Question 1

The Thar Desert is also known by which other name?

Accepted Answer

Great Indian Desert. The Thar Desert is also called the Great Indian Desert. It covers approximately 2,00,000 sq km across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, and Punjab. About 60% of the Thar Desert lies in Rajasthan, making it the largest desert in India.

Question 2

Rajasthan is the largest state of India by area. What is its total area?

Accepted Answer

3,42,239 sq km. Rajasthan has a total area of 3,42,239 sq km, making it the largest state of India by area. It constitutes about 10.41% of India's total geographical area. It is larger than many countries including the United Kingdom.

Question 3

Which is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range?

Accepted Answer

Guru Shikhar. Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range at 1,722 metres above sea level. It is located near Mount Abu in Sirohi district of Rajasthan. A temple dedicated to Guru Dattatreya is situated at its summit.

Question 4

Which district of Rajasthan is the largest by area?

Accepted Answer

Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is the largest district of Rajasthan by area, covering approximately 38,401 sq km. It is located in the western part of the state in the Thar Desert region. Despite its large area, it has one of the lowest population densities in India.

Question 5

Which is the smallest district of Rajasthan by area?

Accepted Answer

Dholpur. Dholpur is the smallest district of Rajasthan by area, covering approximately 3,034 sq km. It is located in the eastern part of the state, bordering Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Dholpur was once a princely state ruled by the Jat dynasty.

Geography — Set 1