20 questionswith explanationsfor RAS, Patwari, VDO and other Rajasthan exams
Rajasthan ranks first in India in the production of which oilseed crop?
Answer: (3) Rapeseed and mustard
Explanation
Rajasthan is India's largest producer of rapeseed-mustard, a major rabi oilseed of the state.
Which kharif cereal occupies the largest cropped area in Rajasthan, making the state India's top producer of it?
Answer: (1) Bajra
Explanation
Bajra (pearl millet) is drought-hardy and is the largest-area crop of Rajasthan; the state leads India in bajra area and production.
Consider the following statements about guar: 1. Rajasthan is the largest producer of guar in India. 2. Guar is a kharif crop. 3. Guar gum is obtained from its leaves. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: (1) 1 and 2 only
Explanation
Rajasthan leads India in guar, a drought-tolerant kharif legume. Guar gum comes from the seed (endosperm), not the leaves.
Isabgol (psyllium), grown widely in western Rajasthan, is a:
Answer: (3) Rabi medicinal crop
Explanation
Isabgol is sown in winter as a rabi crop; its seed husk is used as a medicine. Rajasthan and Gujarat are its main producers.
Ramganj Mandi in the Hadoti region is famous as a major market for:
Answer: (1) Coriander
Explanation
Ramganj Mandi is one of the largest coriander markets in the country; the Hadoti region is Rajasthan's main coriander belt.
Which spice crop is grown mainly in the rabi season in western Rajasthan, especially in Jalore and Barmer?
Answer: (2) Cumin
Explanation
Cumin (jeera) suits the cool, dry winters of western Rajasthan; Jalore and Barmer are its leading areas.
Which of the following is a kharif oilseed crop of Rajasthan?
Answer: (2) Groundnut
Explanation
Groundnut is sown with the monsoon as a kharif crop; mustard, taramira and linseed are rabi oilseeds.
Under the National Agricultural Research Project (NARP), Rajasthan is divided into how many agro-climatic zones?
Answer: (3) 10
Explanation
Rajasthan has 10 agro-climatic zones, from the arid western plain (IA) to the humid south-eastern plain (V).
Which is the largest source of irrigation in Rajasthan?
Answer: (3) Wells and tube-wells
Explanation
Wells and tube-wells irrigate roughly two-thirds or more of the irrigated area; canals come second and tanks contribute very little.
As per the 20th Livestock Census (2019), Rajasthan ranks first in India in the population of:
Answer: (3) Camels
Explanation
Rajasthan has the large majority of India's camels (about 2.1 lakh of 2.5 lakh in 2019). Uttar Pradesh leads in buffaloes and West Bengal in cattle.
As per the 20th Livestock Census (2019), what is Rajasthan's rank among Indian states in total livestock population?
Answer: (2) Second
Explanation
In 2019 Rajasthan had about 5.68 crore livestock, second only to Uttar Pradesh.
The Nagori breed of cattle is mainly famous for:
Answer: (3) Fast and strong draught bullocks
Explanation
Nagori is a draught breed from the Nagaur region; its bullocks are known for speed and stamina.
Match List-I (cattle breed) with List-II (main area in Rajasthan): A. Rathi B. Tharparkar C. Malvi D. Kankrej 1. Jhalawar (Hadoti) 2. Bikaner–Sri Ganganagar 3. Sanchore–Sirohi 4. Malani (Barmer)
Answer: (3) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
Explanation
Rathi is found around Bikaner and Sri Ganganagar, Tharparkar in the Malani area of Barmer, Malvi in Jhalawar and Kankrej around Sanchore and Sirohi.
Which cattle breed of Rajasthan, known for its high milk yield, is called the 'Kamdhenu of Rajasthan'?
Answer: (1) Rathi
Explanation
Rathi, a milch breed of the Bikaner–Sri Ganganagar area, is called the Kamdhenu of Rajasthan. Nagori, Malvi and Mewati are mainly draught breeds.
Which sheep breed of Rajasthan, known for the finest carpet wool, is called the 'Merino of India'?
Answer: (4) Chokla
Explanation
Chokla (also called Chhapar or Shekhawati) of the Shekhawati region gives the finest wool among Indian carpet-wool breeds, hence 'Merino of India'.
Which of the following is NOT a goat breed of Rajasthan?
Answer: (4) Magra
Explanation
Magra is a sheep breed of the Bikaner region known for lustrous carpet wool; Sirohi, Barbari and Marwari are goat breeds.
The ICAR National Research Centre on Camel is located at:
Answer: (2) Bikaner
Explanation
The National Research Centre on Camel was set up in 1984 at Jorbeer, Bikaner.
Which camel breed of Rajasthan is best known for riding and racing because of its light body and speed?
Answer: (2) Jaisalmeri
Explanation
The Jaisalmeri camel is light and fast, ideal for riding and racing; the heavier Bikaneri is mainly a load-carrying breed.
The Mallinath cattle fair, held on the bank of the Luni river, takes place at:
Answer: (2) Tilwara
Explanation
The Mallinath fair is held at Tilwara in Chaitra and is famous for Tharparkar and Kankrej cattle. Parbatsar hosts the Veer Tejaji fair, Merta City the Baldeo fair and Jhalrapatan the Chandrabhaga and Gomti Sagar fairs.
The ICAR Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research is located at:
Answer: (4) Sewar (Bharatpur)
Explanation
The Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research is at Sewar in Bharatpur, the heart of the state's mustard belt. Avikanagar has the sheep and wool research institute.