Q311. What is the proportion of financial and water sharing between Rajasthan and Gujarat respectively in the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project?
Rajasthan Geography: RAS Prelims MCQs
529 RAS Prelims practice MCQs on the geography of Rajasthan are on this page, in 13 chapters. They cover location, extent and physiography, rivers and lakes, climate, natural vegetation and wildlife, soils, agriculture, livestock, irrigation, minerals, population, urbanisation, tribes and tourism. Each question has an answer and an explanation, in the formats the exam uses.
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Q312. Select the correct sequence of the major dams constructed on the Chambal River from downstream (North) to upstream (South):
Explanation
Going from the downstream end, the Chambal dams are the Kota Barrage, Jawahar Sagar, Rana Pratap Sagar and Gandhi Sagar, with Gandhi Sagar farthest upstream in Madhya Pradesh.
Q313. The Mahi Bajaj Sagar dam is physically located in which of the following districts?
Explanation
The Mahi Bajaj Sagar dam is in the Banswara district, on the Mahi river.
Q314. According to the bilateral agreement for the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project, how is the generated hydroelectricity distributed?
Explanation
By the agreement for the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project, the hydroelectricity is allocated to Rajasthan, and the water and cost are shared in a different ratio.
Q315. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the national significance of Rajasthan’s mineral wealth?
Explanation
Rajasthan is often called the ‘Museum of Minerals’ because it hosts a vast diversity of mineral resources. The state produces about 81 different types of minerals, including both metallic and non-metallic varieties. This geological richness contributes significantly to the national economy, making Rajasthan a critical hub for mining activities and industrial raw materials in India.
Q316. Read the given statements and select the correct answer from the options provided: Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Degana mines in Nagaur district represent a strategically significant mineral deposit in India.
Reason (R): Rajasthan possesses the only major workable deposit of tungsten in India, primarily found as wolframite ore.
Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Degana mines in Nagaur district represent a strategically significant mineral deposit in India.
Reason (R): Rajasthan possesses the only major workable deposit of tungsten in India, primarily found as wolframite ore.
Explanation
The Degana mines located in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan are recognized as a strategically vital site for tungsten production in India. Rajasthan holds the distinction of possessing the only major workable deposit of tungsten ore, specifically wolframite. This mineral is essential for manufacturing hard steel alloys and defense equipment, justifying its strategic importance to the nation.
Q317. Read the given statements and select the correct answer from the options provided:
Statement I: Rampura-Agucha is globally recognized as one of the world’s largest zinc mines.
Statement II: The Rampura-Agucha mine is situated in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan.
Statement I: Rampura-Agucha is globally recognized as one of the world’s largest zinc mines.
Statement II: The Rampura-Agucha mine is situated in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan.
Explanation
Rampura-Agucha is globally renowned as one of the world’s largest and richest zinc-producing mines. However, geographical records indicate that this major mining operation is located in the Bhilwara district, not Udaipur. While Udaipur is famous for the Zawar mines, Rampura-Agucha remains the primary source of lead and zinc concentrates within the Bhilwara region of Rajasthan.
Q318. Match the items in List I with those in List II and select the correct answer using the options provided:
| Mineral | Major Mining Area in Rajasthan |
|---|---|
| A. Lead and Zinc | i. Morija-Banol |
| B. Copper | ii. Degana |
| C. Tungsten | iii. Khetri |
| D. Iron Ore | iv. Zawar |
Explanation
Lead and zinc are primarily extracted from the Zawar mines in Udaipur. Copper mining is synonymous with the Khetri-Singhana belt in Jhunjhunu. Tungsten is famously produced at the Degana mines in Nagaur district. Iron ore deposits are found at Morija-Banol near Jaipur. These sites represent the most significant industrial locations for the respective minerals within the state of Rajasthan.
Q319. Identify the odd one out among the following minerals based on their classification as metallic or non-metallic minerals in Rajasthan:
Explanation
Classification of minerals separates them into metallic and non-metallic categories. Lead, zinc, and copper are all metallic minerals because they contain metal elements and are processed for metal extraction. In contrast, gypsum is a non-metallic mineral primarily composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate. It is widely used in agriculture and the construction industry rather than for metal production.
Q320. Match the items in List I with those in List II and select the correct answer using the options provided:
| Copper Mines | District |
|---|---|
| A. Khetri-Singhana | i. Alwar |
| B. Kho-Dariba | ii. Bhilwara |
| C. Pur-Dariba | iii. Jhunjhunu |
| D. Bhagot-ka-Bas | iv. Sikar |
Explanation
Khetri-Singhana is in Jhunjhunu, Kho-Dariba in Alwar, Pur-Dariba in Bhilwara and Bhagot-ka-Bas in Sikar. This gives A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 311 | (a) 45:55 |
| 312 | (a) Kota Barrage - Jawahar Sagar - Rana Pratap Sagar - Gandhi Sagar |
| 313 | (d) Banswara |
| 314 | (a) Entire 100 percent is allocated to Rajasthan |
| 315 | (b) Rajasthan is known as the ‘Museum of Minerals’ due to its diverse and vast mineral wealth |
| 316 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 317 | (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect |
| 318 | (a) A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i |
| 319 | (c) Gypsum |
| 320 | (a) A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv |
Key facts from Rajasthan Geography
- The RPSC syllabus lists Rajasthan’s location, extent and physiography, rivers and lakes, climate, vegetation, biodiversity, soils, agriculture, livestock, irrigation, population, urbanisation and tribes.
- Many questions ask for a number or a name: the area of the State, a district’s density, the length of a canal, the home district of a mine.
- Rajasthan is the biggest State of India by area, and several chapters test the contrast between the arid west and the humid south-east.
- Minerals, irrigation and wildlife are the chapters with the most name-based questions, so keep a list of districts and projects.
- Population questions use Census 2011 figures.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Rajasthan Geography?
This page has 529 practice MCQs on Rajasthan Geography. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the Rajasthan geography set cover?
Thirteen chapters: location, extent and physiography; rivers and lakes; climate; natural vegetation, biodiversity and conservation; soils; agriculture; livestock and animal husbandry; irrigation; minerals; population; urbanisation; tribes; and tourism.
Is Rajasthan geography in the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. RPSC lists Geography of Rajasthan as a separate part of the syllabus, including location, rivers, climate, vegetation, soil, agriculture, livestock, irrigation, population, urbanisation and tribes, after the world and India sections.
How can I prepare Rajasthan geography quickly?
Keep a Rajasthan map and mark every river, dam, mine, sanctuary and fair that appears. Attempt each chapter, read the explanations and revise the numbers: area, population, density and canal lengths.