Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Alwar.

Key Points

• Sariska Tiger Reserve is located in Aravali hills and forms a part of the Alwar District of Rajasthan.
• Sariska was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and was declared the tiger reserve later in 1978, making it a part of India's Project Tiger.
• Sariska Tiger Reserve is immensely rich in flora and fauna and is famous for Royal Bengal Tiger.

Additional Information

• Other Tiger Reserves in Rajasthan:
  • Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Sawai Madhopur.
  • Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve in Kota. 

Important Points 

• Kankarwadi fort is located in the centre of the Sariska Reserve.
• It is said that Mughal emperor Aurangzeb had imprisoned his brother Dara Shikoh at this fort in the struggle for succession to the throne.
• The Reserve also houses a famous temple of Lord Hanuman at Pandupole related to Pandavas.

The correct answer is Udaipur.

Key Points

• Udaipur is famous for its history, culture, and scenic beauty and is called the ‘Venice of the East’.
• It is also known as the city of lakes is known for being the most romantic city in Rajasthan.
• The city was the historical capital of Mewar and falls in the southern region of Rajasthan in the western part of India.
• Most of the architectural structures in Udaipur are white in colour and the city has five major lakes such as Lake Pichola etc that give the city a very peaceful and serene look.
• The sunsets in Udaipur are very beautiful with the reflections of the architectural structures in the lake water.

Additional Information

• The most famous attraction is the City Palace.
• The palace was built by Maharana Uday Singh II and comprises museums, gardens, an elephant stable, and a few small and big palaces within the premises. The palace is known for its architecture and grandeur.

The correct answer is Uttar Pradesh.

Key Points

• According to these options, Uttar Pradesh has the shortest Border with Rajasthan.
• If Punjab was included in the options then it would have been the correct answer.

Additional Information 

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 1 - A, 2 - C, 3 - B.

Key Points

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Additional Information

• Gavari Folk Dance:
  • It is the style of the drama of Bhils of the Mewar region.
  • It is played as part of a festival that continues for 40 days during the months of July-August.
  • Hero of Gavari dance is an old man who is supposed to be the incarnation of Shiva.
  • Major themes of Gavari are -
    • Devi Ambad, Badshah Ki Sawari, Banjara, Khadaliya Bhoot and fight lion & pig.
• Terah Taali Folk Dance:
  • Location: Ramdevra (Jaisalmer), Dindwana, Dungarpur.
  • It is performed by a woman from the Kamad tribe while sitting on the floor before Baba Ramdeo's image.
  • Often a sword is also used by the professional Terah Taali dancer and also a pot on her to make the dance more attractive.
  • Male artists sing local Rajasthani folk songs as background music and play different instruments like pakhawaj, dholak Jhanjhar, sarangi, harmonium, etc.
• Walar Folk Dance:
  • Location: Pindwara (Sirohi), Abu Road.
  • Performed By the Women from Garasia community on the occasion of gangaur & Teej festivals.
  • The dance is performed by men and women by making two half-circles.
  • It does not use musical instruments.