Rajasthan Quiz

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Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas 2025 is celebrated in Jaipur, with participation from Non-Resident Rajasthanis (NR Rajasthanis) from across India and abroad. The event aims to connect NR Rajasthanis with their cultural roots and encourage their contribution to the State’s development. Rajasthan offers vast opportunities in trade and industry, with abundant mineral reserves, rich heritage, culture, and robust infrastructure, making it attractive for investment. The state’s ‘D Factor’—Demographic Dividend, Diversity, Dependability, and Devotion—was highlighted as a key strength.

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The Asiatic Caracal was recently spotted in Ramgarh, Rajasthan, showing its rare presence in India. The Caracal (Scientific Name: Caracal caracal) is an elusive medium-sized wild cat species. It is called the desert lynx but is more closely related to the African golden cat and the Serval. In India, it is known as Siya Gosh, meaning ‘black ear’ in Persian. It is native to Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, northwestern India, and arid Pakistan. Only about 50 remain in India, mostly in Rajasthan and Gujarat. It lives in semi-deserts, savannahs, shrublands, steppes, forests, and dry woodlands. Its IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) status is Least Concern.

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Recently, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) discovered new gold reserves in Banswara district, Rajasthan. The find in the Kankariyagarha block of Ghatol tehsil includes 1.20 tonnes of gold along with copper, nickel, and cobalt. This is the third consecutive gold discovery in Banswara, enhancing its potential to become a major gold-mining hub after Karnataka. The area lies in the Aravalli mountain range, rich in 5,000-year-old mineral-bearing rocks.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Shaurya Van in Jaisalmer and visited the 1971 Indo-Pak War Museum. Shaurya Van is a light-and-sound show in the Thar Desert dedicated to the bravery and sacrifices of Indian soldiers. On the same day, he released the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 in New Delhi. DPM 2025, effective from November 1, 2025, will guide revenue procurement worth ₹1 lakh crore for the Armed Forces.

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Rajasthan’s first ‘Namo Biodiversity Park’ was inaugurated at Pratap Bandh, Alwar with a symbolic tree plantation ceremony. The park is named ‘NAMO VAN’ and aims to serve as a green lung for the region. It will enhance local greenery, contribute to cleaner air, and promote environmental awareness among visitors. The park encourages citizens to adopt environment-friendly and sustainable lifestyles. It marks a milestone in Rajasthan’s green infrastructure development. The initiative supports India’s biodiversity conservation and climate action goals.

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A Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) was recorded for the first time inside Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve (RVTR), Rajasthan. The sighting was captured during routine tiger monitoring using camera traps in Ramgarh Range, Bundi. Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve (RVTR) previously hosted four small cat species: Jungle Cat (Felis chaus), Rusty-spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus), Asiatic Wildcat (Felis lybica ornata), and Caracal (Caracal caracal). With the Fishing Cat, the reserve now supports five small cat species, enhancing its carnivore diversity. Fishing Cat is listed as Vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List and prefers wetlands.

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Bachal Rajputs from UP and Rajasthan served notably in the Rajputana Rifles.

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Border combination 3 is incorrect because Jhansi borders Madhya Pradesh, not Rajasthan. The Rajasthan-Uttar Pradesh border passes through Agra and Mathura districts, not Jhansi. All other options listed—Saharanpur with Himachal Pradesh, Sonbhadra with Jharkhand, and Sonbhadra with Chhattisgarh—are correct border combinations of Uttar Pradesh.

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Chambal river forms extensive badlands (ravines) and acts as a boundary between Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.

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All the rivers and their corresponding districts of origin are correctly matched:

• Kuwana originates in Eastern Bahraich
• Terhi originates in Bahraich
• Manwar originates in Gonda
• Gambhir originates in Karauli (Rajasthan)

Accurate knowledge of Indian river origins enhances understanding of geographical diversity.