CET Graduation Level 2024 | CET Rajasthan Geograohy | CET Geography MCQs By Narendra Sir

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Narendra Choudhary discusses the geography and economics of Rajasthan, highlighting key points such as the state's area, latitudinal positions, physical regions, and climate classifications. The text also covers details about new districts, river basins, plateaus, forests, wildlife sanctuaries, conservation efforts, agriculture, mineral production, and demographic data like sex ratio and literacy rates in Rajasthan.

Insights

  • Rajasthan covers 10.41% of India's total area, with latitudinal positions ranging from 23° 3 minutes to 30° 12 minutes, and its southernmost point in Kushalgarh and northernmost in Kona village.
  • The physical regions of Rajasthan include the Western Desert with a 50 cm rainfall, divided into dry and semi-dry parts based on a 25 cm rainfall line, with the Shekhawati region encompassing the Ghaggar and Katli river basins.

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Recent questions

  • What is the area of Rajasthan?

    3,229 sq. km, representing 10.41% of India's total area.

  • Where is the southernmost point of Rajasthan located?

    Kushalgarh tehsil of Banswara district.

  • What is the latitude range of Rajasthan?

    23° 3 minutes to 30° 12 minutes.

  • When was Dholpur established as a district?

    April 15, 1982.

  • What is the rainfall in the Western Desert region of Rajasthan?

    50 cm.

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Summary

00:00

Geography and Economics of Rajasthan: Overview

  • Narendra Choudhary hosts the Prahar series on geography and economics of Rajasthan.
  • Discusses the area of Rajasthan being 3,229 sq. km, representing 10.41% of India's total area.
  • Mentions the southernmost point of Rajasthan in Kushalgarh tehsil of Banswara district.
  • Highlights the northernmost point in Kona village of Ganganagar district.
  • Explains the latitudinal positions of Rajasthan from 23° 3 minutes to 30° 12 minutes.
  • Describes the eastern point of Rajasthan as Silana village in Dholpur district at 78° 17 minutes east longitude.
  • Talks about the formation of new districts in Rajasthan, with Dholpur being the 27th district on April 15, 1982.
  • Mentions the creation of Hanumangarh on July 12, 1994, Karauli on July 19, 1997, and Pratapgarh on January 26, 2008.
  • Announces the formation of 19 new districts and three divisions in Rajasthan, with a review meeting led by Lalit K Panwar.
  • Discusses the physical regions of Rajasthan, including the Western Desert receiving 50 cm of rainfall.

15:07

Geography and Climate of Rajasthan

  • The desert region of Rajasthan is divided into dry and semi-dry parts based on a 25-centimeter rainfall line.
  • The eastern border of the desert region is 50 centimeters from the rainfall line, marking the transition from dry to semi-dry.
  • The Ghaggar river basin in Rajasthan includes the Hanumangarh and Ganganagar districts.
  • The Shekhawati region in Rajasthan includes the Ghaggar and Katli river basins, with Churu, Jhunjhunu, and Neemka police station in the Katli basin.
  • The Jawai and Mahi river basins are part of the desert region in Rajasthan, with the Jawai River flowing through Pali and having the Jawai Dam in Sumerpur.
  • The plateaus in Rajasthan include Siroi, Abu, Gulgul, Salumber, Lasadia, and Mandesh, each with distinct heights and locations.
  • The Bhora plateau in Rajsamand is known as the watershed in Rajasthan.
  • The plateau of Bijolia is matched with the buffalo road, while the plateau of goods is matched with the Garh road.
  • The area of terrestrial flow in Rajasthan is known as the Shekhawati region.
  • The climate of Rajasthan is classified into dry, semi-arid, sub-humid, humid, and extreme desert regions, influenced by factors like vegetation cover, continental climate, and continentality.

28:58

"Rajasthan's Climate, Couples, and Chambal River"

  • The soil structure mirrors that of the Aravalli mountain range.
  • The direction and position are all under option D.
  • Influence and origin stem from this location.
  • The text discusses what to do and what not to do, all under option D.
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  • Couples are described as indecisive and sometimes crazy.
  • Becoming a couple is deemed challenging.
  • The text delves into the classification of Rajasthan's climate by Köppen.
  • Rajasthan is divided into four parts based on Köppen's classification.
  • The Chambal River's dams are discussed in sequence from source to mouth.

44:11

Rajasthan's Forests and Wildlife: Key Facts

  • The percentage of Record Forest in Rajasthan is 9.60.
  • There are 3296 forests in Rajasthan covering an area of 9.60.
  • Sevan grass grows in Jaisalmer district.
  • The National Desert Park is located in Jaisalmer.
  • The largest sanctuary in Rajasthan is the Bihav Sanctuary.
  • Akal Wood Fossils Park in Rajasthan contains marine plants and dinosaur fossils.
  • Sevan grass is known as lassie thor cd botanically.
  • Protein-rich grass is called the bird's godown.
  • The Great Indian Bustard is known as the state bird of Rajasthan.
  • The conservation center for the Great Indian Bustard is located in Sorsan, Jaisalmer.

59:00

Rajasthan: Land, People, and Resources

  • Bhai Saheb and Udaipur have desert soil, discussing hilly areas and quotas.
  • Mention of Cyro Jax and Raven Nina, with a query about Gypsy Feras in Ganganagar and Bikaner.
  • Discussion on shifting agriculture, Waller, Chi Mata, and Daj.
  • Explanation of Nabhi MG as a variety of wheat and viticulture for grape cultivation.
  • Mention of Mecca in southern Rajasthan, with a reference to Chittor and Bhilwara.
  • Establishment of the National Mustard Research Center in 1993, gaining research center status in 2009.
  • Highest sex ratio in Rajasthan according to Census 2011, with Dungarpur having the highest and Dholpur the lowest.
  • Literacy rates in Rajasthan as per Census 2011, with Kota, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Jaipur having the highest, and Jalore, Sirohi, and Pratapgarh the lowest.
  • Rajasthan as the sole producer of minerals like iron, lead zinc, and rock phosphate, with mining areas in Banswara, Indergarh (Bundi), and Jopper.
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