Rajasthan Computer Anudeshak Bharti 2026 | Rajasthan Geography Class वन संपदा By Deendayal Sir

Main ideas & lessons (Rajasthan Geography – Forest Wealth)

1) Forest wealth in the Indian Constitution

• Forest wealth is part of the Concurrent List.
• It was added during the 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976).
• Under the 42nd Amendment (1976), five subjects were included in the Concurrent List:
  • Forest wealth
  • Wildlife
  • Judicial administration
  • Education
  • Weights and measures

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2) Forest research & forest census

Central Forest Research Centre (CFRC)

• Headquarters: Dehradun (Uttarakhand)
• Established: 1906
• Objective: protect forests in India
• Regional offices: Kolkata, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Shimla

Forest census in Rajasthan/India

• Conducted by CFRC, Dehradun
• Frequency: every 2 years

Forest Report 2023

• Data published: 21 December 2024

“New census” detail (Forest census of 2023)

• The forest census of 2023 is referred to as the 18th census in sequence.
• Rajasthan rank (forests): 6th
• Total forest area in Rajasthan: 32,869 sq. km
• Forest area as % of state geographical area: 9.60%
• State geographical area is cited as about 34239.74 sq. km (as mentioned in class).

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3) National Forest Policy benchmark vs Rajasthan

• National Forest Policy expectation: 33.33% (1/3) of area should be forested.
• The speaker claims Rajasthan is below this benchmark (i.e., not covering required 1/3).
• Per-capita forest area stated as about 0.36 hectares (as said).

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4) Rajasthan forest distribution: “most important” exam facts

The speaker emphasizes that direct questions are asked, so students should remember:

1. Two districts with maximum forest area

   • 1st: Udaipur
   • 2nd: Alwar (Forest area figures were quoted, though some numbers were inconsistently repeated in subtitles.)

2. Two districts with minimum forest area

   • Churu
   • Hanumangarh

3. Districts with highest % forest cover

   • Udaipur: 23.60%
   • Pratapgarh: 22.48%

4. Districts with lowest % forest cover

   • Jodhpur: 0.45%
   • Churu: 0.48%

Also mentioned:

• “Forest cover + tree cover share of India in Rajasthan” cited as 4.87%
• “Total pasture land in Rajasthan” cited as 4.96%

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5) Change in forests (new census comparison)

According to the newer census (2023; data published in 2024):

• Maximum increase in forests: Sikar and Barmer
• Lowest increase: Bara and Pratapgarh (as stated)

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6) Administrative classification of forests (3 categories)

Forests are divided into three administrative types:

1. Reserve / Protected forests

   • Includes timber forests where:
     • animal grazing is completely banned
     • wood cutting is completely banned
   • Example emphasis: sandalwood / “sandalwood” type mentioned (with anecdotal explanation)
   • Share in Rajasthan: 37.5% (as stated)
   • Spread mainly in Udaipur district (as stated)

2. Protected / Conserved forests

   • Some relaxation:
     • cutting of dry wood allowed
     • limited grazing exemption around March–April
   • Share in Rajasthan: 56.43% (as stated; subtitles reportedly contained conflicting/unclear phrasing, but the speaker presented these figures)

3. Unclassified forests

   • No restrictions (as claimed)
   • Mostly in Bikaner
   • Share in Rajasthan: 6.52% (as stated)

Exam tip: In questions, English terms matter (e.g., “Reserve Forest”). When there is translation mismatch, answer using the English wording.

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Forest conservation sacrifices & related facts (Bishnoi and others)

7) First sacrifices for forest protection (milestones stated)

The speaker distinguishes between:

• “First sacrifice for Khejri (khejri tree)” vs
• “First sacrifice for forest protection”

A) First sacrifice for forest protection

• Karma and Gora from Ramsani / Ramsadi village (Jodhpur state)
  • Year: 1604
• Buchhoji Bishnoi from Polabas, Nagaur
  • Year: stated as 1700 in one place; later subtitles include 1730 in a confused/mixed manner (The main intended takeaway appears to be that the second major forest-protection sacrifice is attributed to Buchhoji.)

B) First sacrifice for Khejri tree

• Amrita Devi Bishnoi
  • 363 people (sub-figures given):
    • 294 men
    • 69 women
  • Year: 1730 AD
  • Location: Khejarli Khurd / Khejadli village, Jodhpur

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8) Khejri cutting order & martyr fair

• The order to cut Khejri trees is attributed to Abhay Singh (ruler of Jodhpur as stated).
• Amrita Devi Bishnoi and others are described as hugging the trees; then the group is said to be killed along with the trees.

Khejarli Martyr Fair

• Held on the 10th day of Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha
• Location: Khejarli village, Jodhpur
• Claim: “only tree fair in the world” (as stated)

Khejri Day

• Celebrated on 12 September
• First celebrated on 12 September 1978 (as stated)

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9) Awards for forest conservation / wildlife conservation

• Amrita Devi Bishnoi Award

  • For excellent work in forest conservation
  • Started in 1994
  • Given to an organization and an individual (as stated):
    • Organization: cash cheque ₹1 lakh + citation
    • Individual: cash cheque value appears as “₹00” in subtitles (likely mis-transcribed) + certificate

• Kailash Sankhla Award

  • For excellent work in wildlife conservation

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Types of forests in Rajasthan (5 types) + where they occur + key exam percentages

10) Forest types (5) and where/coverage

The speaker says Rajasthan forests are of five types:

1. Dry Teak forests

   • Area coverage: ~6.86%
   • Location: Southern Rajasthan
   • Example districts: Kota, Jhalawar, Bundi, Baran, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Dungarpur
   • Rainfall: 75–110 cm
   • Characteristics: broad leaves; green through the year; “monsoon category”
   • Tree examples: teak, gul(ar), mahua, banyan, sal, salar

2. Tropical dry mixed deciduous forests

   • Area coverage: ~28.39%
   • Location: Eastern Rajasthan
   • Rainfall: 50–80 cm
   • Characteristics: shed leaves around March–April
   • Tree examples (as listed): dhaa(k), sal, bamboo, mango, kikkar, amla, harad, bahda, amaltas, jhal, kairanda

3. Subtropical evergreen forests

   • Area coverage: ~0.39%
   • Location: around Mount Abu
   • Rainfall cited: 150 cm and above

4. Dry / Desert forests

   • Area coverage: ~6.26%
   • Location: Western Rajasthan
   • Rainfall: 0–30 cm
   • Called: xerophytic vegetation
   • Tree/shrub examples: khejri, rohra, fog berry, kantilli, acacia, thuhar, prickly pear
   • Districts mentioned: Jaisalmer, Barmer, Balotra, Jodhpur, Phalodi, Bikaner, Nagaur, Pali, Didwana, Kuchaman, Churu

5. Semi-arid tropical Dhonkra forests

   • Area coverage: ~58.19% (largest)
   • Location: across listed areas including Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Jaipur, Tonk, Sawai Madhopur, Karauli, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Hadoti
   • Rainfall: 30–60 cm
   • Tree examples: dhonk, ber, rohida

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11) “Freshwater strip” note near Pakistan border (Pokhran region)

• A freshwater underground belt is described near the Pakistan border in Pokhran/Mohangarh, Jaisalmer.
• It supports nutritious grass for animals, including:
  • Sevan grass
  • Scientific name given as Lysuriscus (as stated; subtitles may be approximate)

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Ending / next planned topics

• The speaker concludes that tomorrow’s class will cover:
  • main vegetation in Rajasthan
  • symbols of Rajasthan

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Speakers / sources featured (as identifiable)

• Deendayal Sir / Deendayal Parik (primary speaker/teacher)
• Rajasthan Exams RWA family / channel intro group (audience affiliation)
• Constitution of India (referenced for Concurrent List information)
• Central Forest Research Centre (CFRC), Dehradun (conducts forest census)