61 real questions asked on this chapter in Rajasthan recruitment exams (Assistant Professor (College Education), CET (Graduate), CET (Senior Secondary), College Lecturer, Lecturer (Technical Education), RAS Prelims, Senior Teacher (Secondary Education), VDO), 62 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. 31 answers with explanations are free here; all answers are in the book. เคนเคฟเคเคฆเฅ เคฎเฅเค เคชเคขเคผเฅเค
| Group | Facts | Remember it for |
|---|---|---|
| Kharif crops | Bajra (Rajasthan 1st in India), maize (south and south-east), jowar, moth, guar (1st in India), groundnut (Bikaner leads), soybean (Hadoti), cotton (Sri Ganganagar leads; 'Narma' = American cotton) | Rice is kharif, not rabi |
| Rabi crops | Wheat (Sri Ganganagar leads), barley, gram, mustard (Rajasthan 1st; Alwar, Bharatpur, Jaipur), isabgol (Barmer, Jalore), coriander (Hadoti; Ramganj Mandi) | Zaid: watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber |
| Varieties | Raj-3077 (wheat); Raj-171, Moti, RCB-911 (bajra); Mahi Kanchan, Mahi Dhawal (maize); Dohad Yellow (gram) | Walra = shifting cultivation |
| Agro-climatic zones | 10 zones; largest = hyper-arid partially irrigated zone (key); cotton in irrigated north-western plain | Not 14 zones |
| Cattle breeds | Rathi (Bikaner-Ganganagar; Sahiwal x Sindhi; 'Kamdhenu of Rajasthan'); Tharparkar ('Malani', Barmer-Jaisalmer); Kankrej (Barmer, Pali, Sirohi, Sanchore; dual purpose); Gir ('Rendha/Ajmera', Ajmer-Bhilwara); Nagauri (bullocks); Malvi; Mewati; Haryanvi | Murrah and Mehsana are buffalo breeds |
| Sheep and goat breeds | Sheep: Chokla ('Merino of India'), Magra ('Chakri'), Nali, Malpuri, Sonadi, Pugal, Marwari, Bagri, Kheri; Goat: Sirohi, Barbari, Jamnapari, Jhakrana | Rajasthan = 1st in wool |
| Camel | Breeds Nachna (Jaisalmer), Gomat, Bikaneri, Gurha (key); 84.43% of India's camels (2019 census); state animal (livestock) since 2014 | Livestock = 10.60% of India (2019) |
| Institutes | CAZRI (Jodhpur, 1959); RARI (Durgapura, Jaipur); Central Institute of Arid Horticulture and NRC on Camel (Bikaner); Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (Avikanagar, Tonk); Rapeseed-Mustard (Sewar, Bharatpur, 1993); Seed Spices (Doomara, Ajmer) | Vegetable CoE at Bundi; custard apple CoE at Chittorgarh |
| Schemes and markets | Beej Swavlamban (all 10 zones from 2018-19); free livestock medicine (2012); mooPay (dairy payments); NMAET share 60:40; APMC Act (marketing); spice parks Mathania and Ramganj Mandi; honey FPO Bharatpur | ODOP: Churu groundnut, Jaipur tomato, Jhalawar orange, Kota coriander |
| Silk and revolutions | Tasar silk: Kota, Udaipur, Banswara; Blue = fish; Yellow = oilseeds; Golden = horticulture; Silver = eggs | Main obstacle to farming: uncertain rainfall |
Which one of the following is not correctly matched ? (Livestock โ Breed)
Answer: (D) Goat โ Nali
Nali is a sheep breed (Ganganagar-Hanumangarh area), not a goat breed. Nachna (Jaisalmer) is a camel breed, Kheri a sheep breed and Mehsana a buffalo breed.
Maize is mainly produced in which part of Rajasthan ?
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Which of the following district is the largest producer of Groundnut in Rajasthan ?
Answer: (A) Bikaner
Bikaner is Rajasthan's largest groundnut-producing district; its groundnut is known as "Lunkaransar groundnut".
Mukhyamantri Beej Swawalamban Yojana from 2018-2019 in Rajasthan is being implemented in
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Artificial silk called 'Tusser' is being developed in Rajasthan in
Answer: (C) Kota, Udaipur and Banswara districts
As per the Commission's answer key, tasar silk is being developed in Kota, Udaipur and Banswara districts, where tasar silkworms are reared on arjun trees.
A first-of-its-kind fully automated Direct Payment Platform for dairy farmers in Rajasthan โ
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Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) for producing honey in which of the following district in Rajasthan ?
Answer: (B) Bharatpur
As per the Commission's answer key, the honey FPOs were launched in Bharatpur. Bharatpur is Rajasthan's main honey-producing district (from mustard flowers).
Which is the largest agro-climatic region of Rajasthan?
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Maize is produced largely in which part of Rajasthan?
Answer: (A) South and South East
Maize is grown most in the south and south-east of the state (Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Banswara, Dungarpur), where rainfall is higher.
'Dohad Yellow' is improved variety of which crop?
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The correct pair of major mustard producing districts of Rajasthan is -
Answer: (C) Alwar โ Jaipur
As per the Commission's answer key, of the pairs given, Alwar-Jaipur are major mustard producers. Mustard is the main rabi oilseed of eastern Rajasthan (Alwar, Bharatpur, Jaipur and others).
The major producing region of soybean in Rajasthan is -
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In Rajasthan the major districts of maize cultivation are -
Answer: (B) Chittorgarh, Banswara and Bundi
As per the Commission's answer key, of the options given, Chittorgarh, Banswara and Bundi are major maize districts. Maize is grown mainly in southern and south-eastern Rajasthan.
Which of the following crop, is not grown in the Zaid cropping season in Rajasthan?
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Which is not correct?
Answer: (D) Rajasthan is divided into 14 agro-climatic zones.
Rajasthan is divided into 10 agro-climatic zones, not 14. Jhuming (shifting) cultivation is called Walra in Rajasthan.
Vegetable Centre of Excellence has been established in Rajasthan in -
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Which of the following are cash crops of Rajasthan state? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Answer: (A) Cotton and Tobacco
Cotton and tobacco are cash (commercial) crops grown in Rajasthan. Tea, coffee and cocoa do not grow in Rajasthan's climate.
Also asked in: CET (Graduate) 2024 ยท A15 ยท Q 56
Given below are two statements:
Statement (I) : Gram is grown as "Rabi" crop in Rajasthan.
Statement (II) : Oilseeds are grown both in "Rabi" and "Kharif" seasons in Rajasthan.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
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'Narma' is associated with which crop in Rajasthan?
Answer: (B) Cotton
"Narma" is American cotton, grown mainly in Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh. Desi cotton is called "Malvi cotton".
Which city is known as 'Food Basket of Rajasthan'?
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Which of the following districts of Rajasthan is famous for the highest production of wheat in year 2022-23 in the state ?
Answer: (A) Sri Ganganagar
With canal irrigation, Sri Ganganagar leads the state in wheat production.
Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute is situated at which of the following cities ?
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Ramganj Mandi, also known as coriander city, is situated near which of the following cities of Rajasthan?
Answer: (D) Kota
Ramganj Mandi is in Kota district and is counted among Asia's big coriander markets. The Hadoti area (Kota, Baran, Jhalawar) leads in coriander production.
In which of the following, Rajasthan is the largest producer in the country?
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Animal Husbandry contributes around ......... share of agriculture sector in Rajasthan.
Answer: (B) 1/3
As per the Commission's answer key, animal husbandry contributes about one-third of the agriculture sector. Livestock is a big source of rural income in Rajasthan, and the state is among the country's leading milk producers.
'CAZRI' institute is mainly involved in research of
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In how many agro climatic zones, is the state of Rajasthan divided, for the purpose of agriculture ?
Answer: (C) 10
Rajasthan is divided into 10 agro-climatic zones (such as arid western plain, irrigated north-western plain, humid southern plain and humid south-eastern plain).
Which of the following district has highest production of cotton in the state of Rajasthan ?
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What is the main obstacle in agricultural development of Rajasthan?
Answer: (D) Irregularity and uncertainty of rains
Farming in Rajasthan depends mainly on the monsoon, and rainfall is low, irregular and uncertain, so the state faces repeated droughts and famines. That is why Rajasthan's agriculture is called a "gamble on the monsoon".
Which of the following is an important 'ISABGOL' producing area of Rajasthan?
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Which of the following is not a Rabi crop in Rajasthan?
Answer: (D) Rice
Rice is a kharif (rainy-season) crop. Wheat, barley, mustard and gram are rabi (winter) crops.
Where is the Central Institute of Arid Horticulture located?
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Which of the following breed is related to Camel in Rajasthan ?
Answer: (C) Gurha
As per the Commission's answer key, Gurha is a camel breed. Pugal is a sheep breed, Barbari a goat breed and Mewati a cattle breed.
Which is not a breed of sheep in Rajasthan ?
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'Walara' is a type of agriculture in Rajasthan :
Answer: (A) Shifting cultivation
Walra is shifting (jhum) cultivation practised by the Bhil and Sahariya tribes. On hill slopes it is called "Chimata" and in the plains "Dajia".
APMC Act in Rajasthan is implemented to
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Free Medicine for livestock scheme in Rajasthan was launched in
Answer: (A) 2012
The Mukhyamantri Pashudhan Nishulk Dawa Yojana started on 15 August 2012; medicines for animals are free at government veterinary institutions.
In which year, Nineteenth Livestock Census in Rajasthan was conducted ?
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National Mustard Research Centre (NMRC) was established in 'Sewar' in
Answer: (A) 1993
The National Research Centre on Rapeseed-Mustard was set up at Sewar (Bharatpur) in 1993; it is now the Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research. Bharatpur is a leading mustard district.
According to the Livestock Census-2019, Rajasthan was about ______ of the livestock of the country.
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Which of the following is the major food crop of Rajasthan in Rabi season ?
Answer: (A) Wheat
Wheat is the main food crop of rabi (winter). Bajra, maize and jowar are kharif (rainy-season) crops.
'Blue revolution' is related with which of the following ?
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Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
Answer: (D) Cows โ Haryanavi, Murrah
Murrah is a buffalo breed, not a cattle breed; Haryanvi is a cattle breed. So "Cows โ Haryanvi, Murrah" is the wrong pair.
The place of Rajasthan where the Centre of Excellence for Custard Apple (Seetafal) was inaugurated is
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In which crop production, Rajasthan occupies first position in the Country, for the year 2013-14 ?
Answer: (D) Rapeseed and Mustard
Rajasthan ranks first in the country in rapeseed and mustard production and is called the "mustard state".
National Research Centre on seed spices is located at
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What is the share of Rajasthan Government in funding in National Mission on Agriculture Extension and Technology?
Answer: (B) 40 Percent
The National Mission on Agricultural Extension and Technology is a centrally sponsored scheme; for general states the Centre-State share is 60:40, so the Rajasthan government pays 40%.
Mahi Kanchan and RCB 911 are hybrid variety of โ
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National Research Centre on camel is located at
Answer: (C) Bikaner
The ICAR National Research Centre on Camel was set up at Bikaner (Jorbeed) in 1984. Avikanagar (Tonk) has the Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute and Jodhpur has CAZRI.
'Raj-171' and 'Moti' are hybrid varieties of โ
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Which of the following breed of cattle is known for milk production as well as for good ox and are largely reared in Barmer, Pali, Sirohi and Sanchor ?
Answer: (A) Kankrej
Kankrej is a dual-purpose breed (milk and draught bullocks) found in the Barmer, Pali, Sirohi and Jalore-Sanchore area. Rathi belongs to Bikaner-Ganganagar, Gir to Ajmer-Bhilwara and Malvi to the Jhalawar area.
"Rajasthan-3077" variety is related to which crop ?
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Which breed of cattle in Rajasthan is a mixed breed of Sindhi and Sahiwal ?
Answer: (A) Rathi
The Rathi breed comes from a cross of Sahiwal and (Red) Sindhi; it is found in the Bikaner-Ganganagar area and is known for high milk yield ("Kamdhenu of Rajasthan").
As per Livestock Census-2019, the percentage of India's camels in Rajasthan are โ
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In Rajasthan, spice parks are located at -
Answer: (B) Mathania and Ramganj Mandi
Rajasthan's spice parks are at Mathania (Jodhpur, chilli and cumin) and Ramganj Mandi (Kota, coriander).
Which among the following (Livestock Breed - Nickname) is NOT correctly matched?
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Which of the following is a major Rabi crop in the arid western plain agro-climatic zone in Rajasthan?
Answer: (B) Wheat
Wheat is a rabi crop. Bajra and moth are the main kharif crops of this zone, and rice is a kharif crop not grown here.
In which of the following agro-climatic zones, cotton is a major kharif crop in Rajasthan?
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Which of the following regions of Rajasthan are being developed for artificial silk (Tussar)?
Answer: (A) Banswara, Kota and Udaipur
Tasar silkworm rearing on trees such as arjun is being developed in southern and south-eastern Rajasthan (Banswara, Udaipur, Kota).
Which of the following cattle breeds is native to Rajasthan?
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Match the districts of Rajasthan given in List I with the ODOP products given in List II.
List I (Districts of Rajasthan): a. Churu b. Jaipur c. Jhalawar d. Kota
List II (ODOP products): I. Orange II. Coriander III. Groundnut products IV. Tomato
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer: (D) a-III, b-IV, c-I, d-II
Under "One District One Product" (ODOP), Churu has groundnut products, Jaipur tomato, Jhalawar orange and Kota coriander. Jhalawar is called the "Nagpur of Rajasthan" for its oranges.
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Which state has the largest area and production of bajra in India?
Answer: (D) Rajasthan
Bajra is Rajasthan's main kharif crop. Rajasthan ranks first in India in both area and production of bajra.
Where in Rajasthan is the National Research Centre on Rapeseed-Mustard (now the Directorate)?
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What is Rajasthan's rank in India in guar production?
Answer: (B) First
Rajasthan is India's largest guar producer. Guar gum made from guar is used in industry.
Which cattle breed, also known as "Malani", is found in the Barmer-Jaisalmer area?
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Which sheep breed is called the "Merino of India"?
Answer: (D) Chokla
Chokla (Chhapar) sheep gives the finest wool, so it is called the "Merino of India". It is found mainly in Shekhawati.
Where is the Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute?
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"Sirohi" is a breed of which animal?
Answer: (B) Goat
Sirohi is a goat breed kept for both meat and milk. It is named after Sirohi district.
In which area of Rajasthan is the Gir cattle breed common, and by what local name is it known?
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Which cattle breed is called the "Kamdhenu of Rajasthan"?
Answer: (B) Rathi
The Rathi breed (Bikaner-Ganganagar), a cross of Sahiwal and Sindhi, gives high milk yield and is called the "Kamdhenu of Rajasthan".
Which revolution is related to oilseed production?
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Where are the spice parks of Rajasthan located?
Answer: (A) Mathania and Ramganj Mandi
Rajasthan's spice parks are at Mathania (Jodhpur, chilli and cumin) and Ramganj Mandi (Kota, coriander).