Location, Physiography, Climate and Soils: Previous Year Questions
63 real questions asked on this chapter in Rajasthan recruitment exams (Assistant Professor (College Education), CET (Graduate), CET (Senior Secondary), RAS Prelims, College Lecturer, Lecturer (Technical Education), Senior Teacher (Secondary Education), VDO), 65 times in all. The wording is exactly as printed in the English part of each paper, and the answers are from the Commission's final answer key. 32 answers with explanations are free here; all answers are in the book. हिंदी में पढ़ें
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Aw – Dungarpur, Banswara; Cwg – eastern Rajasthan (Bharatpur); BShw – semi-arid belt (Jalore, Sikar, Nagaur, Jhunjhunu; per key also Barmer, Jalore, Jodhpur); BWhw – far west (Jaisalmer)
Sewan, Dhaman, Karad grasses in the dry west
Rainfall
Rises from west to south-east; highest district Jhalawar, highest place Mount Abu; lowest Jaisalmer; 50 cm isohyet runs near the Aravalli
Arabian Sea branch passes over the west because the Aravalli is parallel to it
Records
51.0°C at Phalodi on 19 May 2016 (India's highest)
Alluvial – east (Bharatpur, Dholpur), lacks N and P; Black – Hadoti, lacks N and P, good for cotton; Laterite / red loam – Dungarpur, Banswara, Udaipur (red from iron)
Chambal = gully erosion by water; west = wind erosion
Winter winds blow land → sea and are dry; the winter rain (Mawath) comes from Western Disturbances.
1Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 · Q 9
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using code given below : List-I (Region): A. Mewar hilly region B. Hadoti Plateau C. Shekhawati Region D. Ghaggar Plain List-II (Physiographic Feature): (i) Mukundara hill (ii) Nali (iii) Girwa (iv) Inland drainage
(A) A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i
(B) A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii
(C) A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i
(D) A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv
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Answer: (B) A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii
The saucer-shaped hills around Udaipur are called "Girwa" (Mewar); the Mukundara hills lie in the Hadoti plateau; Shekhawati has inland drainage (rivers that do not reach the sea); and the bed of the Ghaggar in Hanumangarh is called "Nali".
2Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 · Q 13
Which of the following districts of Rajasthan are located in the west of 50 cm isohyet ? Select the correct answer from codes given below : A. Dausa B. Churu C. Hanumangarh D. Bhilwara
3Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 · Q 14
Which one of the following is not correctly matched ? (Peak — District)
(A) Jarga — Udaipur
(B) Kumbhalgarh — Rajsamand
(C) Kamnath — Sirohi
(D) Raghunathgarh — Sikar
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Answer: (C) Kamnath — Sirohi
As per the Commission's answer key, Kamnath — Sirohi is the wrong pair. Jarga (Udaipur), Kumbhalgarh (Rajsamand) and Raghunathgarh (Sikar) are correct. The main peaks of Sirohi are Guru Shikhar, Ser, Delwara and Achalgarh.
4Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 · Q 15
Which of the following area is largely affected by soil erosion due to surface water action in Rajasthan ?
In which of the following groups of districts in Rajasthan is alluvial soil mainly found?
(A) Bharatpur - Dholpur
(B) Banswara - Dungarpur
(C) Kota - Bundi
(D) Bikaner - Jaisalmer
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Answer: (A) Bharatpur - Dholpur
Alluvial soil is brought by rivers and is found in Bharatpur, Dholpur, Alwar, Jaipur and other parts of eastern Rajasthan. Kota-Bundi has black soil and Bikaner-Jaisalmer sandy soil.
6CET (Graduate) 2022 · 131A · Q 50
Which among the following (Topography - Location) is not correctly matched?
(A) Oriya Plateau — Mt. Abu
(B) Bhakar — Eastern Sirohi
(C) Lasadia Plateau — Rajsamand
(D) Bhorat Plateau — Between Kumbhalgarh to Gogunda
In which of the following districts of Rajasthan the 'Inceptisols soil' is found?
(A) Kota, Bundi and Baran
(B) Pali, Bhilwara and Sirohi
(C) Jaipur, Dausa and Alwar
(D) Jaisalmer, Barmer and Bikaner
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Answer: (B) Pali, Bhilwara and Sirohi
As per the Commission's answer key, Inceptisols are found in the Pali, Bhilwara and Sirohi area. Vertisols dominate Kota-Bundi-Baran, Alfisols Jaipur-Dausa-Alwar and Entisols the western districts.
8CET (Graduate) 2022 · 131B · Q 48
Which of the following sand dunes, develop in the parallel direction to the prevailing wind?
As per Koppen's Climatic Classification, in which districts of Rajasthan 'Steppe climate' is found?
(A) Jaisalmer and Bikaner
(B) Ganganagar and Hanumangarh
(C) Barmer, Jalore and Jodhpur
(D) Jaipur, Dausa and Tonk
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Answer: (C) Barmer, Jalore and Jodhpur
As per the Commission's answer key, Barmer, Jalore and Jodhpur have a steppe (BShw, semi-arid) climate. Most of Jaisalmer-Bikaner falls in the hot desert (BWhw) climate.
16CET (Graduate) 2022 · 131D · Q 48
In which district of Rajasthan, Gypsiferous soil is found?
Which district of Rajasthan receives highest average annual rainfall?
(A) Udaipur
(B) Sirohi
(C) Jhalawar
(D) Baran
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Answer: (C) Jhalawar
Jhalawar is the district with the highest average annual rainfall in the state. As a single place, Mount Abu gets the most rain.
18CET (Graduate) 2022 · 131D · Q 53
Arrange the following districts of Rajasthan in the correct order from North to South - (i) Sri Ganganagar (ii) Jalore (iii) Jodhpur (iv) Bikaner Code -
Which of the following facts are true about the Aravalli Mountain range? (i) It was formed in Cambrian age. (ii) It is considered residual mountain at present. (iii) It is mainly made of Igneous rocks. (iv) It extends from south — west to north — east direction. Code —
(A) iii and iv
(B) i, ii, iii and iv
(C) ii and iv
(D) i and ii
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Answer: (C) ii and iv
The Aravalli is Pre-Cambrian (not Cambrian) and is made mainly of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, not igneous rocks. It is now a worn-down residual range running from south-west to north-east, so ii and iv are true.
20CET (Graduate) 2024 · A11 · Q 26
The Thar desert comprises the desert triangle of three cities - (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Which of the following peaks of Aravali Ranges is the highest?
(A) Gurushikhar
(B) Raghunathgarh
(C) Jarga
(D) Kamalnath
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Answer: (A) Gurushikhar
Guru Shikhar (1722 m, Mount Abu, Sirohi) is the highest peak of the Aravalli and of Rajasthan. Col. James Tod called it the "peak of saints". Jarga (Udaipur) is the high peak of Mewar and Raghunathgarh (Sikar) of the northern Aravalli.
Which of the following statement is not correct about the winter monsoon of Rajasthan?
(A) A highly developed pressure centre to the north of the Himalayas impacts rainfall in winter.
(B) Winds start blowing from oceanic high pressure area to terrestrial low pressure area causing rainfall.
(C) Winds are dry due to their terrestrial origin impacting rainfall.
(D) In this period some winds bring rain after coming into contact with mediterranean cyclones.
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Answer: (B) Winds start blowing from oceanic high pressure area to terrestrial low pressure area causing rainfall.
In winter the winds blow the other way, from land (high pressure) to sea (low pressure), so they are dry. The little winter rain Rajasthan gets comes from Western Disturbances from the Mediterranean, called "Mawath".
24CET (Graduate) 2024 · B23 · Q 14
Psamments, Orthents and Fluvents are sub-orders of which of the following soil type ?
Given below are two statements : Statement (I) : Rajasthan gets rainfall from the Monsoon of Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. Statement (II): Bay of Bengal Monsoon pass through the Rajasthan without giving much rainfall to it because there is no proper obstruction available in the passage of it. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
(A) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(C) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(D) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
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Answer: (D) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Statement I is correct. Statement II is wrong: it is the Arabian Sea branch that passes without giving much rain, because the Aravalli runs parallel to it and cannot block it. Rajasthan gets most of its rain from the Bay of Bengal branch.
26CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 · P12 · Q 14
Which of the following is the highest peak of Aravali range in Rajasthan?
Given below are two statements: Statement (I): Black soil is found in Kota, Bundi, Baran and Jhalawar districts of Rajasthan. Statement (II): Black soil contains enough quantity of Nitrogen but lacks in Calcium. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
(D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
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Answer: (C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
Statement I is true: black (regur) soil is found on the Hadoti plateau (Kota, Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar). Statement II is false: it has enough calcium, magnesium and potash but lacks nitrogen and phosphorus. It suits cotton best.
Given below are two statements about Laterite soil: Statement I: Laterite soil is found in Dungarpur, central and southern part of Udaipur and in Rajsamand regions. Statement II: It looks red due to presence of iron. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
(D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
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Answer: (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
Both statements are true. Laterite soil is found in southern Rajasthan (Dungarpur, Udaipur, Rajsamand) and is red because of iron oxide. Maize, rice and sugarcane are grown on it.
30CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 · R15 · Q 10
Which of the following statement is not correct about alluvial soil in Rajasthan?
(A) This soil is found in northern and eastern districts of Rajasthan.
(B) It is light brown red in colour and has a sandy and loamy texture.
(C) It is a fertile soil.
(D) This soil contains enough quantity of nitrogen.
Which of the following is the biggest geographical region (area wise) of Rajasthan?
(A) Semi dry region
(B) Aravali region
(C) Western desert plain region
(D) Eastern plain region
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Answer: (C) Western desert plain region
The western desert region covers about 61% of the state's area and holds about 40% of its population. The Aravalli region covers about 9%, the eastern plain about 23% and the south-eastern plateau (Hadoti) about 7%.
32CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 · S17 · Q 106
Given below are two statements: Statement (I): Alluvial soil is found in Western desert plains of Rajasthan. Statement (II): This soil contains enough quantity of Nitrogen but lacks in Potash and Iron. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
(D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
The steep sloppy and rugged hills in Sirohi district are locally known as
(A) Bhakar
(B) Bhorat
(C) Uparmal
(D) Girwa
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Answer: (A) Bhakar
The steep, rugged hills of eastern Sirohi are called "Bhakar". The Bhorat plateau lies between Kumbhalgarh and Gogunda, Uparmal is the Bhainsrorgarh-Bijolia plateau and Girwa the saucer-shaped hills of Udaipur.
40Lecturer (Technical Education) 2020 · Q 20
Which of the following region of Rajasthan receives maximum amount of rainfall from Arabian sea branch of monsoon ?
Which plateau is situated between Kumbhalgarh and Gogunda hills ?
(A) Plateau of Potwar
(B) Plateau of Malwa
(C) Vindhyan Plateau
(D) Bhorat Plateau
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Answer: (D) Bhorat Plateau
The Bhorat plateau lies between Kumbhalgarh and Gogunda in Udaipur. It is a high plateau of the Aravalli and the source of several rivers (Banas and others).
Which of the following groups represent the correct sequence of mountain - peaks of Rajasthan in descending order of their height ?
(A) Delwara, Sajjangarh, Jarga, Taragarh
(B) Ser, Jarga, Sajjangarh, Taragarh
(C) Jarga, Ser, Sajjangarh, Taragarh
(D) Jarga, Delwara, Taragarh, Sajjangarh
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Answer: (B) Ser, Jarga, Sajjangarh, Taragarh
Descending order of height: Ser (Sirohi, about 1597 m) > Jarga (Udaipur, about 1431 m) > Sajjangarh (Udaipur) > Taragarh (Ajmer).
44RAS Prelims 2016 · Q 35
Consider the following statements : A. Aravalli restricts the eastward expansion of desert. B. All the rivers of Rajasthan have their origin from Aravalli. C. Distributional pattern of rainfall in Rajasthan is not affected by Aravalli. D. Aravalli region is rich in metallic minerals. Select the correct answer using code given below :
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using code given below : List-I (Districts): A. Jalore B. Jaipur C. Alwar D. Sikar List-II (Mountains): (i) Barwada (ii) Jharola (iii) Raghunathgarh (iv) Bhangarh
(A) A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(iii)
(B) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)
(C) A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i)
(D) A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(i), D-(iv)
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Answer: (A) A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(iii)
Jalore – Jharola, Jaipur – Barwada, Alwar – Bhangarh and Sikar – Raghunathgarh (Sikar's highest peak, about 1055 m).
46RAS Prelims 2018 · Q 26
Which of the given hills is an extension of vindhyan ranges in Rajasthan ?
The dust storms originating in Rajasthan in May and June months are caused due to A. origin of convectional currents at few places B. Aravalli hills are parallel to south-western winds C. origin of fast speedy easterly winds
(A) A and C
(B) A, B and C
(C) A and B
(D) Only A
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Answer: (D) Only A
As per the Commission's answer key, only A is correct. The extreme summer heat sets up rising convection currents at some places, which raise dust storms. In western Rajasthan these storms (bhabhulya) are most frequent in May-June.
48RAS Prelims 2021 · Q 58
As per Koeppen's climate classification, which among the following are correctly matched? A. Cwg - Bharatpur B. Bwhw - Barmer C. Bshw - Ganganagar D. Aw - Dungarpur
Which among the following are parts of Thar desert? A. Godwar Tract B. Shekhawati Tract C. Banas Plain D. Ghaggar Plain
(A) A and B
(B) B and C
(C) A, B and D
(D) A, C and D
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Answer: (C) A, B and D
Godwar (Luni basin), Shekhawati (inland drainage area) and the Ghaggar plain are parts of the western desert (Thar) region. The Banas plain lies east of the Aravalli in the eastern plain region.
50RAS Prelims 2023 · Q 3
Which of the following group of districts are correctly arranged in descending order as per the amount of monsoon rainfall they receive ?
Which of the following group of districts of Rajasthan is correctly arranged in ascending order as per average rainfall during South-West Monsoon ?
(A) Jalore, Jaipur, Kota
(B) Jaisalmer, Banswara, Rajsamand
(C) Nagaur, Dholpur, Ajmer
(D) Churu, Baran, Bhilwara
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Answer: (A) Jalore, Jaipur, Kota
Rainfall in Rajasthan rises from west to east and south-east. Jalore (west) < Jaipur (east-central) < Kota (Hadoti) is the correct ascending order. In the other options the order breaks: Banswara gets more than Rajsamand, Dholpur more than Ajmer and Baran more than Bhilwara.
52RAS Prelims 2024 · Q 5
Which type of soil is dominant in Jaipur, Dausa and Alwar districts ?
The 40 cm isohyet passes through which group of districts of Rajasthan ?
(A) Dausa, Tonk, Bhilwara
(B) Alwar, Jaipur, Udaipur
(C) Sikar, Nagaur, Jalore
(D) Sikar, Ajmer, Sirohi
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Answer: (D) Sikar, Ajmer, Sirohi
As per the Commission's answer key, the 40 cm isohyet passes through the Sikar, Ajmer and Sirohi group. It runs roughly along the western edge of the Aravalli, with the arid and semi-arid region to its west.
As per Koppen's classification of climate, in which region of Rajasthan is the BShw climate type found ?
(A) Arid region
(B) Hadoti plateau region
(C) Semi-arid region
(D) Northern plain region
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Answer: (C) Semi-arid region
In Koppen's scheme BShw is the semi-arid (steppe) climate, found between the western desert and the Aravalli (Shekhawati, Nagaur, Jalore and others). BWhw is the arid desert climate and Aw/Cwg belong to the humid south-east.
Which among the following is/are correct about the Middle Mahi Basin? A. This area is locally known as the Vagad. B. This region is drained by the Som, Jakham and Erau rivers. C. The Great Boundary Fault is its chief characteristic. Select the correct answer using code given below -
(A) Only A and B
(B) Only A
(C) A, B and C
(D) Only B and C
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Answer: (A) Only A and B
The middle Mahi basin (Dungarpur-Banswara) is called Vagad and is drained by the Som, Jakham, Erau and other rivers. The Great Boundary Fault is a feature of the Hadoti-Vindhyan area (near the Chambal), so C is wrong.
60VDO 2025 · K23L · Q 16
Which of the following regions of Rajasthan is NOT a part of East-West corridor? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Which of the following soil is mainly found in the arid western plain of Rajasthan?
(A) Black soil
(B) Desert soil
(C) Alluvial soil
(D) Marsh soil
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Answer: (B) Desert soil
The arid western plain has sandy (desert) soil, low in moisture and organic matter and high in salts. Black soil is found in Hadoti and alluvial soil in the eastern plain.
62VDO 2025 · K23L · Q 19
Rajasthan's South-eastern plateau region is also known as the
Which of the following steps should not be taken for the control of desertification in Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
(A) Ban on cutting of desert vegetation
(B) Control overgrazing
(C) Proper use of available ground water resources
(D) Over exploitation of ground water
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Answer: (D) Over exploitation of ground water
Over-use of groundwater speeds up desertification, so this step should not be taken. Saving vegetation, stopping overgrazing and using water properly are ways to check desertification.
Extra practice questions
These are not from past papers. Notes Bazar wrote them on facts of this chapter that have not been asked yet.
P1Practice question
What is the shape of Rajasthan?
(A) Triangular
(B) Circular
(C) Rectangular
(D) Rhombus (kite-shaped)
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Answer: (D) Rhombus (kite-shaped)
Rajasthan's shape is like a rhombus, also described as kite-shaped.
P2Practice question
Which of the following states is not a neighbour of Rajasthan?
