Geography of Rajasthan

Paper Code: 
DGEO 501B
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Study of Rajasthan will help the students in knowing the regional aspects of the state, its Physical conditions, demographic elements and population characteristics.

12.00
Unit I: 
Unit I

Introduction: Location and Geopolitical Significance

  • Major Physiography and Relief of Rajasthan – Marusthali, Mewar, Mewat and Hadauti
  • Climate:  Characteristics and Climatic condition
  • Agro-climatic classification

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit II

Drainage:

  • Drainage system of Rajasthan – Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal branch
  • Inland Drainage – Lakes

Soil:

  • Types and Distribution
  • Desertification
  • Desert Development Programme

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit III

•    Vegetation: Types and Factors: Physical, Climatic and Biotic
  • Forests:  Types, Depletion , Conservation and Management
  • Forest Products: Major and Minor.

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV

• Population Analysis:

  • Population Growth (post-independence)
  • Distribution and Density: Factors and Spatial Trends (2001 onwards)
  • Spatial patterns of population Gender Ratio, Age composition, Rural-Urban       
  • Pattern and Occupational Pattern.

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit V

Factors affecting the Site and Situation of settlements

Forms, Types and Patterns of Rural settlement

  • Major Tribes of Rajasthan: 
  • Meena
  • Bhils
  • Garasia
  • Area development Programmes in Rajasthan:
  • Aravalli Hill Development Program,
  • Tribal Sub-Plan
  • Watershed Development Plan

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Sharma, H.S :Climate Change and Natural Resources : A Study of Indian Desert(New Delhi : Concept Publishing Company, 2018
  • Sharma, H.: Geography of Rajasthan (Hindi) (Sheetal Printers, 2003) 
  • Chauhan: Geography of Rajasthan (Hindi); vol. 1 (Jodhpur : Vigyan Prakashan,1994)
  • Chauhan: Geography of Rajasthan (Hindi); vol. 2 (Jodhpur : Vigyan Prakashan,1994)
  • Saxena, Hari Mohan: Rajasthan KaBhugol (Rajasthan Hindi granth Academy, 2009)
  • Bhalla, L.R. : Geography of Rajasthan (Kuldeep Publication ,2011)
  • Nathuramka, L: Economy of Rajasthan (R.B.D. Publications, New Delhi, 2014)

 

References: 
  • Misra, V.C., Geography of Rajasthan, National Book Trust, India, New Delhi.

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024