Rajasthan Geography

Tribes history, geographical location,economy and their customs for Ras Prelims and Ras Mains

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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 are divided into … Read more Tribes history, geographical location,economy and their customs for Ras Prelims and Ras Mains

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

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: Minerals

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Rajasthan: Minerals     Rajasthan enjoys a virtual monopoly in the production of minerals like wollastonite, lead, zinc, calcite, gypsum, rock phosphate, silver, marble, sandstone and serpentine (green marble). There are approximately 3,403 mining leases for major minerals and 11,861 minor leases and 18,249 quarry licenses in the State. Western Rajasthan has proven large deposits … Read more Rajasthan: Minerals

Rajasthan: Irrigation and Hydropower

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Rajasthan: Irrigation and Hydropower   At the time of independence there was 1 major project, 43 medium and 2272 minor projects and the irrigation potential was only 4 lac ha. Hence after independence the state irrigation department was formed in 1949 with the objective of increasing the production of the food and fodder and to … Read more Rajasthan: Irrigation and Hydropower

Soils of Rajasthan

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Rajasthan : Soils of Rajasthan The soils of Rajasthan are complex, and highly variable, reflecting a variety of differing parent materials, physiographic land features, range of distribution of rainfall and its effects, etc.  However, broadly, the soils can be put in five major groups, based on the basic fabric of soils i.e. soil texture which … Read more Soils of Rajasthan

Agro-climatic Regions

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    Variable Climatic condition throughout the state has led to the development of different agricultural practices. Scientists have divided the state into following agro-climatic regions:- Western Agricultural Region:- It covers the sandy arid plains with low rainfall and thus about 70% of the net cropped area is under Kharif crops of bajra and pulses. … Read more Agro-climatic Regions

Livestocks of Rajasthan and Their Conservation- for RAS RTS Mains and Ras Rts Prelims exam

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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 in … Read more Livestocks of Rajasthan and Their Conservation- for RAS RTS Mains and Ras Rts Prelims exam

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

Agro-climatic Regions of Rajasthan

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Variable Climatic condition throughout the state has led to the development of different agricultural practices. Scientists have divided the state into following agro-climatic regions:- Western Agricultural Region:- It covers the sandy arid plains with low rainfall and thus about 70% of the net cropped area is under Kharif crops of bajra and pulses. This region … Read more Agro-climatic Regions of Rajasthan