Last updated on October 9th, 2023 at 03:54 pm
What kind of roots do desert trees typically have to access groundwater?
a) Short and shallow roots
b) No roots
c) Long roots that go deep into the soil
d) Aerial roots
Answer: c) Long roots that go deep into the soil
Which animals are commonly found in the Thar Desert region?
a) Penguins and polar bears
b) Tigers and elephants
c) Great Indian Bustard, blackbuck, gazelle, and snakes
d) Dolphins and whales
Answer: c) Great Indian Bustard, blackbuck, gazelle, and snakes
What is the traditional occupation of the Banjaras, a nomadic community in the Thar Desert?
a) Agriculture
b) Livestock trading
c) Handicrafts
d) Mining
Answer: b) Livestock trading
Which crops are commonly grown in areas with available water in the Thar Desert?
a) Rice and sugarcane
b) Bajra, Jowar, wheat, and mustard
c) Cotton and soybeans
d) Potatoes and tomatoes
Answer: b) Bajra, Jowar, wheat, and mustard
Which canal brings water to the desert region, helping to alleviate water scarcity?
a) Ganges Canal
b) Brahmaputra Canal
c) Indira Gandhi Canal
d) Yamuna Canal
Answer: c) Indira Gandhi Canal
Which city is known as the “Pink City” and serves as the capital of Rajasthan?
a) Jaisalmer
b) Jodhpur
c) Jaipur
d) Udaipur
Answer: c) Jaipur
What is the famous lake in Pushkar that attracts pilgrims and tourists?
a) Pichola Lake
b) Ganges Lake
c) Pushkar Lake
d) Rann of Kutch Lake
Answer: c) Pushkar Lake
Which festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Rajasthan and is known for its vibrant processions of women carrying idols of deities?
a) Diwali
b) Gangaur
c) Holi
d) Eid
Answer: b) Gangaur
