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Glossary Terms
| Term (EN) | Definition | Exam Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Census 2011 | Decennial population count; primary demographic reference for RPSC (Census 2021 delayed) | All demographic data source |
| Population Density | Persons per sq km; Rajasthan avg 200 (national 382); Jaisalmer 17 (min); Jaipur 595 (max) | PYQ: district extremes |
| Sex Ratio | Females per 1,000 males; Rajasthan 928 (national 943); Dungarpur 994 (highest), Dhaulpur 846 (lowest) | PYQ staple |
| Literacy Rate | % of population aged 7+ who can read/write; Rajasthan 66.1%; male 79.2%, female 52.1% | Gender literacy gap question |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Constitutional category for indigenous/tribal communities with social/educational disadvantages | 13.48% of Rajasthan; 92.38 lakh |
| PVTG | Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group; 75 PVTGs nationally; Saharia = Rajasthan's only PVTG | PYQ: "Which tribe is PVTG in Rajasthan?" |
| Meena Tribe | Largest tribe in Rajasthan (51% of ST population); found in Jaipur, Dausa, Sawai Madhopur, Udaipur | Numerical dominance question |
| Bhil Tribe | Second largest (39.7% of ST); Banswara, Dungarpur; Bhagoria festival; expert archers | Culture + geography linkage |
| Saharia | PVTG in Rajasthan; Baran district (Kishanganj, Shahabad); forest-dependent; PM JANMAN scheme | Only PVTG; highest vulnerability |
| Garasia | Tribe in Sirohi-Pali; semi-nomadic; Pher marriage custom (walking around without formal rites) | Custom-based PYQ answer |
| Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) | Special earmarked allocation for tribal areas; covers 5 districts, 32 tehsils in Rajasthan | Administrative tribal framework |
| Fifth Schedule Area | Constitutional provision for tribal areas governance; Rajasthan's tribal districts under Schedule V | Constitutional context |
| Decadal Growth Rate | % population change over 10 years; Rajasthan 21.3% (2001–11); national 17.7% | Fertility + migration combined |
| Demographic Dividend | Economic benefit from large working-age population; Rajasthan 63% in 15–59 age bracket | Analytical PYQ topic |
| PM JANMAN Yojana | PM Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups Development Mission (Nov 2023); ₹24,000 crore; covers Saharia in Rajasthan | Current affairs tribal policy |
| Dependency Ratio | Ratio of non-working age population (0–14 and 60+) to working-age population (15–59); Rajasthan's high fertility keeps this elevated | Analytical PYQ: demographic burden |
| Urbanisation | Process of population shift from rural to urban areas; Rajasthan urbanisation 24.9% (Census 2011), below national 31.2%; fastest growing: Jaipur, Jodhpur | Urban geography; rural-urban divide |
| Van Dhan Vikas Kendra | Tribal enterprise centres for minor forest produce value-addition; 34 in Rajasthan; part of TRIFED network; livelihood for Bhil and Saharia | Government scheme; tribal economy |
| Sex Ratio at Birth | Females born per 1,000 males; reflects son-preference and female foeticide; Rajasthan undertook Beti Bachao Beti Padhao drive (2015) | Gender discrimination indicator |
| Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) | Residential school for ST students in tribal blocks; 48 in Rajasthan; funded by MoTA; aims to bridge ST literacy gap | ST education policy; PYQ |
| Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) | Deaths per 1,000 live births under age 1; Rajasthan IMR 38 (SRS 2020); tribal districts show higher IMR than state average | Demographic health indicator |
| PESA Act 1996 | Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act; extends Gram Sabha powers to tribal areas; community control over land, forest, water | Tribal self-governance law |
Topic 89 of 138 | Paper II, Unit 3 — Earth Science / Geography & Geology | Generated: 2026-04-06