Rivers, Lakes and Irrigation Projects: Previous Year Questions
80 real questions asked on this chapter in Rajasthan recruitment exams (Assistant Professor (College Education), CET (Graduate), RAS Prelims, CET (Senior Secondary), VDO, College Lecturer, Lecturer (Technical Education), Patwari, Senior Teacher (Secondary Education)), 83 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. 40 answers with explanations are free here; all answers are in the book. เคนเคฟเคเคฆเฅ เคฎเฅเค เคชเคขเคผเฅเค
Rajasthan GK: Solved Previous Year Questions (English PDF)1189 questions ยท 30 original papers ยท 22 chapters ยท every answer explained ยท facts at a glance ยท exam traps
Jaisamand = largest artificial freshwater lake (Maharana Jai Singh)
Raj Prashasti inscribed at Rajsamand
Indira Gandhi Canal
Harike barrage (Sutlej + Beas, Punjab)
Foundation 31 March 1958; enters at Masitawali Head (Hanumangarh); main canal to Mohangarh (Jaisalmer); 7 lift canals
'Marugang'; Sagarmal Gopa branch in Jaisalmer; Pali not covered
Other canals
Gang canal (1927, Ganga Singh, Sutlej); Gurgaon canal (Yamuna water to Kaman, Deeg); Narmada canal (Jalore, Barmer); Sidhmukh-Nohar (Hanumangarh, Churu)
Narmada canal: sprinkler irrigation compulsory (first in India)
Bhikha Bhai Sagwara canal on the Mahi (Dungarpur)
Dams
Jawai (Pali, 'Amrit Sarovar of Marwar'); Meja (Bhilwara, Kothari); Bisalpur (Tonk, completed 1999); Ramgarh (Jaipur)
Longest river: Chambal by total length, Banas wholly inside Rajasthan.
Mahi Bajaj Sagar = Rajasthan + Gujarat; Chambal = Rajasthan + MP. The Mahi project is in Banswara, not Udaipur.
Sambhar receives the Mendha, not the Kantli or Bandi.
Gadisar is in Jaisalmer, not Jodhpur or Bikaner. Mansi Wakal is in Udaipur, not Dungarpur.
Right-bank tributaries: Banas โ Berach, Menal; Luni โ Jojari only.
The Som rises in Rajasthan (Bichhameda); the Parvati, Mahi and Kalisindh rise in MP.
Kumbharam lift canal serves Hanumangarh, Churu, Jhunjhunu, not Jaisalmer-Barmer.
1Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 ยท Q 11
Which one of the following is not correctly matched ? (River โ Place of Origin)
(A) Sabi โ Sewar hills
(B) Kantli โ Khandela hills
(C) Banganga โ Khamnor hills
(D) Som โ Bichameda
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Answer: (C) Banganga โ Khamnor hills
The Banganga rises in the Bairath hills of Jaipur. The Khamnor hills (Rajsamand) are the source of the Banas. The Sabi rises at Sewar, the Kantli at Khandela and the Som at Bichhameda (Udaipur).
2Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 ยท Q 12
Which one of the following is not correctly matched ?
Which of the following is not a proposed beneficiary district of Indira Gandhi Nahar Project (IGNP)?
(A) Pali
(B) Sikar
(C) Nagaur
(D) Jodhpur
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Answer: (A) Pali
The Indira Gandhi Canal is planned to give irrigation or drinking water to Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jodhpur, Churu, Nagaur, Jhunjhunu and Sikar (old districts). Pali is not among them.
8CET (Graduate) 2022 ยท 131B ยท Q 47
Which one of the following (Lift Canal - Beneficiary Districts) is not matched correctly?
Which one of the following rivers is an example of superimposed river?
(A) Ghaggar
(B) Mahi
(C) Banas
(D) Jakham
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Answer: (C) Banas
As per the Commission's answer key, the Banas is an example of a superimposed river: one that keeps the course it formed on younger upper rocks while cutting down into older rocks below.
10CET (Graduate) 2022 ยท 131B ยท Q 89
Which one of the following (Irrigation Project โ District) is not correctly matched?
The construction of Bisalpur Dam was completed in which year?
(A) 1989
(B) 1992
(C) 1996
(D) 1999
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Answer: (D) 1999
As per the Commission's answer key, Bisalpur dam on the Banas in Tonk district was completed in 1999. It supplies drinking water to Jaipur, Ajmer and Tonk.
12CET (Graduate) 2022 ยท 131C ยท Q 49
Which river basin of Rajasthan is in second position in terms of water availability?
Which among the following (River โ Associated District) is not correctly matched?
(A) Dai - Ajmer
(B) Banganga - Jaipur
(C) Kakni - Jaisalmer
(D) Vatrak - Banswara
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Answer: (D) Vatrak - Banswara
As per the Commission's answer key, Vatrak - Banswara is the wrong pair; the Vatrak belongs to the Sabarmati system. Dai (Ajmer, a Banas tributary), Banganga (Jaipur) and Kakni (Jaisalmer) are correct.
Which is the first irrigation project in India, in which sprinkler irrigation system has been made mandatory?
(A) Indira Gandhi Canal Project
(B) Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project
(C) Chambal Canal Project
(D) Narmada Canal Project
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Answer: (D) Narmada Canal Project
The Narmada Canal project is the country's first irrigation project in which sprinkler irrigation was made compulsory. It brings water to the Jalore-Barmer area of Rajasthan.
18CET (Graduate) 2022 ยท 131D ยท Q 85
Which one of the following (Irrigation Project - Place (District)) is not correctly matched?
Which of the following two states have a joint plan under Mahi Project?
(A) Rajasthan - Madhya Pradesh
(B) Rajasthan - Punjab
(C) Rajasthan - Gujarat
(D) Rajasthan - Haryana
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Answer: (C) Rajasthan - Gujarat
The Mahi Bajaj Sagar project is a joint project of Rajasthan and Gujarat (the dam is in Banswara). Remember: the Chambal project is a joint project of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
22CET (Graduate) 2024 ยท A11 ยท Q 106
Which of the following Lake is not a Saline water lake in Rajasthan?
Indira Gandhi Nahar Project (IGNP) is better known as the life line of - (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
(A) Western Rajasthan
(B) Eastern Rajasthan
(C) Northern Rajasthan
(D) Southern Rajasthan
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Answer: (A) Western Rajasthan
The Indira Gandhi Canal is called "Marugang" and the lifeline of western Rajasthan. It starts at the Harike barrage (Punjab, at the Sutlej-Beas meeting), enters Rajasthan at Masitawali Head (Hanumangarh) and runs to Mohangarh in Jaisalmer.
24CET (Graduate) 2024 ยท A15 ยท Q 57
Indira Gandhi Canal ends in which of the following districts of Rajasthan?
Among the following places in Rajasthan, where is the Pichola lake situated ?
(A) Udaipur
(B) Ajmer
(C) Bhilwara
(D) Karauli
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Answer: (A) Udaipur
Pichola lake is in Udaipur. It holds the island palaces of Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas (Lake Palace). It was built by a Banjara in the 14th century, in Rana Lakha's time.
26CET (Graduate) 2024 ยท A15 ยท Q 138
Which of the following dams of Rajasthan is for both irrigation and Hydroelectricity? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Mantha river merges in which of the following lakes of Rajasthan?
(A) Pichola lake
(B) Didwana lake
(C) Anasagar lake
(D) Sambhar lake
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Answer: (D) Sambhar lake
The Mantha (Mendha) river falls into Sambhar lake. Other rivers falling into Sambhar are Rupangarh, Khari, Khandela and Samod. Sambhar is India's largest inland salt lake.
28CET (Graduate) 2024 ยท A17 ยท Q 14
Indira Gandhi Canal has been built on the following rivers :
Given below are two statements: Statement (I): The Chambal project is a combined project by the Madhya Pradesh State and the Rajasthan state. Statement (II): Mahi power project is located close to Udaipur in Rajasthan. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(D) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
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Answer: (C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
The Chambal project is a joint project of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh (I is correct). The Mahi Bajaj Sagar dam and its hydro project are in Banswara, not near Udaipur (II is wrong).
30CET (Graduate) 2024 ยท A17 ยท Q 72
The main objective of 'CHAUKA SYSTEM' of Rajasthan is to
(A) Support Bee Keepers
(B) Increase Animal Husbandry
(C) Manage Water Resources in Water Stressed Regions
'Taanka' is a traditional technique common to the Thar desert region of Rajasthan, used for
(A) Agriculture
(B) Rainwater harvesting
(C) Animal Husbandry
(D) Agro Industrial Work System
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Answer: (B) Rainwater harvesting
A taanka (kund) is a lined round pit in the ground in which rainwater from a roof or courtyard is stored for drinking. Khadin, nadi, beri and baori are other traditional ways of storing water.
32CET (Graduate) 2024 ยท A17 ยท Q 133
The starting point of Indira Gandhi Canal is in the state of:
The Jawahar Sagar Dam is on which of the following rivers?
(A) Satluj
(B) Sabarmati
(C) Bandi
(D) Chambal
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Answer: (D) Chambal
Jawahar Sagar dam is on the Chambal in Kota district. In order on the Chambal are Gandhi Sagar (MP), Rana Pratap Sagar, Jawahar Sagar and Kota Barrage.
Which of the following dams of Rajasthan produces Hydroelectric power ?
(A) Swaroop Sagar Dam
(B) Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam
(C) Meja Dam
(D) Jawai Dam
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Answer: (B) Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam
Mahi Bajaj Sagar dam (Banswara) has hydroelectric power houses. Jawai dam (Pali), the "Amrit Sarovar of Marwar", is mainly for irrigation and drinking water, as is Meja dam (Bhilwara).
36CET (Graduate) 2024 ยท B23 ยท Q 104
Which of the following area did not cover in first stage of Indira Gandhi Canal project ?
Which of the following projects has brought a revolutionary change in the tribal dominated areas of Rajasthan? Choose the most appropriate option from below:
(A) Bhakra Nangal Dam Project
(B) Jawahar Sagar Dam Project
(C) Veer Sagar Dam Project
(D) Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam Project
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Answer: (D) Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam Project
Irrigation and power from the Mahi Bajaj Sagar project (Banswara) greatly improved farming and living standards in the tribal areas of Banswara-Dungarpur. It is called the "lifeline of the tribals".
40CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 ยท Q13 ยท Q 101
Gandhi Sagar dam is built over which of the following rivers?
Which of the following projects of Rajasthan provides hydroelectric power?
(A) Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam
(B) Jawai Dam
(C) Swaroop Sagar Dam
(D) Uchha Dam
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Answer: (A) Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam
Mahi Bajaj Sagar (Banswara) is a hydroelectric project. Jawai (Pali) is mainly an irrigation and drinking-water dam and Swaroop Sagar is a lake in Udaipur.
42CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 ยท R15 ยท Q 97
"Kolayat lake" is situated in which of the following place of Rajasthan?
The river of Rajasthan that drains into Arabian Sea is.
(A) Luni
(B) Banas
(C) Chambal
(D) Kantali
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Answer: (A) Luni
The Luni rises in the Nag hills of Ajmer and ends in the Rann of Kutch, so it belongs to the Arabian Sea system. Its water turns salty after Balotra. The Banas and Chambal belong to the Bay of Bengal system, and the Kantli is a river of inland drainage.
Which one of the following west flowing rivers has the largest catchment-area?
(A) Mahi
(B) Periyar
(C) Sabarmati
(D) Bharathappuzha
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Answer: (A) Mahi
Of the options, the Mahi has the largest catchment. It rises in Madhya Pradesh, flows through Rajasthan (Banswara-Dungarpur) and falls into the Gulf of Khambhat. It crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice.
46CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 ยท T19 ยท Q 24
Which of the following regions of Rajasthan is benefitted by Gurgaon Canal Project for irrigation?
(C) Operation for restoring surplus water for field crops and agricultural activities in canal command area
(D) Construction of pipeline for irrigation
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Answer: (C) Operation for restoring surplus water for field crops and agricultural activities in canal command area
A diggi is a lined water tank in the field that stores the water received during the canal turn (warabandi), used later for sprinkler or drip irrigation. The government gives a subsidy for diggis in the canal areas of Sri Ganganagar-Hanumangarh.
48CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 ยท T19 ยท Q 147
Meja dam has been built on which of the following rivers of Rajasthan ?
Indira Gandhi canal is situated in which of the following regions of Rajasthan?
(A) Semi dry Region
(B) Western Desert plain Region
(C) Aravali Region
(D) South Eastern Region
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Answer: (B) Western Desert plain Region
The Indira Gandhi Canal gives irrigation and drinking water in the western desert plain (Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jodhpur, Churu and others).
50CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 ยท V23 ยท Q 106
Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Lake): (a) Jaisamand lake (b) Sambhar lake (c) Didwana lake (d) Pachpadra lake List-II (Located / Close to): (i) Nagaur (ii) Barmer (iii) Udaipur (iv) Jaipur
Which of the following area of Rajasthan is/are benefited with water from Indira Gandhi Canal ? (a) Churu (b) Jaisalmer (c) Jodhpur (d) Ajmer Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(A) (a) and (c) only
(B) (a), (b) and (c) only
(C) (a), (c) and (d) only
(D) (b) and (c) only
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Answer: (B) (a), (b) and (c) only
The Indira Gandhi Canal gives irrigation or drinking water to Churu, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur (through lift canals). Ajmer is not in its command area; Ajmer gets water from Bisalpur dam.
As per the Commission's answer key, the Khari is not an inland-drainage river; this refers to the Khari tributary of the Banas, whose water reaches the sea through the Banas-Chambal-Yamuna. The Sabi, Kantli and Kakni (Kakneya) are inland rivers that never reach the sea.
The Luni rises in the Nag hills of Ajmer and flows through Nagaur, Jodhpur (Bilara), Pali, Barmer and Jalore into the Rann of Kutch. These areas are in the Luni basin.
56Lecturer (Technical Education) 2020 ยท Q 19
Which one of the following river falls in Sambhar lake ?
From which of the following places does Chambal river enter in the state of Rajasthan ?
(A) Bhansrodgarh
(B) Chittorgarh
(C) Kumbhalgarh
(D) Chaurasigarh
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Answer: (D) Chaurasigarh
The Chambal rises near Mhow (Janapav), Madhya Pradesh, and enters Rajasthan near Chaurasigarh in Chittorgarh district. The Bamni joins it near Bhainsrorgarh, where Chuliya falls is formed.
58Lecturer (Technical Education) 2020 ยท Q 26
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
(A) Gang Canal โ Ganganagar, Bikaner
(B) Beas Project โ Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana
(C) Siddhmukh Project โ Punjab, Rajasthan, National Capital Region
Which of the following is a major source of irrigation in Rajasthan ?
(A) Wells
(B) Tube-wells
(C) Canals
(D) Tanks
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Answer: (B) Tube-wells
As per the Commission's answer key, tube-wells are the main source of irrigation in Rajasthan. Wells and tube-wells together irrigate about two-thirds of the area, with tube-wells the biggest share. Canals (Indira Gandhi, Gang canal) are the main source in the north-west.
60Lecturer (Technical Education) 2020 ยท Q 98
Meja Dam is situated in which of the following district of Rajasthan ?
Which lake was built by stopping a branch of the local river, 'Ruparel'?
(A) Balsamand Lake
(B) Gadisar Lake
(C) Lake Pichola
(D) Siliserh Lake
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Answer: (D) Siliserh Lake
Siliserh lake (Alwar) was built in 1845 by Maharaja Vinay Singh by damming a stream of the Ruparel river. Balsamand is in Jodhpur, Gadisar in Jaisalmer and Pichola in Udaipur.
62RAS Prelims 2013 ยท Q 64
Match items in List-I with items in List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below : (Medium Irrigation Project โ District in which situated) A. Gagrin B. Piplad C. Gardada D. Takli i. Kota ii. Bundi iii. Jhalawar iv. Baran
Match the following : List-I (Major irrigation project): A. Sidhmukh Project B. Narmada Project C. Jawai Project D. Jakham Project List-II (Beneficiary districts): (i) Jalore and Barmer (ii) Jalore, Pali and Jodhpur (iii) Udaipur and Pratapgarh (iv) Hanumangarh and Churu
(A) A-(iv), B-(i), C-(ii), D-(iii)
(B) A-(i), B-(iv), C-(ii), D-(iii)
(C) A-(iv), B-(i), C-(iii), D-(ii)
(D) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)
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Answer: (A) A-(iv), B-(i), C-(ii), D-(iii)
The Sidhmukh-Nohar project serves Hanumangarh and Churu, the Narmada canal Jalore and Barmer, Jawai dam Pali, Jalore and Jodhpur, and the Jakham project Pratapgarh and Udaipur.
66RAS Prelims 2018 ยท Q 77
Which one of the following lakes of Rajasthan is not covered under National Lake Conservation Programme (NLCP)?
In which of the following projects for the first time, sprinkler irrigation system has been made compulsory in Rajasthan ?
(A) Parwan Project
(B) Dholpur Lift Project
(C) Narmada Canal Project
(D) Takli Project
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Answer: (C) Narmada Canal Project
The Narmada Canal project (Jalore-Barmer) is the first in Rajasthan in which sprinkler irrigation was made compulsory. Narmada water enters Rajasthan near Seelu (Jalore).
68RAS Prelims 2021 ยท Q 57
The following characteristics are of which river? - Originates from the Aravalis near the Fort of Kumbhalgarh. - Flows through the Mewar Plain. - Bedach, Kothari and Morel are its tributaries.
Which three rivers of the following form "Triveni" Sangam ?
(A) Banas, Mainal, Bedach
(B) Gambhiri, Mansi, Dhundh
(C) Kothari, Khori, Bedach
(D) Som, Aahu, Bandi
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Answer: (A) Banas, Mainal, Bedach
The meeting of the Banas, Berach and Menal near Bigod (Bhilwara) is called "Triveni". Similarly, the Som, Mahi and Jakham meet at Beneshwar (Dungarpur), which is not option D.
70RAS Prelims 2023 ยท Q 8
The Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project is a joint venture of โ
Consider the following statements : A. Luni Basin and Shekhawati region are the Sub-regions of Rajasthan Bangar. B. Ghaggar Plain covers mostly Hanumangarh and Ganganagar district. C. Nagaur uplands have salty lakes and inland drainage. D. Aravalli ranges are rich in all types of minerals. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(A) A and B
(B) A, B and C
(C) B, C and D
(D) A, B, C and D
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Answer: (B) A, B and C
The Rajasthan Bangar (semi-arid plain) has four sub-regions: the Luni basin (Godwar), Shekhawati, the Nagaur upland and the Ghaggar plain. The Ghaggar plain lies in Hanumangarh-Ganganagar, and the Nagaur upland has salt lakes such as Didwana and Kuchaman and inland drainage. So A, B and C are correct. D is wrong: the Aravalli is rich in metallic minerals, but not in "all types" (for example petroleum and coal).
72RAS Prelims 2024 ยท Q 8
In which district of Rajasthan 'Khadin' is a popular method of water conservation ?
Identify the river on the basis of following facts โ A. It originates from the hills of Bijral village in Rajsamand. B. It is a tributary of Banas River. C. Its total length is approximately 80 km.
(A) Berach
(B) Kothari
(C) Khari
(D) Mej
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Answer: (C) Khari
The Khari, a tributary of the Banas, rises in the hills of Bijral village in Rajsamand and flows about 80 km to join the Banas near Deoli (Tonk).
These are not from past papers. Notes Bazar wrote them on facts of this chapter that have not been asked yet.
P1Practice question
Which is the longest river flowing wholly within Rajasthan?
(A) Chambal
(B) Banas
(C) Luni
(D) Mahi
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Answer: (B) Banas
The Banas rises in the Khamnor hills (Rajsamand) and flows wholly within Rajasthan before joining the Chambal. It is called the "hope of the forest" (van ki asha). By total length the Chambal is the state's longest river.
