Know Major Facts About Rajasthan – Know Culture, History, Facts, & Recent Update
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Updated on: September 25th, 2023
Know Major Facts About Indian States series, we have brought you various static facts about the History, Culture, Polity & Geography of the Indian States such as Chief Minister, Governor, Capital, folk dance, folklore, Classical Music & Dance, Polity facts, Historical facts, Dam and Reservoirs, Rivers, Power Plants, Wildlife Sanctuaries, etc. We have accumulated these facts in a precise and tabular form to aid you in the preparation for the static portion of the Banking Exams.
You can always find a question based on these topics in various banking exams: IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO, IBPS SO, SBI Clerk, SBI PO, SBI SO, LIC AAO, ESIC NIACL, IDBI, and many other banking exams.
This article focuses on India’s largest state (Land) Rajasthan. The literal meaning of ‘Rajasthan’ is ‘Raja ka Sthan’ i.e. ‘The Land of Maharajas’. The desert state of India is known for its Forts, Places, and Valour. Rajasthan is also the home of India’s largest desert the Thar Desert, also known as the ‘Great Indian Desert’.
Interesting Facts About Rajasthan
Now, let’s discuss the facts related to the culture and history of Rajasthan.
| Particular | Details |
| State | Rajasthan – The Land of Colors |
| Statehood | On March 30, 1949 – ‘Rajasthan Day’ |
| Capital | Jaipur |
| Governor | Kalraj Mishra |
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| Vernacular | Marwadi, Mewadi, Hindi etc. |
| GDP Contribution | Around 5% |
| Area | 3,42,239 sq KM (The Largest Indian State) |
| Population | 81,032,689, As per 2020 census |
| Sex Ratio | 926 females per 1,000 males (2021) |
| Districts | 33 |
| MP – Lok Sabha | 25 – 16th Lok Sabha |
| MP – Rajya Sabha | 10 (BJP-7 & Congress INC- 3) |
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| State Bird | Godawan |
| State Flower | Rohida – Tecomella Undulata |
| State Tree | Khejri |
| State Dance | Ghoomar |
| Folkdance | Kalbelia, Khayal, Chakri, Bhavai etc. |
| Major Rivers | Chambal, Mahi, Looni, Banas |
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| Lakes |
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