Geological and Physiographic divisions of India

Three Geological divisions: The peninsular block The Himalayas and other Peninsular Mountains Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain   Peninsualar block is made of gneisses (metamorphic) and granites (igneous). Six physiographic divisions: The Northern and North-eastern Mountains The Northern Plain The Peninsular Plateau The Indian Desert The Coastal Plains The Islands Northern and North-Eastern Mountains Approximate length of the … Read more

Chemical kinetics

Chemical kinetics Chemical kinetics is that branch of chemistry which deals with the study of the speeds or the rates of chemical reactions, the factors affecting the rates of the reactions and the mechanism by which the reactions proceed. It concerns itself with the measurement of rates of reactions proceeding under the given conditions of … Read more

Rajasthani Languages & Literature

Ā  Rajasthani Languages Evolution of rajasthani languages from Shaurseni Prakrit Saureni Prakrit is then developed into:- ļ‚§Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Gurjar in western region ļ‚§Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Shaurseni in eastern region (Apram bhasha)   Gurjar- ļ‚§Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Maru Gurjar or old Rajasthani ļ‚§Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  its common language of Rajasthan and Gujrat ļ‚§Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  1st work was Bhrateshwar Bahubali Ghor by Vajrasensuri in 1168 … Read more

RAS Pre Exam solved Paper 1998

1.Which district has Highest Population growth during 1981-1991: A. Jaipur B. Banswara C. Bikaner D. Ajmer Ans: C 2. According to census 1991, the % of SC, ST in rajasthan: A. 17.29 AND 12.44 B. 13.84 AND 6.77 C. 1729 AND 13.82 D. 12.44 AND 6.77 Ans: A 3. The main cause of frequent drought … Read more

Simon Commission (1927)

Indian Statutory Commission chaired by Simon to go into the question of further constitutional reform All its seven members were Englishmen. Clement Attlee was one of the members. Lord Birkinhead was the secretary of state at that time At its Madras session in 1927 INC decided to boycott the commission ā€œat every stage and in … Read more

Kachwa Rulers of Amer

  The Kachhwaha clan of the Rajputs of Amber we are one of the most important components of the Mughal nobility. The Minas were ousted by Kachhwaha Rajputs from Amer.The Kachchwaha rulers of Amber-Jaipur trace their descent from Kush, the son of Ram, an incarination of Lord Vishnu. In the Balban inscription of 1288 A.D., … Read more

Non- metallic and conventional minerals [coal,petroleum and natural gas), (c) hydro electricity and non conventional sources of energy (Solar, Wind, bio-gas),(d) energy sources Their distribution and conservation.

  Petroleum, natural gas, coal, nitrogen, uraniumĀ and water power are examples of conventional sources of energy. They’re also called non-renewable sources of energy and are mainly fossil fuels, except water power. Rising growth of population has created a tremendous pressure on the conventional resources of energy and thus the concept of sustainable development get prominent … Read more

Millenium Development Goals

Millenium Development Goals 1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger 2. Achieve universal primary education 3. Promote gender equality and empower women 4. Reduce child mortality 5. Improve maternal health 6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases 7. Ensure environmental sustainability 8. Develop a global partnership for development