RPSC Rajasthan RAS Prelims: This book deals with the relevant features and topics of General studies of Rajasthan in a systematic and comprehensive manner by the use of simple and concise language for easy and quick understanding. Varied subjects covered are Geography, History, Art-Culture & Heritage, Polity & Administration and Economy of Rajasthan in detailed with subject wise solved practice questions. I hope that the readers will find this book user friendly and helpful in preparation of their examinations. I look forwarded to have the views, comment, suggestions and criticism from readers which would definitely help in further improvement of the Book. I would like to heartfelt thanks to all my friends, family members, Shri Kishan Diwliwal and the team members of Shubham Publishers and distributors for their effort to publishing this book. RPSC Rajasthan RAS Prelims
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Index
Geography of Rajasthan
1. Introduction of Rajasthan
2. Broad Physical Features
- Mountains, Peaks, Aravalli Ranges
- Plateaus, Major Plateaus in Rajasthan
- Plains, Eastern, Banas, Chappan Plain
- River system of Rajasthan
(1)Rivers that drain in the Bay of Bengal: Chambal River, Parwati- Kalisindh-Chambal link, Banas River, Banas River Basin, Kali Sindh River, Parvati River, Berach River, Mez River, Vapani (Bahyani) River, Gambhiri River, Banganga River (2) Rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea: Luni River, Mahi River, Sabarmati River (3) Inland Rivers: Inland River/Drainage, Kantali River, Sota Sabi River, Kakani or Kakneya River, Ghaghar River (4)Other Rivers: Khari River, Dai River, Dheel River, Morel River, Kalisil River, Sarasvati and Drishadvati: Ancient Indian River
(v)Lakes in Rajasthan
(1) Salt Water Lakes: Sambhar Lake, Didwana, Pachpadra, Lunkaransar Lake (2)Fresh (Sweet) Water Lake: Jaisamand , Rajsamand , Pichhola, Fateh Sagar , Anasagar , Pushkar Lake, Siliserh Lake, NLCP in Rajasthan RPSC Rajasthan RAS Prelims
(vi)Thar Desert
3. Major Physiographic regions
(1) Aravalli Range and Hilly Region: Aravalli Range and Bhorat Plateau, Northeastern Hilly Region (2) Western Sandy Plains: Sandy Arid Plains- Marusthali, Dune Free Tract (3) Semi-Arid Transitional Plains or Rajasthan Bagar: Luni Basin or Godwar Tract, Plain of Interior Drainage or Sekhawati Tract
4. Natural Vegetation and Climate
Reserved, Protected, Unclassified, Dhol Forests, Kattha, Salar, Dhak, Bamboo, Teak, Mixed Miscellaneous Forests, Sub-Tropical Evergreen, Thorn Forests, District-wise forest cover – Rajasthan, 1. Climatic Regions of Rajasthan based on Rainfall Intensity: Arid Region, Semi-arid Region, Sub-humid Region, Humid Region, Very Humid Region 2. Koeppen’s Classification of climatic regions of Rajasthan: Aw or Tropical Humid Region, Bshw Climatic Region, Bwhw Climatic Region, Cwg Climatic Region, Rainfall Distribution, IMD forecast method, Water Policy 2010, Major Dam-Rajasthan, Humidity, Absolute, Relative, Specific Humidity, Air temperature and relative humidity conditions, Temperature Variation, Various factors affecting the climate of Rajasthan, Weather Seasons of Rajasthan RPSC Rajasthan RAS Prelims
5. Livestock, wildlife and its Conservation
National Livestock Mission (NLM), Dairy (Milch) breeds, Draught breeds, Dual Breeds, Cattle and Buffalo Breeds: Gir, Sahiwal, Tharparkar, Hariana, Kankrej, Rathi, Malvi, Nagauri, Murrah, Surti, Breeds of Cow, Goat, Sheep, Camel Breeds, Livestock Census, Wildlife Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserves, National Park in Rajasthan. General Studies Rajasthan GK
6. Agriculture – Major Crops
Major Irrigation Projects: Chambal Project, Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project, Bhakra Nangal Canal Project, Narmada Project, Bilasalpur Project (1986-87), Indira Gandhi Canal Project, Irrigation system of Rajasthan, Sources of Irrigation: Wells and Tube wells, Tank Irrigation, Canal Irrigation, electric pumps, Persian Wheel
Rajasthan crop seasons-Rabi, Kharif, Pearl millet, technological interventions, Chickpea, Guar, Rapeseed-mustard, Groundnut, Fodder, Aonla, Ber
7. Mineral resources
(1) Metallic Minerals – Types, Distribution and Industrial uses and their Conservation
(2) Non-Metallic Minerals – Types, Distribution and Industrial uses and their Conservation (3) Other Minerals
8. Energy Resources
Classification of Power Resources, Conventional: Thermal (Coal, Oil & Gas), Hydro, Atomic, Non-Conventional: Solar, Wind, Biogas, Biomass, Tidal, Geo-thermal, Distribution of major power resources of Rajasthan, Hydrocarbon Basin, power plants and major projects, schemes, Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy. RPSC Rajasthan RAS Prelims
9. Population and Tribes
Rajasthan Population -2011, Religious Data, Urban Population, Metropolitan/City Population, Population density, District-wise Population Data, Scheduled Caste population by sex and residence, Sex Ratio among Scheduled Castes, Percentage of Scheduled Castes, Tribe population, Percentage of Scheduled Tribes, Population Glossary, Tribes in Rajasthan: Bhil, Bheel, Garasia, Dholi Bhil, Dungri Bhil, Dungri Garasia, Mewasi Bhil, Rawal Bhil, Tadvi Bhil, Bhagalia, Bhilala, Pawra, Vasava, Vasave, Mina, Meena, Bhil Mina, Customs and ornaments, Food of Bhils, Social life and tradition, Art and culture, Garasia tribe, Customs and ornaments, Social life and tradition, Meena/Mina Tribes, Sahariya tribes, Programmes for development of Tribes, Manikya lal verma Research institute, Banvasi Kalyan Parishad, Tribal Sub-Plan Area Scheme, IRDP, Modified Area Development Programme, Some other Programmes for tribe’s development: General Studies Rajasthan GK
10. Miscellaneous
11. Practice Questions
History of Rajasthan
1. Ancient History of Rajasthan (Stone Age to 700 AD)
2. Medieval History of Rajasthan (700 AD to 1700 AD)
3. Modern History of Rajasthan
4. Practice Questions
Rajasthan Polity & Administration
- Political Background
- Govt of India Acts
- Important term used in Polity
- Governor
- Chief Minister
- Council of Ministers
- State Legislature
- Election Commission
- High Court
- Rajasthan State Legal Service Authority
- Lok Adalats in Rajasthan
- Administration of Rajasthan
- Chief Secretary
- State Secretariat
- Directorates
- Administrative Setup
- Local Self Government in Rajasthan
- Panchayati Raj in Rajasthan
- Urban Local Government
- Important Constitutional, Statutory & Executive bodies
- Rajasthan Public Service Commission
- Advocate General of Rajasthan
- Inter-State Council
- Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission
- Rajasthan State Information Commission
- Lokayukta
- Rajasthan State Commission for Women
- Chief Minister’s Advisory Council
- Rajasthan Police
- Mewar Bhil Corps
- Miscellaneous
- Practice Questions
Economy of Rajasthan
- Economic Terminology
- Rajasthan: an introduction to Economy
- Industrial Development & Economic Growth in Rajasthan
- National Income: Basic Concepts
- Monetary Policy and the Reserve Bank of India
- Fiscal Policy of India: Meaning, Objectives and Impacts on the Economy
- Classification and Operations of Commercial Banks in India
- Money Supply and Inflation
- National Development Council
- Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Rajasthan
- Special Economic Zones – SEZ-Rajasthan
- Transport Infrastructure of Rajasthan
- Urban Infrastructure in Rajasthan
- Rural Development in Rajasthan
- Special Area Development Programmes
- National Family Health Survey-Rajasthan
- Skill development in Rajasthan
- Unemployment in Rajasthan
- Poverty in Rajasthan
- Agriculture Sector in Rajasthan
- Service Sector in Rajasthan
- Industrial Sector in Rajasthan
- Industries of Rajasthan
- Important Departments & Organisations
- Policies, Concessions & Facilities for Industries in Rajasthan
- Public Enterprises in State
- Economic Planning in Rajasthan
- Public Distribution System
- Current Affairs: Economy
- Practice Solved MCQ
Art Culture & Heritage Of Rajasthan
- Introduction
- Language & Literature of Rajasthan
- Rajasthani Folk Literature
- Major Compositions of Literature of Rajasthan
- Rock Inscriptions of Rajasthan
- Fairs & Festivals of Rajasthan
- Painting Art of Rajasthan
- Handicraft of Rajasthan
- Folk Arts of Rajasthan
- Folk Dances of Rajasthan
- Folk Dramas of Rajasthan
- Folk Musical Instruments of Rajasthan
- Bhakti Saints of Rajasthan
- Lok Devta & Devis of Rajasthan
- Forts & Palaces of Rajasthan
- Temples & Mosques of Rajasthan
- Cenotaph & Tombs Rajasthan
- Havelis & Sculptures of Rajasthan
- Practice MCQ
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