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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
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
Rajasthan – Drainage System Rajasthanis biggest state in area with 5.5 percent Population but only 1 percent water Resources of the country. State is divided in to 13 watersheds and 59 sub-watersheds. Most of the Rivers originate from the Aravali hills and flow either in east or west. Those Rivers flowing in east merge with Yamuna. … Read more
Rajasthan- Relief and Structure The main geographic feature of Rajasthan is the Aravalli Range, which runs across the state from southwest Guru Peak (Mount Abu), which is 1,722 m in height to Khetri in the northeast, for more than 850 km. This divides Rajasthan into 60% in the North West of the lines and … Read more
Rajasthan : An introduction According to 2011 Census final Report Population of Rajasthan is 6,85,48,437 (ie 6.85 Crore) and is 8th in the country based on population. North to south- 23.03 N TO 30.12N West to east- 69.30 E To 78.17 E Tropic of cancer passes through Southern part through the Banswarda and dungpur districts … Read more