Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is ​Bikaner.

Key Points

• Matsya Union:
• At the time of the formation of Rajasthan, the fishery association formed during the first phase consisted of 4 princely states (Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Karauli).
  • The division of India was manifested by communal agitation on a great scale that overwhelmed the nation. 
  • Bharatpur and Alwar were also not secured from these riots.
  • On March 17, 1948, the Indian Government took over the supervision of these states as the rulers failed to uphold peace.
  • Neighbouring regions to these states were Karauli and Dholpur.
  • On Government advice, all four states agreed to come together to form the Matsya Union. 
  • Thus in the first stage of the merger, four Princely States to form the Matsya Union.

Important Points

• On March 30, 1949, the four states viz. Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer joined this integration and the region came to be known as the Greater Rajasthan.

The correct answer is Famous sculptor of Rajasthan.

• Usha Rani Hooja was a noted sculptor from Rajasthan.
• She has published a collection of her poems "Song & Sculpture". Her work was the subject of numerous exhibitions.

Additional Information

• Some of the awards honoured to Usha Rani Hooja are:
  • Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi Fellowship - 1990
  • Rajasthan Shree Award - 1982
  • Mewar Foundation Sajjan Singh Award - 1985
  • Veteran artist AIFACS Award -1988
  • FIE Foundation for Excellence in Sculpture - 1993

The correct answer Jodhpura.

Key Points

• The Sahibi river/ the Sabi River is an ephemeral, rain-fed river flowing through Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi state in India.
• It drains into the Yamuna in Delhi, where its channelled course is also called the Najafgarh drain, which also serves as Najafgarh drain bird sanctuary.
• Sahibi is a seasonal river that is 300 km long and flows from Aravalli hills in Rajasthan to Haryana, of which 100 km is in Haryana.
• It is identified that the late Harappan phase of Indus valley civilization culture was found along the Sabi Riverbank.
• Jodhpura was the site located on the banks of river Sabi in Jaipur district, where ancient civilization in Rajasthan was settled.

Additional Information

• Gilund is an archaeological site in the Rajsamand district. It is situated on the right bank of the Banas river.
• Baror is situated on the right bank of dried up river Sarasvati (modern Ghaggar) in Anupgarh Tehsil of Ganganagar district of Rajasthan.
• Nagari is situated on the right bank of the Berach River, a tributary of the Banas.

The correct answer is Mirabai Chanu.

Key Points

• Mirabai Chanu became the face of Adidas' 'Stay in Play' campaign.
• She clinched the silver medal for weightlifting at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
• She will represent the brand's techfit period-proof tights designed for menstruating women in sports.
• Adidas found teenage girls dropping out of sport at an alarming rate, with one of the key reasons being fear of period leakage.
• She has already been associated with the brand for the last two years.

The correct answer is Alwar.​Key Points

• Sariska Tiger Reserve is a popular wildlife refuge located in the Alwar District of Rajasthan.
  • The park covers an area of about 866 sq km.
  • The park is situated at a distance of 200km from Delhi and 107 km from Jaipur.
  • It is surrounded by the hills and valleys of the Aravalli Range and thus is naturally blessed with lush greenery.
  • Sariska was given the status of a wildlife sanctuary in 1958.
  • In 1978, this national park was declared as a tiger reserve and is now a part of India’s Tiger Project and happens to be one of the largest tiger reserves in India.
• Its main attraction is the Bengal Tiger, this national park is the home to a variety of species of wildlife such as
  • Jungle Cat, Wild Dog, Leopard, Hyena, Langur Nilgai, Chital, and Rhesus Monkey.
• It is an ideal den for the bird watchers as its lush greenery invites different species of birds such as
  • White-throated kingfisher, grey partridge, bush quail, sand grouse Indian peafowl, treepie, and the Indian eagle-owl.