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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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Population of Rajasthan: Growth, Density, Literacy and Sex Ratio
Q411. Consider the following demographic indicators comparing India and Rajasthan as per the 2011 Census: I. Rajasthan’s decadal growth rate (21.3%) is higher than India’s (17.7%). II. Rajasthan’s population density (200) is lower than India’s (382). III. Rajasthan’s overall literacy (66.1%) is lower than India’s (73.0%). IV. Rajasthan’s sex ratio (928) is lower than India’s (943). V. Rajasthan’s child sex ratio (888) is lower than India’s (919). Which of the combinations of the above statements is correct?
Explanation
Comparing Rajasthan and India based on 2011 figures reveals distinct demographic variations. Rajasthan exhibits a higher decadal growth rate and lower population density compared to national averages. Furthermore, the state lags in overall literacy and the overall sex ratio, while the child sex ratio remains significantly lower than the nationwide figure, illustrating the diverse developmental challenges present across the state’s various districts.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Population of Rajasthan: Growth, Density, Literacy and Sex Ratio
Q412. What is the approximate percentage of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rajasthan as per the 2011 Census?
Explanation
According to the 2011 Census, the Scheduled Tribe population makes up approximately thirteen point five percent of Rajasthan’s total population. These communities are primarily concentrated in the southern districts of the state, such as Banswara and Dungarpur. This demographic data is vital for ensuring proper representation and the effective delivery of developmental programs aimed at the socio-economic upliftment of tribal groups.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Population of Rajasthan: Growth, Density, Literacy and Sex Ratio
Q413. Given below are two statements: Statement I: The working-age population percentage is gradually increasing in Rajasthan. Statement II: This shift naturally reduces the overall demographic dependency ratio. Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Rajasthan is experiencing a shift in its age structure, with a growing percentage of people in the fifteen to sixty-four age bracket. This increase in the working-age population naturally leads to a decrease in the overall dependency ratio, as there are more potential earners relative to children and the elderly. This shift provides a unique opportunity for economic acceleration if managed with proper policies.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Population of Rajasthan: Growth, Density, Literacy and Sex Ratio
Q414. Identify the correct pair of districts that have a population density exceeding 500 persons per square kilometer in Rajasthan.
Explanation
In the 2011 Census, only two districts in Rajasthan were found to have a population density exceeding five hundred persons per square kilometer. Jaipur recorded the highest density in the state, followed by Bharatpur. These high figures are due to the fertile nature of the land, better water availability, and significant urban and industrial development in the eastern plains compared to the rest.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Population of Rajasthan: Growth, Density, Literacy and Sex Ratio
Q415. What is the approximate percentage of the Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rajasthan as per the 2011 Census?
Explanation
According to the 2011 Census, Scheduled Castes are about 17.8 per cent of Rajasthan’s population.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Population of Rajasthan: Growth, Density, Literacy and Sex Ratio
Q416. Find the odd one out among the following districts, based on their decadal growth rate being below the state average of 21.3 percent:
Explanation
Ganganagar, Jhunjhunu and Pali had growth rates below the State average of 21.3 per cent. Barmer has a high growth rate, above the average, so it is the odd one out.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Population of Rajasthan: Growth, Density, Literacy and Sex Ratio
Q417. Which pair of districts share the lowest male literacy rate (69.5%) in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Pratapgarh and Banswara share the lowest male literacy rate, about 69.5 per cent, in Rajasthan.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Population of Rajasthan: Growth, Density, Literacy and Sex Ratio
Q418. Given below are two statements: Statement I: Urban literacy in Rajasthan is considerably higher than rural literacy. Statement II: The gender gap in literacy is notably wider in rural areas compared to urban areas. Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Urban literacy in Rajasthan is considerably higher than rural literacy, so Statement I is true. The gender gap in literacy is wider in rural areas, so Statement II is true as well.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Population of Rajasthan: Growth, Density, Literacy and Sex Ratio
Q419. The Janani Suraksha Yojana in Rajasthan is a family welfare intervention most appropriately designed to target which of the following?
Explanation
The Janani Suraksha Yojana promotes institutional deliveries so as to reduce maternal and infant mortality.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Population of Rajasthan: Growth, Density, Literacy and Sex Ratio
Q420. Which two districts of Rajasthan have the lowest percentage of Scheduled Tribe (ST) population (approximately 0.3%)?
Explanation
Bikaner and Nagaur have the lowest percentage of Scheduled Tribe population, about 0.3 per cent.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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(c) I, II, III, IV, and V
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(b) 13.5 percent
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(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
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(a) Jaipur and Bharatpur
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(a) 17.8 percent
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(c) Barmer
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(d) Pratapgarh and Banswara
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(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
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(b) Promotion of institutional deliveries to reduce mortality rates.
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(d) Bikaner and Nagaur
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.
