Water (Udak) Fort:- The fort or fort which is surrounded by water on all sides is called water fort. Example:- Gagron, Manoharthana (Jhalawar), Bhainsrodgarh (Chittorgarh), Shergarh. Most of the forts in Rajasthan fall in this category.

Famous novelist Raghey Raghav has portrayed the world of Mohan-Jo-Doro civilization in the novel 'Murdo-ka-Teela'.

Narayani Devi Verma (She had played a key role in the Bijolia movement and also took many steps to promote women's education. While she was very active in the Praja Mandal Movement, her commitment to Gandhian ideals resulted in her active efforts towards tribal welfare and Dalit upliftment.

1. A report by the National Monuments Authority (NMA) has announced the designation of Mangarh Hill Peak in Rajasthan as a national monument in honour of 1500 Bhil tribal freedom fighters.

2. The hill, located on the Gujarat-Rajasthan border, is the site of a tribal rebellion where more than 1500 Bhil tribal freedom fighters were killed in the year 1913.

1. Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje launched the 'Grow Cotton - Get Happiness' campaign of the Shri Vallabh Pitti Group at Dhanodi in the Jhalawar district.

2. This campaign will give good income to the farmers from their cotton cultivation and will help them become financially strong.

3. Due to this campaign, the area under cotton cultivation in Rajasthan has increased significantly.

Khair forest areas in Rajasthan are found in Kota-Sawai Madhopur.

1. Cotton is a tropical and subtropical bushy plant, whose height can range from 1.5 to 2 meters.

2. Many pods grow on this plant. In these pods, there is a fibre wrapped around the seeds. Clothes are prepared from this fibre. Its seeds are used as animal fodder.

3. Oil is also extracted from its seeds. After extracting the oil, the remaining part is also used as animal fodder and fertilizer.

4. The two major cotton-producing districts in Rajasthan are Ganganagar and Hanumangarh.

1. Red loam soil has been characterized as loose, permeable and lacking compaction components.

2. These soils are deficient in organic matter, phosphate and nitrogen.

3. Potash is present in sufficient quantity in some soils.

4. Because they are not very fertile, red sandy loam soils are poor for farming.

5. Red loamy soil can be found in the southern region of the state, in Dungarpur and Banswara districts, as well as at some places in Udaipur and Chittorgarh.

6. Some crops suitable for red soil are cotton, wheat, rice, pulses, millets, tobacco, oilseeds, potatoes and fruits.