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 answer is Sirohi.

Key Points

• West Banas river:
  • The West Banas River originates from the southern Aravallis Range in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan.
  • It initially flows through a valley near Sirohi and Pindwara in the Mount Abu range of Aravalli hills.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Kalibangan.

• Kalibangan is a town located on the left or southern banks of the Ghaggar River.
  • It is the first city of Rajasthan from which the excavations revealed the existence of the Indus valley civilization.

Key Points

• Kalibangan is a part of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, located in the present Hanumangarh district.
  • The site was discovered by Luigi Pio Tessitori, an Italian Indologist and linguist.
  • After Independence in 1952, Amlanand Ghosh identified the site as part of the Harappan Civilization and marked it for excavation.
  • Later, during 1961-69, excavation was carried out by B. B. Lal & Balkrishna Thapar. 

The correct answer is Kachhwaha.

• Hawa Mahal was built by the Kachhwaha Rajput Clan of Rajasthan.

Key Points

• The renowned 'Palace Of The Winds', or Hawa Mahal, is one of the prominent tourist attractions in Jaipur city.
• Located in the heart of Jaipur, this beautiful five-storey palace was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, who belonged to the Kachhwaha Rajput dynasty.
• The main architect of this palace was built of red and pink sandstone and the palace is believed to have been constructed in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god.
• Considered as an embodiment of Rajputana architecture.
• The main highlight of Hawa Mahal is its pyramid shape and its 953 windows or 'Jharokhas' which are decorated with intricate designs.
• The main intention behind the construction of the Mahal was to facilitate the royal women and provide them with a view of everyday life through the windows, as they never appeared in public.

Additional Information

• The Kachwaha are a Rajput clan who ruled a number of kingdoms and princely states such as Alwar, Maihar, and Talcher in India.
• The Sisodias Suryavanshi Rajputs were also known as the Ranas of Mewar, old Ranas states are to be found in many parts of India, and Nepal.
• Chouhan or Chohan is a clan that ruled parts of northern India in the medieval period.
  • Prithviraj Chauhan, the last Hindu king of Delhi, was a member of this community.
• Rathores are a Suryavanshi Rajput clan.
  • The clan traces its lineage back to Rama, the mythical hero of the Hindu epic Ramayana.

The correct answer is Jaipur.

Key Points

• High-End Milk Quality Testing Laboratory was inaugurated at Jaipur Rajasthan.
• Capacity Building for detection of Newer Synthetic Ingredients, Highly Pathogenic Microbial Presence, Drug and Pesticides Residues, Pollutants etc.
• Milk is important and the most consumable livestock produce.
• It is a cost-efficient, nutritious source of protein, minerals and vitamins.
• The contamination of milk has become a major issue of concern in the last few years.
• A recent study by India’s food safety regulator (the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) reveals that 68.4% of milk samples examined are adulterated with various types of pollutants.
• Considering previously mentioned facts and concerns of human health, the state established “Advanced Milk Testing Research Lab” as cutting edge technology lab at PGI-VER campus, Jaipur.