Q11. Which of the following is an essential criterion for a settlement to be designated as a Statutory Town in Rajasthan?
Urbanization in Rajasthan: RAS Prelims MCQs
21 RAS Prelims MCQs on urbanisation in Rajasthan cover the level of urbanisation, the history of its cities and the character of its towns. The first municipality, the founders of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Ajmer, Kota’s coaching economy, Bikaner’s growth and industrial towns like Bhilwara are asked as facts, matches and statements.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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Q12. 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.
Q13. 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.
Q14. Select the correct sequence of the top four cities of Rajasthan arranged in descending order based on their total population (Census 2011).
Explanation
According to the 2011 Census, the top four cities of Rajasthan by population are Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota and Bikaner, in that order.
Q15. In which year was the desert city of Bikaner founded by Rao Bika?
Explanation
Bikaner was founded by Rao Bika in 1488.
Q16. Consider the following statements about Ajmer as a historical and religious urban center.
I. It is renowned for the Dargah of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
II. Pushkar, a town situated very close to Ajmer, is famous for the Brahma Temple.
III. Ajmer was the capital of the Chauhan dynasty before the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It is renowned for the Dargah of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
II. Pushkar, a town situated very close to Ajmer, is famous for the Brahma Temple.
III. Ajmer was the capital of the Chauhan dynasty before the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Ajmer has the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, Pushkar with the Brahma Temple is close by and Ajmer was the capital of the Chauhans before the Delhi Sultanate. All three statements are correct.
Q17. 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): Over the last two decades, Kota has experienced a unique demographic shift with a massive influx of a young floating population.
Reason (R): Kota has emerged as a premier national hub for engineering and medical entrance coaching institutes.
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): Over the last two decades, Kota has experienced a unique demographic shift with a massive influx of a young floating population.
Reason (R): Kota has emerged as a premier national hub for engineering and medical entrance coaching institutes.
Explanation
Kota has seen a large influx of young students because it is a premier national centre for engineering and medical entrance coaching. This is why its floating population has risen, so R explains A.
Q18. Which of the following statements incorrectly characterizes the urban growth of Bikaner?
Explanation
Bikaner was a transit point on the caravan routes, depends on the Indira Gandhi Canal for water and is known for red sandstone havelis. Its economy is not devoid of agricultural processing and not based only on heavy metals, so C is incorrect.
Q19. Which of the following is not considered a primary contributor to the industrial economy of Kota city?
Explanation
Kota has chemical and fertiliser plants, thermal and atomic power and Kota Doria weaving. It is not a coastal city, so offshore oil drilling is not a part of its economy.
Q20. Match List-I with List-II regarding historic cities and their founders and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
| Historic City | Founder |
|---|---|
| A. Jaipur | i. Rao Jodha |
| B. Jodhpur | ii. Maharana Udai Singh II |
| C. Udaipur | iii. Sawai Jai Singh II |
| D. Ajmer | iv. Ajayapala Chauhan |
Explanation
Jaipur was founded by Sawai Jai Singh II, Jodhpur by Rao Jodha, Udaipur by Maharana Udai Singh II and Ajmer by Ajayapala Chauhan, according to this list. This gives A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 11 | (d) Presence of a municipality, corporation, cantonment board, or notified town area committee. |
| 12 | (c) IV only |
| 13 | (c) Bhilwara |
| 14 | (a) Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Bikaner |
| 15 | (b) 1488 |
| 16 | (d) I, II, and III |
| 17 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 18 | (c) Its economy is entirely devoid of agricultural processing and is strictly based on heavy metal industries. |
| 19 | (a) Large-scale offshore oil drilling |
| 20 | (a) A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv |
Key facts from Urbanization in Rajasthan
- The level of urbanisation in Rajasthan was 24.87 per cent in the 2011 Census.
- Mount Abu was the first municipality established in Rajasthan in the British period.
- The B. R. Patel Committee recommended Jaipur as the capital of Rajasthan.
- Jaipur was founded by Sawai Jai Singh II, Jodhpur by Rao Jodha, Udaipur by Maharana Udai Singh II and Bikaner by Rao Bika in 1488.
- Kota has an industrial base in chemicals, fertilisers and power, and a large floating student population because of its coaching institutes.
- Bhilwara is an industrial city heavily reliant on textiles; the order of the top four cities in 2011 was Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota and Bikaner.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Urbanization in Rajasthan?
This page has 21 practice MCQs on Urbanization in Rajasthan (Rajasthan Geography). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
What was the level of urbanisation in Rajasthan in 2011?
24.87 per cent of the population lived in urban areas according to the 2011 Census, below the national average of about 31 per cent, so most people in the State still live in villages.
Which was the first municipality of Rajasthan?
Mount Abu, established in the British period. Its cool climate made it a hill station and the summer headquarters of the Rajputana Agency, and the town has a long record of local government.
Why does Kota have a large young population?
Because it has become a national hub of coaching institutes for engineering and medical entrance examinations. Students from across India stay in the city, forming a large floating population.