Q21. Which of the following statements about Chand Baori is incorrect?
Water Bodies and Water Heritage: RAS Prelims MCQs
101 RAS Prelims MCQs on the water bodies and water heritage of Rajasthan cover traditional harvesting structures and famous lakes. The reasons for water conservation in an arid land, stepwell design, the Khadin and Kund systems and the history of the lakes of Udaipur and Ajmer are all part of the question set, and the explanations link each structure to its region.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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Q22. Which of the following sequences represents the correct chronological order of historical influence visible in the architecture of Chand Baori from oldest to newest?
Explanation
The original stepwell dates from the Gurjara-Pratihara period, the Chauhans made additions and the pavilions were added in Mughal times. The order is Gurjara-Pratihara, Chauhan, Mughal.
Q23. Which of the following represents the correct geographical sequence of the prominent lakes of Udaipur from North to South?
Explanation
Going from north to south, the lakes of Udaipur are Fateh Sagar, Swaroop Sagar and Pichola.
Q24. The famous island palaces Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir are situated in which of the following waterbodies?
Explanation
Jag Niwas (the Lake Palace) and Jag Mandir are island palaces in Lake Pichola at Udaipur.
Q25. Identify the correct statement regarding the ecological significance of Sambhar Lake.
Explanation
Sambhar is a large saline lake and a Ramsar site, important for the flamingos and other waterbirds that gather there. It is neither a freshwater irrigation lake nor a crater lake.
Q26. Which of the following ghats is historically NOT associated as a primary ghat at Pushkar Lake?
Explanation
Brahma Ghat, Gau Ghat and Varah Ghat are among the ghats of Pushkar Lake. Dashashwamedh Ghat belongs to Varanasi, so it is the one not associated with Pushkar.
Q27. The siltation problem in Pushkar Lake is most directly a consequence of which of the following activities?
Explanation
Pushkar Lake has silted up mainly because vegetation was cleared and sand was mined in the feeder streams and hills. This increased the silt carried into the lake.
Q28. Which of the following strategies represents the most scientifically sound approach for the long-term ecological restoration of Pushkar Lake?
Explanation
The sound way to restore Pushkar Lake in the long term is to reforest the Aravalli catchment and regulate land use there. Cementing or deep pumping would harm the lake.
Q29. Consider the following statements regarding Pushkar Lake.
I. It is situated in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan.
II. It is mentioned in ancient texts like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
III. The lake’s water is naturally highly saline, making it unfit for agricultural use.
IV. The National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) undertook projects to desilt and conserve the lake.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It is situated in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan.
II. It is mentioned in ancient texts like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
III. The lake’s water is naturally highly saline, making it unfit for agricultural use.
IV. The National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) undertook projects to desilt and conserve the lake.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Pushkar Lake is in Ajmer district and is mentioned in ancient texts including the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The National Lake Conservation Plan carried out desilting work, and its water is not highly saline, so III is wrong.
Q30. Ana Sagar Lake, a prominent artificial lake in Ajmer, was constructed in the 12th century by which ruler?
Explanation
Ana Sagar in Ajmer was built in the 12th century by Arnoraja, a Chauhan ruler and the grandfather of Prithviraj III.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 21 | (d) It stays full of water year-round due to an underground river. |
| 22 | (b) Gurjara-Pratihara foundation, Chauhan additions, Mughal pavilions |
| 23 | (b) Fateh Sagar, Swaroop Sagar, Pichola |
| 24 | (a) Lake Pichola |
| 25 | (d) It is a Ramsar Site designated for its importance to flamingos. |
| 26 | (b) Dashashwamedh Ghat |
| 27 | (a) Removal of vegetation and sand mining in feeder streams and hills. |
| 28 | (c) Reforesting the Aravalli catchment and regulating land use patterns. |
| 29 | (c) I, II, and IV only |
| 30 | (d) Arnoraja |
Key facts from Water Bodies and Water Heritage
- Chand Baori at Abhaneri in Dausa district is one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India, with about 3,500 steps.
- Chand Baori has steps on three sides and a multi-storied pavilion on the fourth.
- A tube well is not a traditional water harvesting structure; Khadin, Kund and Baori are.
- Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir are island palaces in Lake Pichola, Udaipur.
- Sambhar Lake is a Ramsar site, important for flamingos.
- Ana Sagar in Ajmer was built in the 12th century by Arnoraja, and the Baradari on its embankment by Shah Jahan.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Water Bodies and Water Heritage?
This page has 101 practice MCQs on Water Bodies and Water Heritage (Rajasthan History, Art and Culture). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Where is Chand Baori?
At Abhaneri in Dausa district. It is among the deepest and largest stepwells in India, with about 3,500 narrow steps on three sides and a multi-storied pavilion on the fourth side, and it was built in the Gurjara-Pratihara period.
What is a Kund?
A Kund is a sloped catchment that guides rainwater into a central underground pit. It is a traditional harvesting structure of the arid zone, where rainfall is low and erratic and every drop has to be saved for the dry months.
Which lake in Alwar has a historic hunting lodge?
Siliserh Lake, in Alwar district, built by Maharaja Vinay Singh. It was made to bring water to Alwar for drinking and agriculture, and its scenic setting and old lodge later made it a popular spot for visitors.