Description : Wind energy received in abundance in Western Rajasthan and Gujarat has not been so far utilized and developed to the maximum. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Wind energy received in Western Rajasthan and Gujarat falls under the category of potential resources.
Description : Select the correct statement about biodiversity. (a) The desert areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animal species as well as numerous rare animals. (b) Large scale ... and endemism. (d) Conservation of biodiversity is just a fad pursued by the developed countries.
Last Answer : (c) Western ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism.
Description : What role do “Guls” or “Kuls” of the Western Himalayas and “Khadin” and “Johads” in parts of Rajasthan play ? Describe. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) In Western Himalayas people build diversion channels like guls' or kuls'. (ii) In arid and semi-arid regions, agricultural fields were converted into rain-fed storage structures. (iii) These ... and moisten the soil like the Khadins' in Jaisalmer and Johads' in other parts of Rajasthan.
Description : Western Rajasthan receives no rain from the Arabian Sea branch of the South West Monsoon winds. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Arabian sea branch of South-West Monsoon strikes the Saurashtra peninsula and passes over the western Rajasthan, parallel to the Aravalli range. It hardly causes any min in Western Rajasthan because it undergoes ... As the area lies on the lee ward side of the Aravalli range, no rain is caused.
Description : Rana Pratap Sagar Plant (Rajasthan) is associated with: [CDS 1999] (a) nuclear power (b) solar energy (c) hydroelectricity (d) irrigation
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Which State of India is leading in solar energy generation? (1) Gujarat (2) Rajasthan (3) Haryana (4) Uttar Pradesh
Last Answer : (2) Rajasthan Explanation: According to data released by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on June 4, 2015, Rajasthan has become number one state in the country in terms of total installed capacity ... : 1000 MW; Madhya Pradesh : 563 MW; Maharashtra : 363 MW; Andhra Pradesh : 247 MW.
Description : Explain why : (i) Large area of Western Rajasthan lacks rail transport. (ii) Northern P -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Economically backward areas like Western Rajasthan lacks railways transport due to sandy tracks where construction is difficult and expensive. (ii) Northern plains have dense network of roads ... difficult terrains as well as underwater. It involves low energy consumption and is eco-friendly.
Description : (i) Give two reasons as to why Western Rajasthan is a desert. (ii) Name any two Himalayan drainage systems of India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Western Rajasthan is a desert because it lies in the rain shadow area of the Aravalli Hills in the Bay of Bengal branch of the southwest monsoons coming from the east. These winds when ... Himalayan drainage systems of India are: 1. The Indus drainage system. 2. The Ganga drainage system.
Description : Give reasons as to why parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and the lee ward side of western ghats are drought prone. -Geography 9th
Last Answer : Parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and the leeward side of the Western Ghats are drought-prone because of the scanty rainfall received by these regions during the monsoon rains. The progressive decrease in the ... Arabian Sea branch. It is the windward side of the Ghats that receives the maximum rain.
Description : The driest part of India is (a) Rann of Kutch (b) Rajasthan (c) Leh (d) Hinterland of Western Ghats
Description : Soil of Western Rajasthan have a high content or (a) Aluminium (b) Calcium (c) Nitrogen (d) Phosphorus
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : The driest part in India is in (a) Jaisalmer (Western Rajasthan) (b) Bhatinda (Punjab) (c) Darbhanga (Bihar) (d) Gandhinagar (Gujarat)
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Which of the following processes is responsible for producing the sand dunes in western Rajasthan? (1) Wind erosion (2) Erosion by water (3) Wind deposition (4) Mechanical weathering
Last Answer : (3) Wind deposition Explanation: In physical geography, a dune is a hill of sand built either by wind or water flow. Dunes occur in different forms and sizes, formed by interaction with the flow ... the sand grains: and (3) a topography whereby the sand particles lose their momentum and settle out.
Description : The driest part of India is – (1) Western Rajasthan (2) Jammu and Kashmir (3) Gujarat (4) Madhya Pradesh
Last Answer : (1) Western Rajasthan
Description : Parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and the leeward side of the Western Ghats are droughtprone.
Last Answer : Ans: The parts fall in the rain shadow area of the A r a v a l l i. H e n c e , t h e y a r e d r o u g h t p r o n e a n d d o n't r e c e i v e m u c h o f r a i n fa l l.
Description : Soils of Western Rajasthan have a high content of a) Aluminium b) Calcium c) Nitrogen d) Phosphorus
Last Answer : b) Calcium
Description : Which of the following processes is responsible for producing the sand dunes in western Rajasthan ? (1) Wind erosion (2) Erosion by water (3) Wind deposition (4) Mechanical weathering
Last Answer : Wind deposition
Description : Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below: i. Rajasthan receives the highest solar radiation in the country. ii. India has the fifth largest installed wind power in the world. iii. The ... (A) i and ii (B) i, ii and iii (C) ii and iii (D) i and iv
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Fishing is highly developed along the western coast of India as (a) The continental shelf along the western coast is not well developed(b) The continental shelf along the western coast is well ... coast is well developed (d) The continental slope along the western coast is not well developed
Last Answer : (b) The continental shelf along the western coast is well pronounced
Description : In addition to natural harbours and a hospitable climate, America was easily accessible because of its: (a) Well developed interior waterways (b) Exclusive Western deserts (c) Well travelled interior routes (d) All of these (e) None of these
Last Answer : (a) Well developed interior waterways
Description : Discuss how rainwater harvesting in semi-arid regions of Rajasthan is carried out. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Houses in the semi arid regions of Rajasthan have traditionally constructed tanks for storing drinking water. They are big and are a part of the well-developed rooftop rainwater ... compulsory for all the houses to have rooftop rainwater harvesting structures. Defaulters are severely punished.
Description : How can land degradation be checked in Rajasthan as the state is having arid soil ? Mention any two methods. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Control on over grazing. (ii) Stabilisation of sand dunes.
Description : How people harvest water in the semi- arid and arid regions of Rajasthan ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : By building underground tanks.
Description : Why is rooftop rainwater harvesting important in Rajasthan ? Explain. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) The rainwater stored in tankas is an extremely reliable source of drinking water when all other sources are dried up. (ii) Rainwater is considered the purest form of natural water. (iii) Many ... There is lack of perennial rivers in Rajasthan. (v) The rainfall is not reliable in this region.
Description : Answer the following questions in about 120 words. Discuss how rainwater harvesting in semi-arid regions of Rajasthan is carried out. -SST 10th
Last Answer : People in Rajasthan follow rooftop water harvesting to store drinking water. In the arid and semi-arid regions, the agricultural fields are covered in water storage structures which store the ... of water in plenty and thus, people refrain from using the rooftop rainwater harvesting technique.
Last Answer : Rain water harvesting in semi-arid region of Rajasthan is carried out in the following ways :- In Bikaner, Phalodi and Barmer, almost all the houses traditionally had underground tanks or tankas' ... falling on the rooftops would travel down the pipe and was stored in these underground tankas'.
Description : What are the Khetri mines in Rajasthan famous for? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Khetri mines in Rajasthan are famous for copper production.
Description : Which is the main cause of land degradation in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Main Cause: Large scale overgrazing has caused severe land degradation. (ii) Measures to check include: (a) Afforestation and proper management of grazing. (b) Planting of shelter belts of plants. (c) Stabilization of sand dunes by growing thorny bushes. (d) Control on overgrazing.
Description : Explain the working of underground tanks as a part of roof top rainwater harvesting system practised in Rajasthan. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) In semi-arid and arid regions of Rajasthan almost all the houses traditionally had underground tanks for storing drinking water. (ii) The tanks can be as large as big rooms. (iii) The ... underground tanks. (vi) Usually first rain water is not collected to clean the rooftop and the pipe.
Description : Why is roof top water harvesting important in Rajasthan? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Roof top water harvesting is important in Rajasthan because: (i) It was commonly practised to store drinking water. (ii) The rainwater can be stored in the tanks till the next rainfall, making it an ... cool. (v) Some houses still maintain the tanks since they do not like the taste of tap water.
Description : Where is the seat of Rajasthan High Court? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The seat of the Rajasthan High Court is at Jodhpur and bench at Jaipur.
Description : Rajasthan receives very little rainfall. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Because it is parallel to the Aravallies.
Description : Name the important trees of Rajasthan. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Babul, Khajuri, Date-Palm.