1. Central Mahi Basin is connected to “Chhappan Plain”. Between Banswara and Pratapgarh, an area known as Chhappan Plains is formed by the Mahi River and its tributaries. It includes 56 villages. The Chhappan region is deeply and complexly incised resulting in the formation of isolated hills, not dissimilar to the Mewar plain to the north. This deeply dissected area is locally known as ‘Bagar’ and includes the hilly areas of Banswara and Dungarpur.

2. The plain formed by the Mahi River and its tributaries in the southern part of the Banswara and Pratapgarh districts of Rajasthan is called the Mahi Plain. A group of fifty-six villages and fifty-six rivers and streams are situated in this plain, it is called the Plain of Chhappan.

Specialty of Chhappan Ka Maidan

1. Chhappan ka Maidan is also called Madhya Mahi Maidan.

2. This plain is an area of barren valleys.

3. It is spread over some parts of Dungarpur, Banswara, Pratapgarh and Udaipur and its flow also towards the Arabian Sea.

6. This plain is divided into three parts, namely Chambal Basin, Banas Basin and Central Mahi Basin.

7. Chhappan village group is situated in the area between Pratapgarh and Banswara, hence this area is also known as Chhappan Plain.

All of the following (Minerals – Mining Sector) are correctly matched.

(A) Garnet - Rajmahal

(B) Emerald - Rajgarh

(C) Soapstone - Rishabhdev

(D) Rock Phosphate - Udaipur

Rajasthan's agriculture is divided into 10 parts based on crop climate zone.

1. In terms of area, the largest agro-climatic zone of Rajasthan is I-C (extremely dry partially irrigated zone).

2. Rajasthan's smallest agricultural crop in terms of area is climate zone IV-B.

3. On the basis of agricultural area, the largest agricultural crop in Rajasthan is climate zone III-B.

4. The least cultivated climate zone of Rajasthan is IV-A.

5. Swami Kesavanand Rajasthan Agricultural University is in I-C block.

6. Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur is in IV-A block.

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.

Parabolic Sand Dune-

1. Parabolic Sand Stupa is also called Parabolic Sand Stupa.

2. Sand stupas like Barkhan's viparita or women's hair pin (clip) are called parabolic sand stupas.

3. Parabolic sand stupas in Rajasthan are generally found in Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Barmer and Jodhpur.