Rajasthan State

Q. The major cause of frequent occurrence of famine and droughts in Rajasthan is –

A
Unthoughtful use of water
B
Irregular rainfall
C
Degradation of forests
D
Land erosion

Correct Answer

Irregular rainfall

More Questions on Rajasthan

  • Q. Mewa-Nagar in Rajasthan is famous for:
    A)Exports of dry fruits
    B)Production of cumin seed
    C)Jain temple of Parshwanath
    D)Exports of Kathputli items
    Answer: Jain temple of Parshwanath
  • Q. The region of Rajasthan where ‘Harauti’ dialect is not generally spoken is –
    A)Jhalawar
    B)Kota
    C)Bharatpur
    D)Bundi
    Answer: Bharatpur
  • Q. Assertion: Nowadays there is ample production of food crops in the western desert districts of Rajasthan. Reason: Indira Gandhi canal has facilitated irrigation in the districts of Jaisalmer and Barmer. Select the correct statement among the following :
    A)Assertion is wrong and Reason is also wrong.
    B)Assertion is correct but reason is wrong.
    C)Assertion is correct and Reason is also correct.
    D)Assertion is correct but reason is correct.
    Answer: Assertion is correct and Reason is also correct.
  • Q. The highest number of state – level animal fairs in Rajasthan are held in the district?
    A)Nagaur
    B)Barmer
    C)Jhalawar
    D)Hanumangarh
    Answer: Nagaur
  • Q. When was the Rajasthan state information commission constituted?
    A)18 April, 2005
    B)18 April, 2008
    C)18 April, 2006
    D)18 April, 2007
    Answer: 18 April, 2006
  • Q. The ratio of fiscal deficit to gross state domestic product of Rajasthan in the year 2011 – 12 was – Rajasthan in –
    A)2.50%
    B)1.90%
    C)3%
    D)0.90%
    Answer: 3%
  • Q. The granth on architecture authored by Mandan which gives information on sculpture is
    A)Roop Mandan
    B)Griha Mandan
    C)Prasad mandan
    D)Vastusar Mandan
    Answer: Roop Mandan
  • Q. In which region of Rajasthan will you find Teak forests?
    A)Southern
    B)North - Eastern
    C)Central
    D)North - Western
    Answer: Southern
  • Q. Khariya, Raswani, Shobhala and Udisbhar are –
    A)actors of kuchamani khyal
    B)villages of Barmer district
    C)the varieties of wines
    D)the varieties of Kota Doriya sarees
    Answer: villages of Barmer district
  • Q. Proposed oil refinery at Pachpadra, Barmer is a joint venture of
    A)OIL and Government of Rajasthan
    B)HPCL and Government of India
    C)ONGCL and Government of India
    D)HPCL and Government of Rajasthan
    Answer: HPCL and Government of Rajasthan
  • Q. Among the crafts that have been shortlisted by National Institute of Design for Geographical Indicator Status is –
    A)Zari work of Ajmer and block printing of Sanganer
    B)Embroidery of Barmer and woollens of Jaisalmer
    C)Jaipur for blue pottery and Udaipur for clay work
    D)Paintings of Kishangadh and Namdas of Tonk
    Answer: Jaipur for blue pottery and Udaipur for clay work
  • Q. The basic reason for drought and famine in Rajasthan is –
    A)Irregular, Scanty and uncertain rainfall
    B)Degradation of forest and soil
    C)The extension of Aravalli from south-west to northeast
    D)Unthought and unscientific way of using water
    Answer: The extension of Aravalli from south-west to northeast
  • Q. Which of the following two districts of Rajasthan is having the lowest percentage of scheduled tribes (ST) to the total population in 2011?
    A)Bharatpur and Dhaulpur
    B)Churu and Sikar
    C)Ganganagar and Hanumangarh
    D)Bikaner and Nagaur
    Answer: Bikaner and Nagaur
  • Q. Where in Rajasthan is the famous Meenakri jewellery made?
    A)Jodhpur
    B)Udaipur
    C)Jaipur
    D)Bharatpur
    Answer: Jaipur
  • Q. Production of what has increased twice in the last four years in Rajasthan?
    A)Oilseeds
    B)Cereals
    C)Pulses
    D)Cotton
    Answer: Oilseeds
  • Q. District of maximum ups and downs in percentage quantity of annual rainfall?
    A)Jaipur
    B)Jaisalmer
    C)Barmer
    D)Banswara
    Answer: Banswara
  • Q. Which of the following cities is not located on the National Highway Number – 8?
    A)Ajmer
    B)Indore
    C)Jaipur
    D)Baroda
    Answer: Indore
  • Q. Which of the following list of awardees of Rajasthan Ratna 2013 is correct?
    A)Late. Gavri Devi, Late. Kailash Sankhla, Pandit Ram Narayan and Late. Nagendra Singh
    B)D.R. Mehta, Jasdev Singh, Laxmi Kumari Chundawat and Kripal Singh Shekhawat
    C)Laxmi Kumari Chundawat, D.R. Mehta, Jasdev Singh and Late. Hasrat Jaipuri
    D)Late. Gavri Devi, Maangi Devi, Pandit Ram Narayan and Late. Nagendra Singh
    Answer: Late. Gavri Devi, Late. Kailash Sankhla, Pandit Ram Narayan and Late. Nagendra Singh
  • Q. Per Capita Income at current prices in Rajasthan during 2007 – 08 is about –
    A)22,000
    B)24,000
    C)20,000
    D)18,000
    Answer: 22,000
  • Q. According to 2007 Livestock Census, the total number of livestock in Rajasthan is –
    A)547 Lakh
    B)579 Lakh
    C)491 Lakh
    D)484 Lakh
    Answer: 579 Lakh

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