Minerals, Wildlife, Agriculture & Geo-heritage of Rajasthan — Practice

Question 1

Name the state tree, state flower and state bird of Rajasthan.

Accepted Answer

The state tree is Khejri (Prosopis cineraria), the state flower is Rohida (Tecomella undulata), and the state bird is the Godawan, or Great Indian Bustard.

Question 2

Name the three major lead-zinc mining areas of Rajasthan.

Accepted Answer

Zawar in Udaipur, Rampura Agucha in Bhilwara and Rajpura-Dariba in Rajsamand.

Question 3

Explain the significance of the Khejarli sacrifice and the Bishnoi community.

Accepted Answer

In 1730 at Khejarli near Jodhpur, Amrita Devi Bishnoi and hundreds of villagers died trying to save khejri trees from being felled. The Bishnoi community, following the principles of Guru Jambheshwar, protects trees and wildlife, and the event is seen as a forerunner of the Chipko movement. It shows a community-based conservation ethic.

Question 4

Write a short note on Keoladeo National Park.

Accepted Answer

Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur is a man-made wetland created from a former hunting reserve. It is a major wintering site for migratory waterbirds, including Siberian cranes in the past, and is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1985) and a Ramsar site. Water availability and grazing pressure are the main management issues.

Question 5

Name the tiger reserves of Rajasthan.

Accepted Answer

Ranthambore in Sawai Madhopur, Sariska in Alwar, Mukundra Hills in the Kota-Chittorgarh region, Ramgarh Vishdhari in Bundi and Dholpur-Karauli. Ranthambore and Sariska are the oldest, and Sariska's tigers were reintroduced from 2008 after local extinction.

Question 6

Describe the marble and gypsum resources of Rajasthan.

Accepted Answer

Marble is quarried at Makrana in Nagaur, famous for its white marble used in the Taj Mahal, and at Rajsamand and Kishangarh in Ajmer. Gypsum occurs mainly in Bikaner, Nagaur and Jaisalmer, and Rajasthan supplies nearly all of India's output, used in cement and fertiliser. Both resources support industry and exports in the state.

Question 7

Describe the mineral wealth of Rajasthan and the issues related to mining. (~150 words)

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan is among India's most mineral-rich states. Lead-zinc is mined at Zawar, Rampura Agucha and Rajpura-Dariba, copper at Khetri, and marble at Makrana, Rajsamand and Kishangarh. The state is also known for gypsum, rock phosphate at Jhamarkotra, lignite in Bikaner and Barmer, salt and, in Barmer, oil. Mining supports revenue, industry and jobs, but it raises problems. Illegal and unregulated mining threatens the Aravalli, depletes groundwater and harms health through silicosis. Displacement and weak rehabilitation affect communities. The way forward is stricter enforcement of environmental clearances, use of District Mineral Foundation funds for local development, worker safety and value addition within the state.

Question 8

Discuss the potential of geo-heritage and geo-tourism in Rajasthan. (~150 words)

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan's ancient geology, including the Aravalli, igneous suites near Jodhpur and Barmer and stromatolite beds, offers geo-heritage sites of scientific and educational value, and the Geological Survey of India has identified several. Combined with the state's heritage, desert and wildlife tourism, geo-tourism could diversify visitor experiences and create local jobs. Challenges include weak protection from mining and encroachment, limited interpretation, poor access and low awareness. A UNESCO Geopark designation needs a well-managed area with community participation and educational programmes. Steps include notifying and fencing sites, trained local guides, signage, integration with heritage circuits and research partnerships, so that conservation and tourism support each other.

Practice — Minerals, Wildlife, Agriculture & Geo-heritage of Rajasthan

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