20 questionswith explanationsfor RAS, Patwari, VDO and other Rajasthan exams
Khetri in Rajasthan is famous for the mining of:
Answer: (4) Copper
Explanation
Khetri in the Shekhawati region is famous for copper mining; the Khetri Copper Complex is run by Hindustan Copper Limited.
Zawar mines near Udaipur are famous for:
Answer: (2) Lead and zinc
Explanation
The Zawar mines near Udaipur are known for lead-zinc ores and have a long history of zinc smelting.
Makrana in Rajasthan is world-famous for:
Answer: (3) White marble
Explanation
Makrana is famous for its high-quality white marble, which was used in the Taj Mahal.
The Rajasthan Atomic Power Station is located at:
Answer: (1) Rawatbhata
Explanation
The Rajasthan Atomic Power Station is at Rawatbhata on the Chambal river in Chittorgarh district.
The Rampura-Agucha mine in Rajasthan is known for:
Answer: (3) Lead and zinc
Explanation
Rampura-Agucha (Bhilwara region) is one of the largest lead-zinc mines in the world.
Palana in Bikaner district is known for deposits of:
Answer: (1) Lignite
Explanation
Palana (Bikaner) has lignite deposits used for thermal power generation.
Suratgarh Super Power Station in Rajasthan is a:
Answer: (2) Thermal power station
Explanation
Suratgarh Super Thermal Power Station in northern Rajasthan is a coal-based thermal power station.
Degana (Rewat hills) in Rajasthan is known for which mineral?
Answer: (4) Tungsten
Explanation
The Rewat hills at Degana are known for tungsten (wolframite) deposits.
Jhamarkotra near Udaipur is known for which mineral?
Answer: (1) Rock phosphate
Explanation
Jhamarkotra near Udaipur is known for rock phosphate, mined by Rajasthan State Mines & Minerals Ltd.
The Mangla oil field in Rajasthan lies in which petroleum basin?
Answer: (4) Barmer-Sanchore basin
Explanation
The Mangla oil field, discovered by Cairn, lies in the Barmer-Sanchore basin of western Rajasthan.
The first wind power plant of Rajasthan was set up in 1999 at:
Answer: (2) Amarsagar (Jaisalmer)
Explanation
Rajasthan's first wind power plant was established in 1999 at Amarsagar in Jaisalmer.
The first unit of the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station at Rawatbhata was built with the collaboration of which country?
Answer: (3) Canada
Explanation
RAPS-1 at Rawatbhata was built with Canadian collaboration, based on the CANDU pressurised heavy water reactor design.
Which of the following mining areas of Rajasthan is NOT associated with lead-zinc?
Answer: (4) Kho-Dariba
Explanation
Kho-Dariba (Alwar region) is a copper-bearing area, whereas Zawar, Rajpura-Dariba and Rampura-Agucha are lead-zinc mines.
Morija-Banol in Rajasthan is known for deposits of:
Answer: (2) Iron ore
Explanation
Morija-Banol near Jaipur is the best-known iron ore deposit of Rajasthan.
Jamsar in Bikaner is famous for the mining of:
Answer: (1) Gypsum
Explanation
Jamsar (Bikaner) has one of the largest gypsum deposits of Rajasthan, which leads India in gypsum production.
The Rishabhdev (Kesariyaji) area of Rajasthan is famous for:
Answer: (3) Green marble
Explanation
Rishabhdev in Udaipur is the main source of green marble (serpentine) in Rajasthan.
The Dholpur and Karauli region of Rajasthan is best known for quarrying of:
Answer: (1) Sandstone
Explanation
Dholpur and Karauli are famous for red and pink sandstone used in many notable buildings.
Which district of Rajasthan is the leading mica-producing area of the state?
Answer: (4) Bhilwara
Explanation
Bhilwara lies in the main mica belt of Rajasthan and is the leading mica-producing district.
Which town of Rajasthan is widely known as the 'Granite City' for its granite industry?
Answer: (2) Jalore
Explanation
Jalore is famous for granite quarrying and processing and is called the Granite City of Rajasthan.
Birmania in Jaisalmer district is known for deposits of:
Answer: (3) Rock phosphate
Explanation
Besides Jhamarkotra (Udaipur), Birmania in Jaisalmer is an important rock phosphate deposit of Rajasthan.