Q431. What is the primary cause-and-effect relationship driving the growth of census towns in Rajasthan in recent years?
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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Q432. Consider the following districts of Rajasthan to be arranged in descending order of their urban population percentage based on Census 2011.
I. Ajmer
II. Kota
III. Jaipur
IV. Jodhpur
Which of the following represents the correct sequence?
I. Ajmer
II. Kota
III. Jaipur
IV. Jodhpur
Which of the following represents the correct sequence?
Explanation
Based on the 2011 Census, Kota leads Rajasthan in urban population percentage at 60.3 percent. Jaipur follows as the second most urbanized district with 52.4 percent. Ajmer occupies the third position with 40.1 percent urbanization, while Jodhpur follows in the fourth spot with 34.3 percent. This sequence highlights the industrial and administrative centers’ demographic dominance in the state.
Q433. Which was the first municipality to be established in Rajasthan during the British colonial period in 1864?
Explanation
The establishment of formal municipal governance in Rajasthan began during the British colonial era. Mount Abu became the first town to have a municipality in 1864. This mountain retreat served as an important administrative and summer station for the British, necessitating early urban management systems. Other towns like Ajmer and Beawar followed suit in subsequent years for administration.
Q434. Consider the following statements regarding the historical growth of towns in Rajasthan.
I. Many towns in the medieval period originated as military garrisons or forts.
II. The introduction of the railway network in the 19th century led to the decline of traditional trade route towns.
III. Post-independence reorganization of princely states resulted in several former capitals losing their administrative prominence.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Many towns in the medieval period originated as military garrisons or forts.
II. The introduction of the railway network in the 19th century led to the decline of traditional trade route towns.
III. Post-independence reorganization of princely states resulted in several former capitals losing their administrative prominence.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Rajasthan’s urban history is shaped by military, economic, and political factors. Medieval towns often developed around strategic forts and garrisons. The nineteenth-century railway expansion altered traditional trade routes, causing some ancient towns to decline. Following India’s independence, the reorganization of various princely states led to a shift in administrative importance, affecting several former capital cities and their growth.
Q435. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): The historical towns of Churu and Ramgarh experienced economic stagnation during the late 19th century.
Reason (R): The development of coastal ports and the railway network diverted the traditional caravan trade routes away from the Thar Desert.
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): The historical towns of Churu and Ramgarh experienced economic stagnation during the late 19th century.
Reason (R): The development of coastal ports and the railway network diverted the traditional caravan trade routes away from the Thar Desert.
Explanation
Churu and Ramgarh stagnated in the late 19th century because ports and railways diverted the old caravan trade away from the Thar desert, so R explains A.
Q436. Identify the odd one out among the following historical towns based on their primary function during their foundation.
Explanation
Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, and Ranthambore were historically established as defensive military garrisons and fort towns by various Rajput dynasties. Their primary function was strategic and political. In contrast, Bhilwara developed essentially as a commercial and industrial center, eventually becoming a major textile hub. This difference in origin distinguishes Bhilwara from the other fortress-based historical settlements in the Rajasthan region.
Q437. A village in Rajasthan has a population of 6000, a density of 450 persons per square kilometer, and 60 percent of its male working population is engaged in agriculture. According to the Census of India, how will this settlement be classified?
Explanation
A settlement is classified as urban by the Census only if it meets three specific criteria simultaneously. While this village has over five thousand residents and a density above four hundred, only sixty percent of its male workforce is in non-agricultural sectors. Since the requirement is a minimum of seventy-five percent, the settlement remains classified as a rural settlement.
Q438. Which of the following is an essential criterion for a settlement to be designated as a Statutory Town in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Statutory towns are urban units defined by law regardless of their demographic characteristics. Any settlement that possesses an urban local body, such as a municipal corporation, municipal council, or cantonment board, is automatically classified as a statutory town. This legal status is conferred by the state government through specific administrative notifications under the relevant municipal legislation and governing acts.
Q439. Consider the following statements regarding the classification of urban centers based on population size by the Census of India.
I. Class I towns have a population of 100,000 and above.
II. Class II towns have a population between 50,000 and 99,999.
III. Class III towns have a population between 20,000 and 49,999.
IV. The majority of the urban population in Rajasthan lives in Class IV and Class V towns.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. Class I towns have a population of 100,000 and above.
II. Class II towns have a population between 50,000 and 99,999.
III. Class III towns have a population between 20,000 and 49,999.
IV. The majority of the urban population in Rajasthan lives in Class IV and Class V towns.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The Census of India categorizes urban centers into six classes based on population size. Class I towns exceed one hundred thousand residents, while Class II and III cover specific intermediate ranges. In Rajasthan, the majority of the urban population actually resides in Class I cities rather than Class IV or V towns. Therefore, the claim about smaller towns is inaccurate.
Q440. Which of the following towns is recognized primarily as an industrial city heavily reliant on the textile sector in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Bhilwara is recognized as the textile capital of Rajasthan due to its high concentration of spinning and weaving mills. The city’s economy is primarily driven by the production of synthetic fabrics and denim, earning it the title of the Manchester of Rajasthan. This industrial specialization distinguishes it from religious or desert-based urban centers like Pushkar, Bikaner, or Jaisalmer.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 431 | (d) Economic diversification in large villages meeting urban demographic criteria. |
| 432 | (b) II, III, I, IV |
| 433 | (b) Mount Abu |
| 434 | (d) I, II, and III |
| 435 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 436 | (c) Bhilwara |
| 437 | (a) Rural Settlement |
| 438 | (d) Presence of a municipality, corporation, cantonment board, or notified town area committee. |
| 439 | (c) IV only |
| 440 | (c) Bhilwara |
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.