal Wood Fossil Park is located at-
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6311fcc0f0d47409ab360ac5- 1Jodhpurfalse
- 2Barmerfalse
- 3Jaisalmertrue
- 4Bikanerfalse
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Answer : 3. "Jaisalmer"
Explanation :
1. Wood Fossil Park is located in the 'Marubhoomi National Park'.
2. Akal Wood Fossil Park is a National Geological Monument of India.
3. It is situated in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan.
4. It is also a biodiversity heritage site.
Q: In which year Rajasthan Canal Board (present name Indira Gandhi Canal Board) was formed?
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Answer : 2. "1958"
Explanation :
1. The Indira Gandhi Canal is the main canal of Rajasthan. Its old name was "Rajasthan Canal". It flows in the northwestern part of Rajasthan state. It is also called Maruganga of Rajasthan.
2. Rajasthan Canal Board (present name Indira Gandhi Canal Board) was formed in the year 1958.
Q: The latitudinal extent of Rajasthan state is -
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6329f7a5751e5310a5bc7b43- 123°3' South to 30° 12' Southfalse
- 223°3' North to 30° 12' Northtrue
- 323°3' North to 30° 12' Southfalse
- 430° 12' North to 23° 3' Southfalse
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Answer : 2. "23°3' North to 30° 12' North "
Explanation :
1. According to the globe, India is located in northern latitude and eastern longitude. (Northern Hemisphere and Eastern longitude)
2. Rajasthan state is located from 23°03′ north latitude to 30°12′ north latitude and from 69°30′ east longitude to 78°17′ east longitude.
Q: When did Rajasthan Govt. adopt Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?
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62ed1497ceafbe581b83b628- 109th September, 1972false
- 201st September, 1973true
- 301st December, 1972false
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Answer : 2. "01st September, 1973"
Q: Most dominant sand dunes in the western desert of Rajasthan are in -
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62a9ef654dee44100be76c6c- 1Barkhanfalse
- 2Longitudinalfalse
- 3Transversefalse
- 4Parabolictrue
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Answer : 4. "Parabolic "
Explanation :
Parabolic Sand Dune-
1. Parabolic Sand Stupa is also called Parabolic Sand Stupa.
2. Sand stupas like Barkhan's viparita or women's hair pin (clip) are called parabolic sand stupas.
3. Parabolic sand stupas in Rajasthan are generally found in Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Barmer and Jodhpur.
4. Parabolic sand stupas are found most in Rajasthan because parabolic sand stupas are found in all the desert districts. Q: Jakham Dam is located in which District of Rajasthan?
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- 2Jhunjhunufalse
- 3Pratapgarhtrue
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Answer : 3. "Pratapgarh"
Q: In which region of Rajasthan Walra agriculture is practised? Choose the best suitable option.
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Answer : 2. "South"
Explanation :
1. Walara agriculture is a type of shifting agriculture, in which land is used for a few years and later abandoned due to lack of fertility and diseases in the soil. This agriculture is done by primitive tribes.
2. Banswara, Udaipur and Dungarpur districts of Rajasthan are inhabited by primitive tribes. Walara agriculture is practiced in these districts.
Q: The campaign 'Grow cotton - get happiness' in Rajasthan When and where was it started?
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61d5a35035bd1c6dbaf61c74- 1May 24, 2015, Jhalawarfalse
- 2May 24, 2015 , Karaulifalse
- 3May 24, 2017, Jhalawarfalse
- 4May 24, 2017, Jhalawartrue
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Answer : 4. "May 24, 2017, Jhalawar"
Explanation :
1. Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje launched the 'Grow Cotton - Get Happiness' campaign of the Shri Vallabh Pitti Group at Dhanodi in the Jhalawar district.
2. This campaign will give good income to the farmers from their cotton cultivation and will help them become financially strong.
3. Due to this campaign, the area under cotton cultivation in Rajasthan has increased significantly.