In which of the following districts of Rajasthan are the…

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In which of the following districts of Rajasthan are the 'Barchans' found?

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In which of the following districts of Rajasthan are the 'Barchans' found?

  1. Jaisalmer — Correct Answer
  2. Alwar
  3. Udaipur
  4. Bhilwara
Explanation:

Barchans are crescent-shaped shifting sand dunes. They are a characteristic feature of desert landscapes where wind direction is constant and moderate.

  • In India, they are prominently found in the Thar Desert region of Rajasthan.
  • Among the given options, Jaisalmer is a core desert district where such sand dunes are commonly formed.
  • Other districts like Alwar, Udaipur, and Bhilwara are located in the eastern or southern parts of Rajasthan, which are dominated by the Aravalli range or plains, not typically known for Barchan dunes.

प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)

राजस्थान के निम्नलिखित में से किस जिले में 'बरखान' (Barchans) पाए जाते हैं?

  1. जैसलमेर — सही उत्तर
  2. अलवर
  3. उदयपुर
  4. भीलवाड़ा
स्पष्टीकरण:

बरखान (Barchans) अर्द्ध-चंद्राकार (crescent-shaped) रेत के टीले होते हैं। ये टीले मुख्य रूप से रेगिस्तानी इलाकों में बनते हैं जहाँ हवा की दिशा एक समान होती है।

इन विकल्पों में से:

  • जैसलमेर थार रेगिस्तान के दिल में स्थित है, इसलिए यहाँ बरखान बहुतायत में पाए जाते हैं।
  • उदयपुर, अलवर और भीलवाड़ा जैसे जिले अरावली क्षेत्र या मैदानी भागों में आते हैं, जहाँ इस तरह के रेगिस्तानी टीले मुख्य विशेषता नहीं हैं।

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