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

Correct Answer

Irregular rainfall

More Questions on Rajasthan

  • Q. Consider the following statements about Jalipa-Kapurdi thermal power project of Rajasthan? 1. This power project is lignite based 2. It has been installed by the private developer Which of the above statement is/are correct?
    A)Only statement 2 is correct.
    B)Both 1 and 2 are correct.
    C)Both 1 and 2 are incorrect.
    D)Only Statement 1 is correct.
    Answer: Both 1 and 2 are correct.
  • Q. Two cities included for making general consumer index for industrial workers in Rajasthan are
    A)Kota and Beawar
    B)Jaipur and Ajmer
    C)Kota and Jaipur
    D)Jaipur and Jodhpur
    Answer: Kota and Jaipur
  • Q. For how many times President rule was promulgated in Rajasthan?
    A)6
    B)4
    C)2
    D)7
    Answer: 4
  • Q. The clan of Rajputs who ruled the princely state of Jaipur was:
    A)Kachhwaha
    B)Rathors
    C)Sisodias
    D)Hadas
    Answer: Kachhwaha
  • Q. In annual planning of Rajasthan for the year 1991 – 92, what percentage of expenditure is fixed for power sector?
    A)27.20%
    B)30.00%
    C)18.60%
    D)38.60%
    Answer: 27.20%
  • Q. National research centre of Mustard is located at –
    A)Nagaur
    B)Sevar
    C)Alwar
    D)Behrod
    Answer: Sevar
  • 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
    Answer: Irregular rainfall
  • Q. Where does the Ghaggar used to reach at the time of floods?
    A)Hanumangarh
    B)Anupgarh
    C)Talwara Lake
    D)Fort Abbas
    Answer: Anupgarh
  • Q. Which of the following vegetation is not found in Rajasthan?
    A)Tropical thorn
    B)Tropical desert
    C)Tropical dry
    D)Tropical moist deciduous
    Answer: Tropical moist deciduous
  • Q. Which of the following Act/Rule of Rajasthan has a provision of a joint meeting of Gram Sabha?
    A)Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996
    B)Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Modification of provisions in their application to the Scheduled Area) Act, 1999
    C)Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994
    D)Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Modification of provisions in their application to the Scheduled Areas) Rules, 2011
    Answer: Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Modification of provisions in their application to the Scheduled Areas) Rules, 2011
  • Q. Sewan grass’ is mainly grown in which district?
    A)Jodhpur
    B)Jaisalmer
    C)Banner
    D)Sikar
    Answer: Jaisalmer
  • Q. The prominent place of Vallabh sect in Rajasthan is –
    A)Kankroli
    B)Nathdwara
    C)Kishangarh
    D)Udaipur
    Answer: Nathdwara
  • Q. The geographical area of Rajputana was renamed as Rajasthan on :
    A)March 25, 1948
    B)March 31, 1949
    C)August 15, 1947
    D)November 1, 1956
    Answer: November 1, 1956
  • Q. The main function of colonisation in Rajasthan is to –
    A)acquire land by the government
    B)provide irrigation facilities
    C)provide residential plots
    D)allot land
    Answer: allot land
  • Q. A large reserve of copper in Rajasthan is located in –
    A)Bikaner
    B)Udaipur
    C)Didwana
    D)Khetri
    Answer: Khetri
  • Q. Districts having larger portion under intense dry farming –
    A)Dungarpur, Banswara
    B)Bhirwara, Ganganagar
    C)Jaisalmer, Barmer
    D)Ajmer, Pali
    Answer: Jaisalmer, Barmer
  • Q. When did the Rajasthan government approve the first forest policy?
    A)February 2010
    B)September 2011
    C)August 2010
    D)March 2011
    Answer: February 2010
  • Q. The Baroli temples are built in which temple art style?
    A)Dravida
    B)Vesara
    C)Nagar
    D)Panchayatan
    Answer: Vesara
  • Q. “Mundiyar ri Khyat” is about –
    A)Hadas of Bundi
    B)Sisodias of Mewar
    C)Chauhans of Sirohi
    D)Rathores of Marwar
    Answer: Rathores of Marwar
  • Q. The Pichwai paintings depict scenes from :
    A)Ramayana
    B)Life of Lord Krishna
    C)Mahabharat
    D)Lives of Rajput Kings
    Answer: Life of Lord Krishna

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