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Khetri copper complex is situated at ________________.

  1. Jhunjhunu

  2. Pilani

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Udaipur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan).
Khetri Copper Complex. Khetri is situated at the foothills of the Aravalli Range, which hosts copper mineralization, giving rise to a 80 km long metallogenetic province from Singhana in the north to Raghunathgarh in the south, popularly known as Khetri Copper Belt.

Geographical tourist places of Rajasthan can also be called as ______________.

  1. Historical tourist places

  2. Natural tourist places

  3. Religious tourist places

  4. All of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Geographical tourist places are nothing but those tourist sites that are present in nature and hence are called Natural tourist places. Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer, Jaisamand, Fateh Sagar, Pichola Lake, Udai Sagar Lake are examples of natural or geographical tourist sites of Rajasthan. The other geographical sites of Rajasthan include national parks like Ranthambore, Sariska, desert national park of Jaisalmer and Balmer etc.

Which of the following is/are main tourist centres of Rajasthan _____________.

  1. Jaipur-aamer circuit

  2. Maru circuit

  3. Mewar circuit

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasthan is a place which holds a glorious sites of tourism which includes geographical, historical and religious site. It attracts people from all over the world. For the ease, the tourism of Rajasthan is divided into various circuits namely Jaipur-Ajmer circuit, Maru circuit and Mewar circuit.

What is written on the tourism logo of Rajasthan? 

  1. Incredible state of India

  2. Gods own state

  3. Heaven on Earth

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) is an agency of Government of Rajasthan set up in 1978 to develop tourism in the state. Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation was given full status of industry in the year 1989. The logo of Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) is ‘Incredible state of India’. The Corporation organises package tours, fairs, festivals, entertainment, shopping and transport services.

Pushkar Lake is located in __________________.

  1. Ajmer 

  2. Jaislamer

  3. Jaipur

  4. Jodhpur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pushkar Lake is also called as Pushkar Sarovar. It is located in the pushkar town of Ajmer district. Pushkar Lake is a sacred lake of the Hindus. The Hindu scriptures describe it as "Tirtha-Raj" – the king of pilgrimage sites. Temple of Pushkar is located near Puskar Lake. The deity worshiped in this temple is Lord Brahma.

Chambal sanctuary conserves which of the following?

  1. Alligators and crocodiles

  2. Tigers

  3. Elephants

  4. One horned rhinoceros


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

National Chambal Sanctuary, also called the National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the Shore of Chambal River. It conserves crocodiles and alligators. Apart from this it also protects critically endangered gharial (small crocodiles), the red-crowned roof turtle and the endangered Ganges river dolphin.

Historical tourist places namely Vijaystambh and Kirtistambh of Rajasthan are situated in ______________.

  1. Jaisalmer

  2. Ajmer

  3. Chittorgarh

  4. Bikaner


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vijaystambh and Kirtistambh are one among many historical sites present in Rajasthan. This stambh or pillar is an imposing victory monument located in Chittorgarh of Rajasthan. It was constructed by Mewar king Rana Kumbha in 1448 to commemorate his victory over the combined armies of Malwa and Gujarat led by Mahmud Khilji. 

Mehrangarh fort of Rajasthan is located in ______________.

  1. Jaisalmer

  2. Ajmer

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Chittorgarh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajasthan is a place which holds glory for immense number of tourist sites that attract people from all over the world.  It has many historical sites. One among them is Mehrangarh Fort. This fort is located in Jodhpur of Rajasthan and is one of the largest forts in India. This fort was built by Rao Jodha in the year 1460.

Which of the national parks is not situated in Rajasthan?

  1. Ranthabore national park

  2. Bandipur national park

  3. Sariska national park

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tourist sites of Rajasthan include national parks like Ranthambore, Sariska, desert national park of Jaisalmer and Balmer etc. among the given options Bandipur national park is not present in Rajasthan, it is located in Karnataka.

Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer, Jaisamand Lake, Fateh Sagar, Pichola Lake, Udai Sagar are examples of __________________.

  1. Historical tourist places

  2. Geographical places

  3. Religious places

  4. All of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajasthan is a place which holds glory for immense number of tourist sites that attract people from all over the world.  Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer, Jaisamand Lake, Fateh Sagar, Pichola Lake, Udai Sagar Lake are examples of natural or geographical tourist sites of Rajasthan. The other geographical sites of Rajasthan include national parks like Ranthambore, Sariska, desert national park of Jaisalmer and Balmer etc.