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Position of rajasthan in indian economy - class-VIII

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Rajasthan is a state in ______________.

  1. Bouthern India

  2. Eastern India

  3. Northern India

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajasthan is a state in Northern India.

The Raikas could no longer move into Sindh and graze their camels on the banks of the Indus after ______.

  1. 1930

  2. 1935

  3. 1937

  4. 1947


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • After the partition of India in 1947, the camel and sheep herding Raikas, for instance, could no longer move into Sindh and graze their camels on the banks of the Indus, as they had done earlier.
  • After independence in 1947, two nations were created—India and Pakistan. The camel and sheep herding Raikas could no longer move into Sindh and graze their camels on the banks of the Indus

The yearly camel fair is held in _____.

  1. Rajastan

  2. Punjab

  3. Kashmir

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Held each November at the time of the Kartik Purnima full moon, Pushkar Camel Fair is one of India’s most highly-rated travel experiences, a spectacle on an epic scale, attracting more than 11,000 camels, horses and cattle and visited by over 400,000 people over a period of around fourteen days.
  • For visitors it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the colour, spectacle and carnival of one of the last great traditional melas, which brings livestock, farmers, traders and villagers from all over Rajasthan

The group of Raikas that herded camels is known as the ________.

  1. Chalkia Raikas

  2. Godwar Raikas

  3. Maru Raikas

  4. Pitalia Raikas.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  •   Raikas were found in the deserts of Rajasthan. 
  • One group of Raikas, known as the Maru (desert) Raikas-hearded camels and another group reared sheep and goat.
  •  The Raikas is south Rajasthan have been known as camel experts for centuries.

The settlement of the Raikasis called a __.

  1. Dhandi.

  2. Mandab.

  3. Wooden chalets

  4. Yurt.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • This is on the Thar desert near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan.
  •  The camel herders of the region are Maru (desert). Raikas, and their settlement is called a dhandi.
  •  The settlement of Maru Raikas is known as  Dhandi

'Raikas' the Pastoral community lived in which of the Indian state?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Rajastan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  •  The Raikas is south Rajasthan have been known as camel experts for centuries. They belong to a pastoral caste who keep large herds of female camels for supplying work to various clienteles.
  • The Raikas often exchange what they produce  milk, meat, wool, and manure among other goods  for grains, vegetables, and other goods produced by their settled neighbours, often without use of money.

Rajasthan is located towards which side of India?

  1. Eastern

  2. Western

  3. Southern

  4. North Eastern


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajasthan is largest state of India according to area. It is present on the western side of the India. It comprises wide and inhospitable Thar Desert. Rajasthan shares a border with the Pakistani provinces of Punjab to the northwest and Sindh to the west, along the Satluj-Indus river valley. It shares boundaries with five other Indian states- Punjab to the north, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Madhya Pradesh to the southeast  and Gujarat to the southwest.

Which of the following is not a local tongue of Rajasthan?

  1. Shekhawati

  2. Marwari

  3. Harauti

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: D

Which state is the largest state in area in India?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajasthan is the largest state in area in India.

The oldest inhabitants of India are considered to be:

  1. Mongoloids

  2. Negritoes

  3. Indo-Aryans

  4. Mediterraneans


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Negritoes,

The oldest inhabitants of India are considered to be Negritoes. Perhaps they were the first of the racial groups that came to India. They got settled in the hilly areas of Kerala and the Andaman Islands. Kadar, Irula and Puliyan tribes of Kerala resemble to a great extent with the Negritos. They are related to Africa, Australia and their neighbouring islands. The Negritos have black (dark) skin, woolly hair, broad and flat nose and slightly protruded jaws.

The pastoralists that combined cultivation with pastoralism were the ___.

  1. Gaddis.

  2. Gollas.

  3. Gujjar Bakarwals

  4. Raikas.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • Harvests were not certain, so the Raikas combined agriculture with pastoralism.
  •  Raikas are a nomadic community found in the deserts of Rajasthan. 
  •  They are pastoralists and cultivators.
  • The uncertainty and meagre rainfall in the desert region leading to fluctuating harvests made the Raikas combine both cultivation and pastoralism as means of occupation.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. Banjaras are found in the state of Jammu and Kashmir
II. Raikas are the inhabitants of Rajasthan desert
III.Colonial state wanted to extract more land revenue from the land in India.
IV.The forest act did not change the ,life of pastoralists in India.

  1. III, II and IV are correct

  2. I, II and III are correct

  3. Only IV is correct

  4. II & III are correct


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
I. Banjara population is concentrated in the states of Rajasthan, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana.
II. Raikas are camel breeding caste predominantly found in Rajasthan.
III. It was the policy of British to extract maximum revenue from the land which they have acquired.
IV. The forest act led to serious shortage of pastures. When grazing levels were taken over and turned into cultivating fields, the available area of pastureland declined.

Which one of the following is the most important activity of Banjara community?

  1. Wandering in search of pastures.

  2. Moving over a long distance.

  3. Exchange of goods or barter trade.

  4. They acted as messengers between people.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wandering in search of pastures.

The origin of the Banjaras has been a much-debated topic. Banjaras are said to originate from the Marwar & Gorwar region of Rajasthan. Banjara also called as Gypsy of India

In 19th century the British colonial authorities brought the community under the purview of Criminal Tribes Act of 1871 which forced them to give up their traditional occupations. This led to some of them settling down as farmers near mountains and hilly regions, while others were driven into the forests. Nayak means head of the territory in Banjara community. 
From history gender equality is almost achieved in Banjara community, women and men enjoy the same rights and opportunities across all sectors of society, including economic participation and decision-making, and when the different behaviours, aspirations and needs of women and men are equally valued and favoured.

Which of the following represents a tribe of Rajasthan ?

  1. Asur

  2. Garasia

  3. Munda

  4. Santhal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Garasia is a tribe inhabiting the Indian states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Garasiya settlements are found in the Rajasthan districts of Pali, Sirohi, Udaipur and Dungarpur, and the Gujarat districts of Sabarkantha and Banaskantha.

Present-day Garasias are characterised by several social divisions with well-defined relationships. These divisions have appeared out of situations of culture contact and acculturation. Further, group heterogeneity also supports a stratified order. Constant contact with others like Bhils and Hindus has led to several changes in the social order of this tribe. Today Garasias are divided into Rajput Garasia,Dungri Garasia and Bhil Garasia.

Rajasthan borders with which neighboring country of India?

  1. Tibet

  2. Nepal

  3. Pakistan

  4. Bangladesh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajasthan borders with Pakistan which is neighbour located on the western side of India. The Zero Point separates the Indian states of Gujarat and Rajasthan to Sindh province of Pakistan, in the south. 

Which among the following is the capital city of Rajasthan?

  1. Jaisalmer

  2. Ajmer

  3. Jaipur

  4. Jodhpur


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. 
  • Jaipur was built in 18th century by Raja Sawai Jai Singh and was the first planned city of India.
  • It is referred to as “The pink city” because of its pink colored buildings. 

In which state is Guru Shikar peak located?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamilnadu

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru sikhar is located in Rajasthan. It is a peak in the Arbuda Mountains of Rajasthan. It is the highest point of the Aravalli Range. It is named Guru Shikar or 'the peak of the guru' after Dattatreya, an incarnation of lord Vishnu.

Which of the following states of India does not share border with Rajasthan?

  1. Punjab

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasthan, a state in north western part of India borders with Punjab, Haryana, New Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. The state also shares border with the neighbouring country of Pakistan. Among the options given, Maharashtra is the state of India with which Rajasthan do not border with. 

Female literacy rate of Rajasthan, according to 2011 census, is ________.

  1. 66.11

  2. 79.19

  3. 52.12

  4. 78.16


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Literacy rate: The total percentage of the population of an area at a particular time aged seven years or above who can read and write with understanding. Female literacy rate of Rajasthan, according to 2011 census, is 52.12.

Which of the following national parks are located in the state of Rajasthan?

  1. Ranthambore National Park

  2. Jim Corbetts National Park

  3. Kaziranga National Park

  4. All of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest and most renowned national park in Northern India. The park is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of South Eastern Rajasthan, which is about 130 km from Jaipur. Ranthambore National park contains a huge variety of animals, birds and reptiles within it. Ranthambore is best known for its large tiger population.

Male literacy rate of Rajasthan, according to 2011 census, is ________.

  1. 66.11

  2. 79.19

  3. 52.12

  4. 85.12


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Literacy rate: The total percentage of the population of an area at a particular time aged seven years or above who can read and write with understanding. Male literacy rate of Rajasthan, according to 2011 census, is 79.19.

Literacy rate of Rajasthan, according to 2011 census, is ________.

  1. 66.11

  2. 79.19

  3. 52.12

  4. 78.16


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Literacy rate: The total percentage of the population of an area at a particular time aged seven years or above who can read and write with understanding. According to 2011 census, literacy rate of Rajasthan is 66.11%.

Berach River of Rajasthan, originates in which of the following districts?

  1. Jodhpur

  2. Udaipur

  3. Bhilwara

  4. Alwar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Beerach River is located in Indian state of Rajasthan. It is the tributary of Banas River. The Berach originates in the hills of Udaipur District. The river has a length of 157 km, and drains a basin of 7,502 km². It flows northeast through Udaipur, Chittorgarh and Bhilwara districts, joining the Banas near Bigod village of Bhilwara district.             

Which among the following is called the sex ratio?

  1. Number of females per hundred male

  2. The study of population growth

  3. Difference between birth rate and death rates

  4. Number of females per thousand male


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sex ratio is the number of females present per 1000 males in an area. Sex ratio of India according 2011 census is 940 females per 1000 males. Kerala is the state with highest ratio in India.

Which among the following districts of Rajasthan has highest sex ratio?

  1. Ajmer

  2. Udaipur

  3. Banswara

  4. Dungarpur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sex ratio: Sex Ratio is defined as the number of females per thousand males present in a population. Sex ratio of Rajasthan in 2011 census was 926 for each of 1000 male population. In Rajasthan Dungarpur has highest sex ratio, according to 2011 census which is 990.

Child sex ratio of Rajasthan has _________ as per 2011 census when compared to 2001 census.

  1. Increased

  2. Decreased

  3. Remained same

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Child sex ratio: Child Sex Ratio is defined as the number of females per thousand males in the age group 0–6 years in a human population. Child sex ratio of Rajasthan has decreased as per 2011 census when compare to 2001 census. The child sex ratio of Rajasthan according to 2011 census is 883 and it was 946 in the 2001 census.

Which of the following city of Rajasthan is known as Pink city?

  1. Jaisalmer

  2. Ajmer

  3. Jaipur

  4. Jodhpur


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. 
  • Jaipur was built in 18th century by Raja Sawai Jai Singh and was the first planned city of India.
  • It is referred to as “The pink city” because of its pink colored buildings. 

Jantar Mantar of Rajasthan is located in which district?

  1. Jodhpur

  2. Jaipur

  3. Bikaner

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is located in Jaipur district of Rajasthan. It was built by Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, and completed in 1734 CE.  It features the world's largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Jantar Mantar literally means 'calculating instrument'.

Baneshwar fair is associated with which of the following tribes?

  1. Sansi

  2. Kanjar

  3. Bhils

  4. Minas


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Baneshwar Fair is a popular tribal fair. It is held in Dungarpur district in Rajasthan state of India. This fair is held in the month of February at Baneshwar. Baneshwar is a small delta formed by the river Soma away from Dungarpur. This fair is associated with Bhil tribes. Bhils from neighboring states like Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh attend this festival to offer prayers to Lord Shiva. This fair is held from Magh Shukla Ekadashi to Magh Shukla Purnima.

Gadia Lohars are found in which of the following places of Rajasthan?

  1. Kathodi

  2. Rabaris

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gadia Lohar is a nomadic community in Rajasthan. Gadia lohars are found mostly in Kathodi and Rabaris of Rajasthan. 

According to 2011 census, which of the following districts of Rajasthan has highest literacy rate?

  1. Jaipur

  2. Udaipur

  3. Alwar

  4. Jodhpur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Literacy rate: The total percentage of the population of an area at a particular time aged seven years or above who can read and write with understanding. Literacy rate of Rajasthan according to 2011 census is 66.11%. Highest literacy rate in Rajasthan is seen in Jaipur which is 76.44%.

According to 2011 census, which religion is more prevalent in Rajasthan after Hinduism?

  1. Christianity

  2. Muslim 

  3. Jainism

  4. Buddhism


Correct Option: B

The dialect of Bundi and Kota in Rajasthan is __________.

  1. Shekhawati

  2. Marwari

  3. Harauti

  4. Malvi


Correct Option: C

Which of the following are the works of Rajasthan Bal Kalyan Samiti for women empowerment?

  1. Residential facilities for tribal girls

  2. Education complex secondary level education for tribal girls

  3. Self Help Groups and micro credit

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasthan Bal Kalyan Samiti was founded by Pt. Jeevat Ram Sharma in the year 1981. Its main goal is to uplift the living standards of poor and tribal folk. It also provides Residential facilities for tribal girls, secondary level education for tribal girls, Self Help Groups and micro credit schemes.

Majority of followers in Rajasthan is seen for which of the following religion?

  1. Christianity

  2. Muslim population

  3. Hinduism

  4. Buddhism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajasthan is a state of India located in North western India bordering Pakistan. It is a place with people of many religions with major religious tourist centers. Mostly Hindu, Muslim and Jain religions are seen in Rajasthan. Out of all the religious present Hinduism contributes to a major section of population.

Baneshwar fair which is a tribal fair is held in which district of Rajasthan?

  1. Ajmer

  2. Dungarpur

  3. Alwar

  4. Jodhpur


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Baneshwar fair is a popular tribal fair held in Dungarpur district in Rajasthan. The fair is held in the month of February at Baneshwar, a small delta formed by the river Soma and, 68.4 km from Dungarpur.

According to 2011 census, which of the following cities of Rajasthan has highest literacy rate?

  1. Sikar

  2. Barmer

  3. Banswara

  4. Kota


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Literacy rate: The total percentage of the population of an area at a particular time aged seven years or above who can read and write with understanding. Literacy rate of Rajasthan according to 2011 census is 66.11%. City of Rajasthan with highest literacy rate is seen in Kota with 77.48.

Rajasthan ranks ____ in India in terms of population.

  1. fifth

  2. tenth

  3. eighth

  4. third


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajasthan ranks eighth in India in terms of population. According to the 2011 census Rajasthan has population of 6.86 Crores, an increase from figure of 5.65 Crore in 2001 census.

Which district of Rajasthan has the lowest population?

  1. Udaipur

  2. Alwar

  3. Jaisalmer

  4. Jhalawar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan has the lowest population.  In 2011, Jaisalmer had a population of 669,919 of which male and female were 361,708 and 308,211 respectively. 

Which district of Rajasthan has the highest population?

  1. Jodhpur

  2. Ajmer

  3. Jaipur

  4. Kota


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jaipur district of Rajasthan has the highest population. As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of Jaipur in 2011 is 3,046,163; of which male and female are 1,603,125 and 1,443,038 respectively. 

The increase in number of residents of a country/ state/ region in a particular time period is called _____________.

  1. migration

  2. population increase

  3. density of population

  4. urbanization


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Growth of population refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a country/territory during a specific period, say during the last ten years. Such a change can be expressed in two ways: in terms of absolute numbers and terms of percentage change per year. 

What is the major cause for population increase or decrease at a particular place?

  1. Unemployment

  2. Birth rate, death rate and migration

  3. Urbanization

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The three main processes of change of population: birth rates, death rates and migration. The natural increase in population is the difference between birth rates and death rates. 

The birth rate is the number of live births per thousand persons in a year. It is a major component of growth because, in India, birth rates have always been higher than death rates. 
The death rate is the number of deaths per thousand persons in a year. The main cause of the rate of growth of the Indian population has been the rapid decline in death rates. 
Migration is the movement of people across regions and territories. Migration can be internal (within the country) or international (between the countries).

Population density of Rajasthan as per 2011 census is _______________.

  1. 210 person per sq kilometer

  2. 187 person per sq kilometer

  3. 154 person per sq kilometer

  4. 200 person per sq kilometer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The area of Rajasthan is 342,239 sq. km as per Census 2011. The density of the state was 200 per sq km as per the 2011 Census. It is comparatively lower than the national average, which is 382 per sq km. The density of the state was 165 per sq km as per the 2001 Census.

In which of the following states you cannot not find Bhil tribals?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Karnataka

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tribal people of Bhils  are found in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Tripura. They speak Bhil language. It is the largest tribal group of India.

Which among the following is an Indus Valley civilisation site located in Rajasthan?

  1. Lothal

  2. Kalibanga

  3. Dholavira

  4. Farmana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kalibanga is one of the sites of Indus valley civilisation located in Rajasthan. It is located in Hanumangarh district. Kalibangan as a pre-historic site was discovered by Luigi Pio Tessitori, an Italian archaeologist. Kalibangan is distinguished by its unique fire altars and ploughed lands of earliest times.

Which of the following districts of Rajasthan borders with state of Pakistan?

  1. Bikaner

  2. Jaipur

  3. Alwar

  4. Bhilwara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bikaner is situated in North Western Rajasthan. It borders with Pakistan which is a West neighbouring country of India. It borders with Sindh province of Pakisthan.

Which among the following is/are the local language/s spoken in Rajasthan?

  1. Bagri

  2. Malvi

  3. Wagri

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D

Which of the following tribes were the blacksmiths in the army of Maharana Pratap of Mewar?

  1. Bhils

  2. Meenas

  3. Sahariyas

  4. Gadia Lohars


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gadia lohars are a nomadic community in Rajasthan. The members of this tribe were the blacksmiths in the army of Maharana Pratap of Mewar. They were very useful to the army as they were involved in making weaponry.

What is the sex ratio in Rajasthan according to 2011 census?

  1. 955

  2. 928

  3. 935

  4. 987


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sex ratio is the number of females present per 1000 males in an area. Sex ratio of India according 2011 census is 940 females per 1000 males. Sex ratio of Rajasthan is 928 which means there are 928 female present per 1000 males.

Which among the following is/are the tribes of Rajasthan?

  1. Sansi

  2. Kanjar

  3. Meena

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasthan is a home to numerous tribes of India. Tribal population constitutes about 13.5% of total population of Rajasthan. Bhils and Meenas constitute major tribal population. Sansi, Kanjar, Meenas etc., are the other tribal communities located in Rajasthan.

According to 2011 census, percentage of followers of Christian religion in the state of Rajasthan is ________.

  1. 9.07 %

  2. 1.27 %

  3. 0.91 %

  4. 0.14 %


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasthan is a state of India located in North western India bordering Pakistan. It is a place with people of many religions with major religious tourist centers. Mostly Hindu, Muslim and Jain religions are seen in Rajasthan. Christians are also seen along with the above mentioned religions. Percentage of followers of Christian religion in Rajasthan, according to 2011 census, is 0.14 %.

What is the sex ratio of Jaisalmer according to 2011 census?

  1. 877

  2. 849

  3. 858

  4. 900


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sex ratio: Sex Ratio is defined as the number of females per thousand males present in a population. Sex ratio of Rajasthan in 2011 census was 926 for each of 1000 male population. Sex ratio of Jaisalmer according to 2011 census is 849.

What is child sex ratio in Rajasthan according to 2011 census?

  1. 850

  2. 888

  3. 892

  4. 950


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Child sex ratio: Child Sex Ratio is defined as the number of females per thousand males in the age group 0–6 years in a human population. The child sex ratio of Rajasthan according to 2011 census is 888.

Which among the following runs through the state of Rajasthan?

  1. Thar Desert

  2. Aravalli range

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • Thar Desert and Aravali ranges both pass through Indian state of Rajasthan. Thar is one of the largest deserts located in India and more than 60% of the desert lies in the state of Rajasthan and extends into Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana.
  • The Aravalli Range is a range of mountains in western India running approximately 692 km in a north-eastern direction across the Indian states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana, ending in Delhi.

Ajmeri dialect is prevalent in which of the following place/s?

  1. Kishangarh

  2. Ajmer

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C

Which of the following tribes of Rajasthan were depicted in the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata as famous for skills in arching?

  1. Bhils

  2. Minas

  3. Sahariyas

  4. Gadiya Lohars


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhils are tribal people especially found in north-western India. This tribe of Rajasthan was depicted in the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata as famous for skills in arching. According to Census 2011, Bhils were the largest tribal group in India followed by Gond tribe.

Next to Hindi, language spoken by the largest number of people in the Indian subcontinent is:

  1. Bengali

  2. Marathi

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A

What is literacy rate of Rajasthan as per the 2011 census ?

  1. 60.1 %

  2. 62.1%

  3. 64.1%

  4. 66.1%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

literacy rate of Rajasthan as per the 2011 census 60.11%.

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