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Difficulty: MediumState Economy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources

Which of the following statements regarding the agricultural economy, irrigation infrastructure, and natural resource distribution of Rajasthan are correct? Select all that apply.

  1. Rajasthan is the leading producer of rapeseed and mustard among all Indian states.Answer
  2. The Indira Gandhi Canal originates from the Harike Barrage situated at the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers.Answer
  3. C
    Black cotton soil (Regur) is the predominant soil type found across the Thar Desert districts of western Rajasthan.
  4. D
    Rajasthan possesses negligible reserves of non-metallic minerals such as gypsum and rock phosphate.

Answer

The correct statements are that Rajasthan is the leading producer of rapeseed and mustard in India, and that the Indira Gandhi Canal originates from the Harike Barrage situated at the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers.
The correct statements accurately identify Rajasthan as India's leading producer of rapeseed and mustard, and correctly trace the origin of the Indira Gandhi Canal to the Harike Barrage at the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the agricultural crop output statement
Rajasthan accounts for over 40% of national production in rapeseed and mustard, making the statement correct.
Official state agricultural data confirms Rajasthan's top ranking in mustard cultivation.
2
Verify the source and origin of the Indira Gandhi Canal
The feeder canal originates at the Harike Barrage in Punjab where the Sutlej and Beas rivers meet.
This canal is the main irrigation artery for the Thar Desert region of northwestern Rajasthan.
3
Analyze soil type distribution in western Rajasthan
Desert/arid soils predominate in western districts, not black cotton soil.
Black soil is characteristic of the volcanic Hadoti plateau in south-eastern Rajasthan.
4
Check state mineral reserve statistics for non-metallic minerals
Rajasthan is rich in gypsum and rock phosphate, holding vast national reserves.
The state dominates national production in gypsum (Bikaner, Nagaur) and rock phosphate (Jhamarkotra, Udaipur).

Key Concept

State Agricultural Production, Irrigation Networks, and Mineral Geography of Rajasthan
Estimated Time:1m 15s
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