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Q: What type of vegetation is found in Rajasthan?

The predominant vegetation of Rajasthan is scrub jungle. Toward the west of the state, there are typical arid-zone plants, such as tamarisk (genus Tamarix) and false tamarisk (genus Myricaria). Trees are scarce, limited to the areas in the Aravallis and the eastern part of the state. Less than 10 percent of Rajasthan is under forest cover.

Q: Where is Rajasthan located?

The state of Rajasthan is located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. It is bounded to the north and northeast by the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, to the east and southeast by Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, to the southwest by Gujarat, and to the west and northwest by the provinces of Sindh and Punjab in Pakistan.

Q: In which year did Rajasthan start the panchayat raj system?

Rajasthan was the first state in India to experiment at the village level with panchayat raj (rule by the panchayat, or village council). It was enacted in 1959. The system, embracing the concepts of the importance of traditional village institutions in Indian society espoused by Mahatma Gandhi, created within the state three levels of local government based on elected village panchayats.

Q: What is Rajasthan's climate?

Rajasthan's climate is varied, from extremely arid to humid. June is the warmest, rising from the mid-80s F (about 30 °C) to nearly 110 °F (low 40s C). The daily maximum temperatures in January range from the upper 60s to mid-70s F (low to mid-20s C), while minimum temperatures are in the mid-40s F (about 7 °C).

Q: What is the capital of Rajasthan?

The capital city of Rajasthan is Jaipur , in the east-central part of the state. The city is known for its beauty, and it is unique in its straight-line planning. Its buildings are predominantly rose-coloured, and it is sometimes called the “Pink City.”

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Written by Indra Pal, Deryck O. Lodrick•All

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Last Updated: Jan 8, 2025 • Article History

What type of vegetation is found in Rajasthan?

Where is Rajasthan located?

In which year did Rajasthan start the panchayat raj system?

What is Rajasthan's climate?

What is the capital of Rajasthan?

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Rajasthan, state of northwestern India, located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. It is bounded to the north and northeast by the states of Punjab and Haryana, to the east and southeast by the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, to the southwest by the state of Gujarat, and to the west and northwest by the provinces of Sindh and Punjab in Pakistan. The capital city is Jaipur, in the east-central part of the state. Rajasthan, meaning “The Abode of the Rajas,” was formerly called Rajputana, “The Country of the Rajputs” (sons of rajas [princes]). Before 1947, ...(100 of 4073 words)

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