Geographical Scenario (Rajasthan)

11. Among the following geographical regions of Rajasthan the area having comparatively unclear balance flow is – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

(a) South-East
(b) North-Northwest
(c) South-Southwest
(d) North east

Correct Answer: (c) South-Southwest

Solution:Comparatively the north east part of Rajasthan has unclear balance flow.

12. As per Koeppen’s climate classification, which among the following are correctly matched? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

List-I	List-II
(A) Cwg	Bharatpur
(B) Bwhw	Barmer
(C) Bshw	Ganganagar
(D) Aw	Dungarpur

(a) (A), (C) and (D)
(b) (B), (C) and (D)
(c) (B) and (C)
(d) (A) and (D)

Correct Answer: (c) (B) and (C)

Solution:Koppen climate classification: The Koppen climate classification divides climates into four main climate groups in respect of Rajasthan, with each group being divided based on vegetation.

Climate Group	Climate	Extension
Aw	Humid/ Maximum Humid	Banswara, Pratapgarh, ungarnpur, Kota, Baran, Jhalawar
Bwhw	Arid	Major parts of Jaisalmer, ikaner, Minor parts of Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu
Bshw	Semi-Arid	Jalore, Barmer, Jodhpur, Pali, Nagaur, Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Hanumangarh
Cwg	Sub-Humid	Alwar, Ajmer, Bharatpur, Bundi, Bhilwara, Karoli, Chittorgarh, Dholpur, Dausa, Rajsamand, Sawai Madhopur, Sirohi, Tonk, Udaipur & Jaipur

13. The district of the adjacent state which does not directly touches the Rajasthan is – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

(a) Bhatinda
(b) Bhiwani
(c) Jhabua
(d) Kutch

Correct Answer: (a) Bhatinda

Solution:Borders of Bhiwani (Haryana), Jhabua (Madhya Pradesh) and Kutch (Gujarat) districts touches the border of Rajasthan. Whereas Bhatinda district of Punjab do not touch the border of Rajasthan.

14. The state flower of Rajasthan is : [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Kachnar
(b) Rohida
(c) Sunflower
(d) Nag Kesar

Correct Answer: (b) Rohida

Solution:Rohida (Tecomella Undulata) is the official state flower of Rajasthan. Godawan or Great Indian Bustard in the official Bird of Rajasthan. Khejri (Prosopis Cineraria) is official tree of Rajasthan state.

15. Which is not a correct match? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

List-I	List-II
(a) Bilwara	Peacock
(b) Churu	Black Buck
(c) Sawai Madhopur	Lion
(d) Jaisalmer	Great Indian Bustard

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Correct Answer: (c)

Solution:The correct match is as follows:

District	Mascot
Bilwara	Peacock
Churu	Black Buck
Sawai Madhopur	Tiger
Jaisalmer	Great Indian Bustard

16. How much percentage of total landmass area of India is in Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) 7.9%
(b) 11.4%
(c) 10.4%
(d) 13.3%

Correct Answer: (c) 10.4%

Solution:According to Census 2011, the total geographical area of Rajasthan is 342239 sq. km. It is the largest state of the Indian Union. Rajasthan occupies approximately 11 percent (10.41%) of the total area of India. It has 5930 km. long border including 1070 km. international border with Pakistan.

17. Total area of Rajasthan to India is : [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2003]

(a) 6%
(b) 13%
(c) 15%
(d) 11%

Correct Answer: (d) 11%

Solution:According to Census 2011, the total geographical area of Rajasthan is 342239 sq. km. It is the largest state of the Indian Union. Rajasthan occupies approximately 11 percent (10.41%) of the total area of India. It has 5930 km. long border including 1070 km. international border with Pakistan.

18. The area of the state of Rajasthan is above : [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2003]

(a) 2.8 lakh square km.
(b) 3.4 lakh square km.
(c) 4.5 lakh square km.
(d) 5.7 lakh square km.

Correct Answer: (b) 3.4 lakh square km.

Solution:According to Census 2011, the total geographical area of Rajasthan is 342239 sq. km. It is the largest state of the Indian Union. Rajasthan occupies approximately 11 percent (10.41%) of the total area of India. It has 5930 km. long border including 1070 km. international border with Pakistan.

19. As per a notification issued recently by the Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change of Rajasthan, how many wet-lands are there in the State? [Raj. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (b) 44

Solution:According to a notification issued by the Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change of Rajasthan in July, 2023, there are 44 wetlands in 19 districts of the state.

Geographical Scenario (Rajasthan)

11. Among the following geographical regions of Rajasthan the area having comparatively unclear balance flow is – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

12. As per Koeppen’s climate classification, which among the following are correctly matched? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

13. The district of the adjacent state which does not directly touches the Rajasthan is – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

14. The state flower of Rajasthan is : [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

15. Which is not a correct match? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

16. How much percentage of total landmass area of India is in Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

17. Total area of Rajasthan to India is : [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2003]

18. The area of the state of Rajasthan is above : [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2003]

19. As per a notification issued recently by the Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change of Rajasthan, how many wet-lands are there in the State? [Raj. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

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