Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Aravali.

• Aravali range forms the main water area for Rajasthan.

Key Points

• Aravali range​
  • The Aravallis of Northwestern India, one of the oldest fold mountains of the world, now form residual mountains with an elevation of 300m. to 900m.
  • They stretch for a distance of 800 km from Himmatnagar in Gujarat to Delhi, spanning Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Delhi, the 692 kilometres (km).
  • The Aravallis act as a barrier between the fertile plains in the east and the sandy desert in the west.
  • Historically, it is said that the Aravalli range checked the spread of the Thar desert towards the Indo-Gangetic plains, serving as a catchment of rivers and plains.
  • Thus Aravali range forms the main water area for Rajasthan.

​Additional Information

•  Aravali range formation
  • ​These are fold mountains of which rocks are formed primarily of the folded crust when two convergent plates move towards each other by the process called orogenic movement.
  • The Aravallis date back to millions of years when a pre-Indian sub-continent collided with the mainland Eurasian Plate.
  • Carbon dating has shown that copper and other metals mined in the ranges date back to at least the 5th century BC.

The correct answer is Karauli.

Key Points
Panchana Dam:

• It is situated in the Karauli district of Rajasthan.
• Panchana Dam is situated at Panchana river, near Karauli district (a tributary of Yamuna).
• The dam is situated 12 km north of Karauli in the eastern part of Rajasthan.
• It lies between 27°67’ to 27°12.2’ N Latitude and 77°22.5’ to 77°33.9’ E Longitude on Panchana river.
• It is an important man-made wetland system, formed by the confluence of five rivers, named Barkhera, Bhadrawati, Attaki, Bhansawat, and Manchi.
• These all are coming from different directions and carrying water that flows through various sediment pockets of different topography, influenced by climatic hydrology of corridor areas and anthropogenic activities like agriculture and mining operations in the catchment area.
• Panchana dam is one of the important water bodies of Karauli, as it is used for irrigation and is also the important source of drinking water supply for the district itself.

Thus, we can say that Panchana Dam is located in the Karauli district of Rajasthan. 

The correct answer is Khejri.

Key Points

• Khejri is Rajasthan’s state tree.
• Khejri covers about two-thirds of the total geographical area of the State and is of immense significance culturally and economically.
• The tree supports the rural economy like no other wild vegetation does.

Important Points

• Rajasthan is situated in the northwest part of India.
• Its literal meaning is “the Abode of Rajas”.
• It is popular for its deserts, forts, and food.
• The following are its symbol of state:

The correct answer is Comptroller & Auditor General.

• Comptroller & Auditor General is known as the watchdog of Public Finances in India.

Key Points

• The CAG of India is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts department.
• The CAG of India is known as the Watch Dog of Public Finance or the Guardian of Public Purse.
• Article 148 - The CAG of India.
• The CAG of India holds office for a term of 6 years or until 65 years of age whichever is earlier.
• The CAG of India gives his resignation letter to the President.
• The first CAG of India - V. Narahari Rao.
• The current CAG of India - G. C. Murmu

The correct answer is Ghoomar.

Key Points

• Ghoomar dance
  • ​Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan and is performed by women.
  • It is the official dance of Rajasthan State.
  • It is a traditional folk dance of the Bhil tribe.
  • It is performed to worship Goddess Sarasvati which was later embraced by other Rajasthani communities.
  • Ghoomar became popular in the Indian state of Rajasthan during the reigns of Rajput kings.

Additional Information