TSPSC Prelims and Mains Notes-TSPSC Test Series
SALT WATER LAKES Sambhar Lake Located in jaipur, nagore and ajmer this is the largest saline water lake in entire India and a major source of salt production in India(8%). The lake stretches in length for 22.5 km and its width varies from 3 to 11 km. The lake is fed by several freshwater streams. … Read more
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
Rajasthan: Major Cities and Tourist places of Rajasthan Rajasthan is the largest state of India in terms of area covered. Covering most of the Great Indian Desert, Rajasthan has emerged to be one of the leading international tourist destinations of the world. Tourists and travellers form various parts of India and from different parts … Read more
Rajasthan geographical location:- Rajasthan, located at the northwestern part of India is the biggest state in the country. This colossal state has an area of 3,42,239sq.km encompassing 11% of the total geographical area of the country. In fact Rajasthan’s area is similar to that of Western countries like Italy (3, 01,200 sq. km.), … Read more
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
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
The entire vicinity (area) of Rajasthan is 342,239 sq. km as per Census 2011. The density of the state was 200 per sq km as per 2011 Census. It is comparatively lower than national average, which is 382 per sq km. The density of the state was 165 per sq km as per 2001 … Read more
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
Horticulture of Rajasthan The salient features of Horticulture in Rajasthan are summarized below: 90% of the rainfall is received during monsoon season. In addition to spatial variation there is much variation in yearly pattern in rainfall. Mango, Aonla, Pomegranate, Guava, Santra,Kinnu, Ber and Malta are the main horticulture fruits. 90% nurseries are registered … Read more
National Parks and Sanctuaries in Rajasthan S.No Name of National Parks/ Wild Life Sanctuary District Area(Sq.km.) National Parks 1 Keoladeo National Park Bharatpur 28.73 2 Ranthambore National Park Sawai Madhopur 392.50 Sub Total 421.23 Sanctuaries 1 Bandh Baratha WL Sanctuary Bharatpur 199.50 2 Bassi WL Sanctuary Chittorgarh 138.69 3 Bhensrodgarh WL Sanctuary … Read more