राजस्थान : परिचय, स्थिति एवं विस्तार – Rajasthan GK

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

Ten districts of Rajasthan share a border with Madhya Pradesh.

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

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

Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rajasthan is the largest state in India by geographical area.

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

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

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

Rajasthan shares an international border of 1070 km with Pakistan.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rajasthan covers approximately 10.41% of India's total 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rajasthan is a major producer of Zinc in India.

Rajasthan shares a long international border with Pakistan.

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

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

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

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

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

Six districts of Rajasthan share a border with Gujarat.

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

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