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Q1. What is the longitudinal extent of Rajasthan?
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Rajasthan extends from 69°30' East to 78°17' East longitude.
Q2. What is the approximate time difference between the easternmost and westernmost points of Rajasthan?
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The approximate time difference between the easternmost and westernmost points of Rajasthan is 35 minutes and 8 seconds.
Q3. What is the state bird of Rajasthan?
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The Great Indian Bustard (Godawan) is the state bird of Rajasthan.
Q4. Which city in Rajasthan is often referred to as the 'Blue City' due to its distinctive blue-painted houses?
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Jodhpur is known as the 'Blue City' because of its blue-painted houses.
Q5. Which traditional folk dance is famous in Rajasthan, often performed by women?
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Ghoomar is a famous traditional folk dance of Rajasthan, primarily performed by women.
Q6. Which village represents the easternmost point of Rajasthan?
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Silana village in Dholpur district is the easternmost point of Rajasthan.
Q7. Rajasthan is a leading producer of which mineral in India?
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Rajasthan is a major producer of Zinc in India.
Q8. Which Indian state shares the longest inter-state boundary with Rajasthan?
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Madhya Pradesh shares the longest inter-state boundary (1600 km) with Rajasthan.
Q9. Which iconic fort is a prominent landmark in Jaipur, known for its intricate architecture?
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Amber Fort is a famous historical fort in Jaipur, renowned for its intricate architecture.
Q10. Which is the largest inland salt lake in India, located in Rajasthan?
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Sambhar Lake is the largest inland salt lake in India, situated in Rajasthan.
Q11. What was the region of Rajasthan historically known as before its current name?
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Historically, the region of Rajasthan was known as 'Rajputana' during the British era.
Q12. Which district of Rajasthan shares the longest international boundary with Pakistan?
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Jaisalmer district shares the longest international border (464 km) with Pakistan.
Q13. Which famous festival is celebrated annually in Jaisalmer, showcasing Rajasthani culture?
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The Desert Festival (Maru Mahotsav) is a famous cultural festival celebrated annually in Jaisalmer.
Q14. Which famous Rajasthani handicraft involves the tie-and-dye technique to create intricate patterns on fabric?
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Bandhani (tie-and-dye) is a famous handicraft of Rajasthan.
Q15. Which districts of Rajasthan share both an international border and an inter-state border?
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Ganganagar shares a border with Pakistan and Punjab, while Barmer shares a border with Pakistan and Gujarat.
Q16. What is the total length of Rajasthan's land boundary (international + inter-state)?
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The total land boundary of Rajasthan is 5920 km, comprising 1070 km international and 4850 km inter-state boundaries.
Q17. Which traditional art form of Rajasthan involves painting on cloth, often depicting folk deities?
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Phad painting is a famous folk art of Rajasthan where stories of folk deities are depicted on cloth.
Q18. What is the approximate east-west extent (width) of Rajasthan?
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The east-west extent of Rajasthan is approximately 869 km.
Q19. What is the state flower of Rajasthan?
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Rohida (Tecomella undulata) is the state flower of Rajasthan.
Q20. In which direction is Rajasthan primarily located within India?
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Rajasthan is located in the North-Western part of India.
Q21. Which major desert covers a significant part of Rajasthan?
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The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, covers a significant part of western Rajasthan.
Q22. When was the state of Rajasthan formed?
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The state of Rajasthan was formed on 1 November 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act.
Q23. What is the highest peak in the Aravalli Range, located in Rajasthan?
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Guru Shikhar, located in Mount Abu, is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range.
Q24. Which city in Rajasthan is famously known as the 'City of Lakes'?
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Udaipur is known as the 'City of Lakes' due to its many beautiful lakes.
Q25. What is the traditional headwear for men in Rajasthan, known for its vibrant colors and styles?
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The Turban (Pagri) is a traditional and important headwear for men in Rajasthan.
Q26. How many districts of Rajasthan share a border with Madhya Pradesh?
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Ten districts of Rajasthan share a border with Madhya Pradesh.
Q27. How many districts of Rajasthan share a border with Punjab?
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Two districts of Rajasthan, Ganganagar and Hanumangarh, share a border with Punjab.
Q28. Which of these is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rajasthan, known for its hill forts?
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Chittorgarh Fort is part of the 'Hill Forts of Rajasthan' UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q29. What is the difference between the east-west and north-south extent of Rajasthan?
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The difference between the east-west (869 km) and north-south (826 km) extent of Rajasthan is 43 km.
Q30. Which legendary Rajput warrior from Mewar is known for his resistance against the Mughal Empire?
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Maharana Pratap was a great ruler of Mewar, famous for his valor and resistance against the Mughals.
Q31. How many districts of Rajasthan are landlocked (do not share a border with any other state or country)?
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Eight districts of Rajasthan are landlocked, meaning they do not share a border with any other state or country.
Q32. What is the total length of Rajasthan's international boundary?
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Rajasthan shares an international border of 1070 km with Pakistan.
Q33. Which city in Rajasthan is known as the 'Golden City' due to its yellow sandstone architecture?
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Jaisalmer is called the 'Golden City' because of its buildings made of yellow sandstone.
Q34. What is Rajasthan's rank among Indian states by geographical area?
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Rajasthan is the largest state in India by geographical area.
Q35. The western part of Rajasthan is predominantly covered by which geographical feature?
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The western part of Rajasthan is primarily covered by the sandy desert of the Thar Desert.
Q36. Which of the following is a major river flowing through Rajasthan?
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The Chambal River is one of the major rivers flowing through Rajasthan.
Q37. Which village represents the southernmost point of Rajasthan?
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Borkund village in Banswara district is the southernmost point of Rajasthan.
Q38. Which village represents the northernmost point of Rajasthan?
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Kona village in Ganganagar district is the northernmost point of Rajasthan.
Q39. Which geometric shape best describes the outline of Rajasthan?
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The geographical shape of Rajasthan resembles an irregular rhombus or a kite.
Q40. What is the approximate north-south extent (length) of Rajasthan?
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The north-south extent of Rajasthan is approximately 826 km.
Q41. Through which districts of Rajasthan does the Tropic of Cancer pass?
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The Tropic of Cancer passes through the southern districts of Dungarpur and Banswara in Rajasthan.
Q42. Which ancient mountain range runs through Rajasthan?
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The Aravalli Range, one of the oldest mountain ranges in India, runs through Rajasthan.
Q43. How many Indian states share a border with Rajasthan?
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Rajasthan shares its inter-state boundaries with five Indian states: Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.
Q44. How many districts of Rajasthan share a border with Gujarat?
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Six districts of Rajasthan share a border with Gujarat.
Q45. Which tree is known as the state tree of Rajasthan?
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Khejri (Prosopis cineraria) is the state tree of Rajasthan.
Q46. What is the total geographical area of Rajasthan?
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The total geographical area of Rajasthan is 3,42,239 square kilometers.
Q47. Which national park in Rajasthan is famous for its avian fauna and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
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Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur) is famous for its rich bird diversity and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q48. What is the capital city of Rajasthan?
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Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan, also known as the 'Pink City'.
Q49. How many districts of Rajasthan share a border with Uttar Pradesh?
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Two districts of Rajasthan, Bharatpur and Dholpur, share a border with Uttar Pradesh.
Q50. How many districts of Rajasthan share a border with Pakistan?
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Four districts of Rajasthan (Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer) share a border with Pakistan.
Q51. What is the latitudinal extent of Rajasthan?
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Rajasthan extends from 23°3' North to 30°12' North latitude.
Q52. Which Indian state shares the shortest inter-state boundary with Rajasthan?
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Punjab shares the shortest inter-state boundary (89 km) with Rajasthan.
Q53. What percentage of India's total geographical area does Rajasthan cover?
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Rajasthan covers approximately 10.41% of India's total geographical area.
Q54. How many districts of Rajasthan share a border with Haryana?
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Seven districts of Rajasthan share a border with Haryana.
Q55. Which Indian state is the largest by area?
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Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area.
Q56. With which country does Rajasthan share an international border?
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Rajasthan shares a long international border with Pakistan.
Q57. Which district of Rajasthan shares the shortest international boundary with Pakistan?
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Bikaner district shares the shortest international border (168 km) with Pakistan.
Q58. Which village represents the westernmost point of Rajasthan?
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Katra village in Jaisalmer district is the westernmost point of Rajasthan.
Q59. Which animal is recognized as the state animal of Rajasthan?
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Chinkara (Indian Gazelle) is the state animal of Rajasthan.
Q60. Which prominent Rajput dynasty ruled over the Mewar region of Rajasthan for centuries?
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The Sisodia dynasty ruled over the Mewar region, which included Chittorgarh and Udaipur.