Rajasthan Geography

Rajasthan : Rivers of Rajasthan and Drainage Basins

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      Rajasthan : Rivers of Rajasthan and Drainage Basins   Location of the great Indian watershed and the existence of the Aravalli axisgreatly influence the drainage system of Rajasthan. The drainage to the Bay of Bengaland the Arabian Sea gets divide due to the Great Indian watershed which runs alongthe Aravalli axis from … Read more Rajasthan : Rivers of Rajasthan and Drainage Basins

Livestock’s of Rajasthan and Their Conservation

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  In the arid and semi-arid zone of Rajasthan animal rearing is the primary occupation and source of livelihood. Census of live stock states them to be 5.77 crore in number which accounts for 11.8% of Indian Animal population. Rajasthan has largest number of goats, sheeps, camels and drought animals. Density and Distribution of livestock … Read more Livestock’s of Rajasthan and Their Conservation

Tribes of Rajasthan

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      Name Geographical location and populations History and lineage Economic activity Social and Family life   MEENA Constitute about 51.20% of population and concentrated in districts of Jaipur,Dausa,Sawai Madhopur,Rajsamand and Udaipur   Word meena means fish, Chandrabhardai states their origin to the kingdom south of alwar,dausa and bharatpur prior to Rajput rule They … Read more Tribes of Rajasthan

Rajasthan : Geological Structure

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Geologically Rajasthan comprises rocks from oldest Archean rocks to recent alluvium formations . The oldest formations are known as Banded Gneissic Complex exposed in central and southern Rajasthan. The Aravalli hill range dividing the State diagonally is made up of precambrian rocks of Aravalli and Delhi Super group comprising the metamorphosed gneisses, schists, marble, quartzite, … Read more Rajasthan : Geological Structure

Natural Vegetation of Rajasthan

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  Rajasthan is blessed with great variety of natural resources ranging from scanty vegetation in the western arid region to mixed delicious and sub-tropical evergreen forests in the east and south east of Aravali ranges. Forest cover is 32744.49 sq.km.(12475 sq.km. is reserved, 18222 sq.km.is Protected Forest 2046.75 is unclassified forest) which is about 9.57% of the total … Read more Natural Vegetation of Rajasthan

Rajasthan : Air Transport of Rajasthan

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  As far as air transport is concerned, Jaipur airport is Rajasthan’s only international airport. There are other airports atJodhpur Udaipur while the one at Jaisalmer is only open from October to March. Indian Airlines and Jet Airways operate regular flights to Rajasthan from New Delhi and Mumbai. Most foreign tourists land either at New … Read more Rajasthan : Air Transport of Rajasthan

Non-conventional Energy Resources of Rajasthan- for RAS RTS Exams

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Development of non-conventional sources of energy is of prime importance for the sustainable and inclusive growth in the state. Conventional energy resources are depleting at an accelerated rate and non-conventional resources could play a leading role in energy security in the state. Non-Conventional energy resources could minimise the transmission cost and energy divide between the … Read more Non-conventional Energy Resources of Rajasthan- for RAS RTS Exams

Rajasthan: Industrial Development

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Rajasthan: Industrial Development   Rajasthan is a MOST leading investment destination in India after Maharashtra and Gujarat because of peaceful environment, better law and order situation, excellent infrastructure, investment friendly climate and very less population density. Areas facing NCR such as Bhiwadi are now buzzing with automobile and manufacturing companies. Many of the small scale … Read more Rajasthan: Industrial Development

Rajasthan: Population & Census

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Rajasthan: Population & Census   Population of Rajasthan – Rajasthan with a population of 75,984,317 people is ranked as 7th populous state of India. Nearly ninety percent of Rajasthan’s population is Hindu with Muslims making up the largest minority with eight percent of the populations. Jains – the merchant and traders from Rajasthan constitute a significant … Read more Rajasthan: Population & Census

Rajasthan : Administrative Division of Rajasthan

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  Note: These facts are highly important as RPSC has tendency of asking these facts Total Divisions in Rajasthanसंभाग – 7 Number of Districts in Rajasthan जिले- 33 of sub division उपखण्ड- 244 Jila Prishad जिलापरिषद- 33 नगरनिकाय- 184 Municipal Corporations नगरनिगम- 5 Municipal Councils नगरपरिषद -13 Municipalities नगरपालिकाएं- 166 Number of Tehsil in Rajasthan तहसील- 244 Sub Tehsil उपतहसील- 104 पटवारमण्डल- 10040 Cities in Rajasthan State नगर- 297 fo Panchayat Samitis – पंचायतसमितियां 249 Gram Panchayat ग्रामपंचायत– 9,177 … Read more Rajasthan : Administrative Division of Rajasthan