राजस्थान : परिचय, स्थिति एवं विस्तार – Rajasthan GK

The Tropic of Cancer passes through the southern districts of Dungarpur and Banswara in Rajasthan.

Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur) is famous for its rich bird diversity and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Udaipur is known as the 'City of Lakes' due to its many beautiful lakes.

The east-west extent of Rajasthan is approximately 869 km.

Madhya Pradesh shares the longest inter-state boundary (1600 km) with Rajasthan.

Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan, also known as the 'Pink City'.

Phad painting is a famous folk art of Rajasthan where stories of folk deities are depicted on cloth.

Silana village in Dholpur district is the easternmost point of Rajasthan.

The Aravalli Range, one of the oldest mountain ranges in India, runs through Rajasthan.

Amber Fort is a famous historical fort in Jaipur, renowned for its intricate architecture.

Two districts of Rajasthan, Ganganagar and Hanumangarh, share a border with Punjab.

Rajasthan shares its inter-state boundaries with five Indian states: Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.

The geographical shape of Rajasthan resembles an irregular rhombus or a kite.

The Desert Festival (Maru Mahotsav) is a famous cultural festival celebrated annually in Jaisalmer.

Rajasthan is located in the North-Western part of India.

The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, covers a significant part of western Rajasthan.

Ghoomar is a famous traditional folk dance of Rajasthan, primarily performed by women.

The total geographical area of Rajasthan is 3,42,239 square kilometers.

Eight districts of Rajasthan are landlocked, meaning they do not share a border with any other state or country.

Historically, the region of Rajasthan was known as 'Rajputana' during the British era.

Maharana Pratap was a great ruler of Mewar, famous for his valor and resistance against the Mughals.

Rajasthan covers approximately 10.41% of India's total geographical area.

Rajasthan shares a long international border with Pakistan.

Jodhpur is known as the 'Blue City' because of its blue-painted houses.

The north-south extent of Rajasthan is approximately 826 km.

Rajasthan shares an international border of 1070 km with Pakistan.

Kona village in Ganganagar district is the northernmost point of Rajasthan.

Bandhani (tie-and-dye) is a famous handicraft of Rajasthan.

The Turban (Pagri) is a traditional and important headwear for men in Rajasthan.

Rohida (Tecomella undulata) is the state flower of Rajasthan.

Borkund village in Banswara district is the southernmost point of Rajasthan.

Guru Shikhar, located in Mount Abu, is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range.

Bikaner district shares the shortest international border (168 km) with Pakistan.

The Chambal River is one of the major rivers flowing through Rajasthan.

Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area.

The approximate time difference between the easternmost and westernmost points of Rajasthan is 35 minutes and 8 seconds.

Four districts of Rajasthan (Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer) share a border with Pakistan.

Two districts of Rajasthan, Bharatpur and Dholpur, share a border with Uttar Pradesh.

Punjab shares the shortest inter-state boundary (89 km) with Rajasthan.

Chittorgarh Fort is part of the 'Hill Forts of Rajasthan' UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Khejri (Prosopis cineraria) is the state tree of Rajasthan.

Chinkara (Indian Gazelle) is the state animal of Rajasthan.

Rajasthan extends from 23°3' North to 30°12' North latitude.

Ten districts of Rajasthan share a border with Madhya Pradesh.

Ganganagar shares a border with Pakistan and Punjab, while Barmer shares a border with Pakistan and Gujarat.

Sambhar Lake is the largest inland salt lake in India, situated in Rajasthan.

Six districts of Rajasthan share a border with Gujarat.

Rajasthan is the largest state in India by geographical area.

Seven districts of Rajasthan share a border with Haryana.

The total land boundary of Rajasthan is 5920 km, comprising 1070 km international and 4850 km inter-state boundaries.

Rajasthan is a major producer of Zinc in India.

The western part of Rajasthan is primarily covered by the sandy desert of the Thar Desert.

The state of Rajasthan was formed on 1 November 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act.

Jaisalmer district shares the longest international border (464 km) with Pakistan.

The difference between the east-west (869 km) and north-south (826 km) extent of Rajasthan is 43 km.

Rajasthan extends from 69°30' East to 78°17' East longitude.

Jaisalmer is called the 'Golden City' because of its buildings made of yellow sandstone.

Katra village in Jaisalmer district is the westernmost point of Rajasthan.

The Great Indian Bustard (Godawan) is the state bird of Rajasthan.

The Sisodia dynasty ruled over the Mewar region, which included Chittorgarh and Udaipur.