FACTS SHEET OF RAJASTHAN for RAS mains

FACTS SHEET OF RAJASTHAN Rajasthan, with a geographical area of 3.42 lakhsq.kms, is the largest State in the country.   the State has beendivided into 7 divisions and 33 districts, comprising295 panchayat samities, 9,891 village panchayats,and 43,264 inhabited villages.   As per advance estimates, the Gross StateDomestic Product (GSDP) at current prices isestimated to be … Read more

Rivers and drainage system of rajasthan

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

Andhra Pradesh: Wildlife and Ecotourism

  Wildlife of Andhra Pradesh is very rich and the various sanctuaries and national parks protect it. These are good source of ecotourism in the Andhra Pradesh. Ecotourism have potential in Andhra Pradesh due to various wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. National parks of Andhra Pradesh S. No. Name of National Park State Total Area (In … Read more

Andhra Pradesh: Relief and Structure

Andhra Pradesh has varied topography. It varies from the hills of Eastern Ghats and Nallamala Hills to the shores of Bay of Bengal.     Fig: Andhra Pradesh-Political Map Two main river of Andhra Pradesh;Krishna and Godavari, flows through the state. The state has two regions Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema. The plains to the east … Read more

Rajasthan: Folk Dances and Music

Rajasthan: Folk Dances and Music   Bhavai Dance   This artistic form of dance is believed to be originated in the neighboring state Gujarat and was soon picked up and adapted by the local tribal men and Women and gave it a distinctive Rajasthani essence. This traditional folk dance, performed by the womens of the … Read more

Water Resources : Availability

  Water is a prime natural resource, a basic human need and a precious national asset. Planning, development and management of water Resources need to be governed by national perspectives. India accounts for about 2.45 per cent of world’s surface area, 4 per cent of the world’s Water Resources and about 16 per cent of … Read more

Drainage System of India

Drainage: Flow of water through well-defined channels. Network of such channels is called a Drainage System . Drainage basin: An area drained by a river and its tributaries. Watershed: Boundary line separating one drainage basin from other. River basins are larger watersheds. Drainage pattern of an area depends on the geological time period, nature and … Read more

Geography Video Lecture- Drainage, Its types and Drainage Basins of India

[su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDX_ewZY7DA”] Subscribe now for Interactive Video Lecture Program of RAS 2016 @ 5999 Only All the video lectures are taken by experienced and renowned faculty members of rasfreenotes., Drainage is the natural process of water flowing over the surface of the Earth. It is a major factor in shaping the landscape, and it plays … Read more

List of Important Cities and Rivers

A Tapestry of Civilization: Exploring the Significance of Cities and Rivers Throughout history, the interplay between cities and rivers has been a defining force in shaping human civilization. Rivers, with their life-giving waters and navigable pathways, have provided sustenance, transportation, and a foundation for the rise of prosperous urban centers. This article delves into the … Read more