(MCQ) Anupgarh district of Rajasthan

(MCQ) Anupgarh district of Rajasthan: Anupgarh district is a new north-west district of Rajasthan state in India. It was established on 7th August 2023 after curving it out of Sri Ganganagar District.

The reorganization of the districts Shri Ganganagar and Bikaner has led to the creation of a new district called Anupgarh, with its headquarters in Anupgarh. The Traces of Indus Valley Civilisation have been found at Baror and Binjor near Anupgarh city.

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After partition of India in 1947, Princely states were abolished and Anupgarh being a Dyodhiwale Rajvi, was made a separate tehsil under Sri Ganganagar District.

On 6th October 2023, the Government of Rajasthan issued a notification regarding reorganisation of the Anupgarh district, according to this notification Chhatargarh and Khajuwala tehsils were remerged with Bikaner district.

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(MCQ) Anupgarh district of Rajasthan

1. Which new district created in Rajasthan from Sri Ganganagar and Bikaner?

(a) Deeg

(b) Sanchore

(c) Anoopgarh

(c) Balotra

Answer: c

The reorganization of the districts Shri Ganganagar and Bikaner has led to the creation of a new district called Anupgarh, with its headquarters in Anupgarh.

2. What is the shape of Rajasthan’s Anupgarh district?

(a) Like a standing lion

(b) Like a deer

(c) Like a peacock

(d) Like a sitting lion

Answer: d

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3. How many upkhand (sub-regions) are there in Anoopgarh district?

(a) 3

(b) 4

(c) 5

(c) 6

Answer: b

Khajuwala and Chhattargarh tehsils have been removed from Anupgarh and again included in Bikaner district. Now 4 subdivisions and 5 tehsils are left in Anupgarh district.

4. Where is the historical Laila Majnu’s shrine located?

(a) Bhinjaur

(b) Vijaynagar

(c) Raisinghnagar

(c) Gharsana

Answer: a

Bhinjaur village, Anoopgarh

The mausoleum of Laila and Majnu is situated at Binjaur, a village near Anupgarh in the Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan. According to the local legend, the famous lovers Laila and Majnu died here.

5. When was the Anoopgarh fort constructed?

(a) 1679

(b) 1689

(c) 1699

(c) None

Answer: b

The fort was built in the year 1689 by a Mughal governor who wished to keep Anupgarh under Mughal tutelage. The fort at Anupgarh was built by the Mughal governor to help suppress the local Bhati Rajputs who were rebelling.

6. Which city of Rajasthan hosts the Pamparam Fair?

(a) Bhinjaur

(b) Vijaynagar

(c) Raisinghnagar

(c) Anoopgarh

Answer: b

Pamparam fair – This fair is organized in Vijayanagar from 6 to 12 February. Every year a fair of Sant Dada Pamparam is held for seven days.

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7. Where is the Birbal Singh Memorial located?

(a) Rawla

(b) Vijaynagar

(c) Raisinghnagar

(c) Anoopgarh

Answer: c

  • Birbal Singh Memorial – Raisinghnagar
  • Under the leadership of Birbal Singh, the Tiranga Yatra was taken out on July 1, 1946. Birbal Singh has been martyred due to bullet injury. Birbal Day was celebrated in the state on 17 July 1946 in his memory.

8. Which civilization is found in Anoopgarh district on NH 911?

(a) Baror

(b) Rawla

(c) Raisinghnagar

(c) Vijaynagar

Answer: a

Baror civilization is located in Baror village in Anoopgarh on NH 911. This is the Indus Valley Civilization, in the year 2006, 8000 beads were found in an earthen pot.

9. Which tehsil in Rajasthan has the oil depot Ganganagar-Bikaner Oil Basin?

(a) Bhinjaur

(b) Vijaynagar

(c) Raisinghnagar

(c) Gharsana

Answer: d

10. Gharsana farmers’ movement was took place in which year?

(a) 2002-03

(b) 2004-05

(c) 2006-07

(d) 2008-09

Answer: b

Gharsana farmer’s movement was took place in 2004-05 under the leadership of Hetram Beniwal.

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11. Which district headquarters of Rajasthan is closest to the international border?

(a) Sri Ganganagar

(b) Barmer

(c) Anoopgarh

(d) Jaisalmer

Answer: c

Anupgarh district headquarter is nearest to the international border.

12. What is the ancient name of Anupgarh city?

(a) Chugher

(b) Nehar

(c) Anooppur

(d) Batiagarh

Answer: a

The ancient name of Anupgarh city was Chugher. Chugher (Anupgarh) and its surrounding area were occupied by Bhati rulers.

13. Who occupied the area of Chugher (Anupgarh) before the fortress was constructed?

(a) Chugher

(b) Mughal

(c) Bhati

(d) Rajput

Answer: c

The ancient name of Anupgarh city was Chugher. Chugher (Anupgarh) and its surrounding area were occupied by Bhati rulers. The area was occupied by the removal of Bhati Chiefs by Maharaja of the Bikaner princely state under the leadership of Chief Bikaji Anoop Singh in 1678 and constructed a fortress whose name was Anupgarh.

14. What is the Average literacy rate in Anupgarh district as per census 2011?

(a) 60.91%      

(b) 69.33%     

(c) 52.23%

(d) 64.25%

Answer: d

Average literacy rate and Sex ratio in Anupgarh district is 64.25 % and 898.5/1000 respectively.

15. Which tehsil has the highest literacy rate in Anupgarh district?

(a) Bhinjaur

(b) Vijaynagar

(c) Raisinghnagar

(c) Gharsana

Answer: c

Total literally rate and sex ratio among tehsils and Anupgarh district according to 2011 census

TehsilTotal literacy rateMale literacyFemale literacySex Ratio females/1000 males
Raisinghnagar69.91%69.33%52.23%908
Anupgarh66.34%65.39%48.57%900
Gharsana (including Rawla Mandi)65.76%65.54%47.28%892
Sri Vijaynagar66.68%64.55%48.98894
Literacy rate and Sex ratio in Anupgarh district64.25 %63.45 %45.72 %899

16. What is the sex ratio in Anupgarh district Rajasthan as per census 2011?

(a) 879

(b) 889

(c) 899

(d) None of the above

Answer: c

17. Which language is most commonly spoken in Anupgarh district in Rajasthan?

(a) Punjabi

(b) Bagri

(c) Rajasthani

(d) Marwari

Answer: a

Languages in Anupgarh district; Punjabi (32.80%); Bagri (29.04%); Rajasthani (28.00%); Hindi (4.99%); Marwari (2.55%)

18. Which fort is located in Vijaynagar in Anoopgarh district?

(a) Barar Fort

(b) Shivpur Fort

(c) Vijaynagar Fort

(d) Bhatner Fort

Answer: b

19. Which famous temple is located in Jaitsar in Anoopgarh district?

(a) Shiva

(b) Rojhari Ganeshji

(c) Khole Ke Balaji

(d) Rojhari Balaji

Answer: d

20. When was the Anupgarh district established in Rajasthan?

(a) 7 August 2023

(b) 9 August 2023

(c) 11 August 2023

(d) 17 August 2023

Answer: a

Anupgarh district is a new north-west district of Rajasthan state in India. It was established on 7 August 2023 after curving it out of Sri Ganganagar District.

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