GEOGRAPHY OF RAJASTHAN (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24DGEO501(B)
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.

Course Outcomes: 
CO52: Enhance the knowledge of geological, geographical, political introduction and climatic conditions of the state.
CO53: Acquire the general understanding of physical geographic processes, drainage pattern, soils, etc.
CO54: Explore the knowledge of natural resources and conservation i.e. forest, vegetation types, their products.
CO55: Interpret the general understanding of demographic structure and the various regional developmental programs implemented in the state.
CO56: Acquire the basic understanding of the distribution of various tribes and the history and interaction between people within and among these mosaics along with population dynamics.
CO57: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.
12.00

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
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
  • Vegetation: Types and Factors: Physical, Climatic and Biotic
  • Forests: Types, Depletion, Conservation and Management
  • Forest Products: Major and Minor.
12.00
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
Factors affecting the Site and Situation of settlements
Forms, Types and Patterns of Rural settlement
 Major Tribes of Rajasthan: Meena, Bhils and Garasia
 Area development Programmes in Rajasthan:
 Aravalli Hill Development Program,
 Tribal Sub-Plan
 Watershed Development Plan
 Interlinkage of Rivers
Essential Readings: 
  1. Sharma, H.S :Climate Change and Natural Resources : A Study of Indian Desert(New Delhi : Concept Publishing Company, 2018
  2. Sharma, H.: Geography of Rajasthan (Hindi) (Sheetal Printers, 2003)
  3. Chauhan: Geography of Rajasthan (Hindi); vol. 1 (Jodhpur : Vigyan Prakashan,1994)
  4. Chauhan: Geography of Rajasthan (Hindi); vol. 2 (Jodhpur : Vigyan Prakashan,1994)
  5. Saxena, Hari Mohan: Rajasthan KaBhugol (Rajasthan Hindi granth Academy, 2009)
  6. Bhalla, L.R. : Geography of Rajasthan (Kuldeep Publication ,2011)
  7. Nathuramka, L: Economy of Rajasthan (R.B.D. Publications, New Delhi, 2014)
 
 
SUGGESTED READINGS
  1. Misra, V.C., Geography of Rajasthan, National Book Trust, India, New Delhi.
References: 
  1. https://epathshala.nic.in/
  2. https://egyankosh.ac.in
Academic Year: 
2024-2025