Geographical Scenario (Rajasthan)

Total Questions: 19

1. The Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project is a joint venture of - [Raj. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (b) Gujarat and Rajasthan
Solution:The Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project is a joint venture of Gujarat and Rajasthan for harnessing the waters of Mahi river for development of irrigation and power, for which an agreement was reached in the year 1966 between the two states. Mahi Bajaj Sagar dam is a dam across the Mahi river. It is situated in Banswara district of Rajasthan.

2. Those district of Rajasthan which are located on international border is [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (a) Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer
Solution:Rajasthan has a 1070 Km long international border line (Radcliff Line) with Pakistan. Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Barmer districts are situated on this border.

3. Which of the following cities in Rajasthan is the closest to the Pakistani border? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (c) Ganganagar
Solution:Among the given options, Ganganagar city of Rajasthan is closest to the Pakistan border.

4. The district having North-South extension is: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (c) Chittorgarh
Solution:Chittorgarh, among the given options, has a north-south extension.

5. Adjacent districts of Rajasthan are : [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (c) Sirohi, Pali, Nagaur
Solution:Nagaur, Pali and Sirohi districts of Rajasthan are adjacent north to south respectively.

6. Arrange the following districts of Rajasthan in correct order from east to west [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

(1) Bundi

(2) Ajmer

(3) Udaipur

(4) Nagaur

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 4, 3
Solution:The correct east to west order of the given districts of Rajasthan is- Bundi - Ajmer - Nagaur - Udaipur.

7. With which State Rajasthan Shares its smallest inter-state boundary? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (d) Punjab
Solution:Rajasthan has smallest interstate border with Punjab and longest border with Madhya Pradesh.

8. Which city in Rajasthan is part of the National Capital Region? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (a) Alwar
Solution:Alwar and Bharatpur districts of Rajasthan are part of the National Capital Region. NCR is a central planning region centred upon the National Capital Territory in India.

9. 'Green Energy Corridor' will pass through which of the following districts of Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (a) Ajmer, Chittorgarh, Bikaner
Solution:'Green Energy Corridor' will pass through Ajmer, Chittorgarh and Bikaner district of Rajasthan.

10. The pair which is different as per the situation is: [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (c) Jaisalmer-Jalore     
Solution:The border of Jaisalmer and Jalore districts do not meet as Barmer district falls between them. Other pairs are of adjacent districts.