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In Rajasthan, the speed of 'Loo' may reach _____.

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  1. 100 km./hr.

  2. 110 km./hr.

  3. 120 km./hr.

  4. 140 km./hr.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
In Rajasthan, the speed of 'Loo' may reach $140km/hr$
Summer in Rajasthan (April to June)
Summer in Rajasthan begins from March. The climate remains dry and hot during summer seasons and the temperature gradually rises in the month of April, May and June. In some region of Rajasthan like the western part and the eastern part of Aravalli Range, other places like Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Phalodi and Barmer experiences a temperature of 40°C to 45°C. It even rises to a maximum temperature of 49°C during summer. The summer nights in Rajasthan remains cold with 20°C to 29°C temperature.

Luckily, Rajasthan also have some places like Udaipur and Mount Abu, where one can escape during summer to avoid the unbearable heat of the sun. These tourist destinations enjoy a pleasant climate with 38°C and 31.5°C (respectively) in summer. At night, the temperature drops down to 25°C and 22°C respectively.

A maximum temperature of 45°C is experienced in the major part of the state consisting of arid west and semi-arid mid-west in June.

In Rajasthan, during the summer season temperature is normally above _________ centigrade.

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  1. $20^\circ$ - $30^\circ$

  2. $25^\circ$ - $30^\circ$

  3. $30^\circ$ - $35^\circ$

  4. $30^\circ$ - $40^\circ$

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The hottest of all seasons, summer extends in Rajasthan from April to June. During summers, the temperature in Rajasthan is very high and it ranges somewhere between 32 degree Celsius and 46 degree Celsius. The place has an average temperature of 38 degree Celsius. The only place in the state which has a lower temperature during this season is Mt Abu. At day, hot winds blow from the west and these winds are called ‘Loo’.

The shelter belts have stabilised the sand dunes in ________.

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  1. Assam

  2. Goa

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Kerala

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Shelter belts have stablished sand dunes in the states of Rajasthan. Wind erosion is a very serious problem in the Rajasthan region , particularly during the summer months when the dry and barren soils are exposed to strong wind. Shelter belts have been found to be extremely useful in increasing productivity of agricultural land in arid and semi arid regions.

Soils of Western Rajasthan have a high content of ________.

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  1. Aluminium

  2. Calcium

  3. Nitrogen

  4. Phosphorus

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Correct Option: B

In which of the following places is the arid type of climate found?

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  1. Brahmaputra valley

  2. Deccan plateau

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Ganga valley

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • India is divided into different climatic conditions. These varied climatic conditions in India is contributed by the latitudinal difference.
  • Saurashtra, Kachchh, and Rajasthan are the regions that experience an arid climate with low or no rains and too dry to separate vegetation.

Rain water harvesting structures are built in Rajasthan are called _____________________.

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  1. Khadians and Johads

  2. Gaddhas and Johads

  3. Khadians and Gaddhas

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Khadins is a water reaping techniques utilized in parts of Rajasthan.
In this strategy pits are dug, so rainwater can be collected in it. 
A johad is a water stockpiling tank essentially utilized as a part of the territory of Harayana and Rajasthan, India, that gathers and stores water consistently, to be utilized by people and dairy cattle.

Which river of India is called Vridha Ganga?

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  1. Godavari

  2. Narmada

  3. Krishna

  4. Kaveri

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.

The highest multipurposed dam built on the river Ravi is :

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  1. Kahalgaon

  2. Rihand dam

  3. Bhakra Nagal

  4. Ranjit Sagar dam

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ranjit Sagar Dam is hydroelectric project on river Ravi. It is shared by Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. Its height is 160m and it is used for both irrigation as well as power generation.

The soil formed by the weathering of basalt rocks is.

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  1. Red soil

  2. Black soil

  3. alluvial soil

  4. Laterite soil

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Correct Option: B

The Chambal River which flows through Rajasthan and drains into Bay of Bengal arises from ________.

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  1. Vindhyas

  2. Aravalli

  3. Himalayas

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River in central India, and thus forms part of the greater Gangetic drainage system. The river flows north-northeast through Madhya Pradesh, running for a time through Rajasthan, then forming the boundary between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh before turning southeast to join the Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh.