Day 67 | RAS Mains 2025 Answer Writing | 90 Days

90 Days RAS Mains 2025 Answer Writing

This is Day 67 | 90 Days RAS Mains 2025 Answer Writing, We will cover the whole RAS Mains 2025 with this 90-day answer writing program

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GS Answer Writing – Metallic Minerals and Non – Metallic Minerals – Types, distribution, and industrial uses  | Conventional and Non-conventional Energy Resources | Demographic characteristics and Major Tribes | Wildlife and Biodiversity: Threats and Conversation | Concept of UNESCO Geo-parks and Geo-heritage sites: Potential in Rajasthan। Major Environmental Issues l Elaboration

Draft The Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics Bill defines Geoheritage sites as places containing important geological geo-relics and features such as stratigraphic type sections, geological structures, and unique landforms including caves and natural rock-sculptures of national and international significance..

The Geo-heritage Sites encompass significant elements which possess educational, scientific, aesthetic and cultural value.

Four Geo heritage sites in Rajasthan are- 

LOCATIONDISTRICT
Gossan in Rajpura-Dariba Mineralised beltUdaipur
Stromatolite ParkNear Bhojunda, Chittorgarh
Akal Fossil Wood ParkJaisalmer
Kishangarh Nepheline SyeniteAjmer

The basic minerals are not separated from the ores of non-metallic minerals by chemical process. 

               These are   used in their natural form only.

  • Building stone 
    • Marble:
      • Rajasthan has a monopoly in marble production.
      • Different colored marble stones are found across the state: green in Udaipur, black in Bhaislana, pink in Jalore and Banswara, yellow in Jaisalmer, white in Makrana, and rainbow-colored marble in Pali.
      • The state possesses a reserve of 1100 million tonnes of high-quality marble, with major production centers in Makrana, Rajsamand, Udaipur, and Kishangarh.
    • Limestone : 10 % of india’s reserve ⇒ cement grade (Chittor , bundi), chemical grade (Jodhpur), steel grade(Jaisalmer)
    • Sand stone:  white- brown in jodhpur, white in karauli-daang region, kota stone in kota, Bundi etch
    • Granite: jalore, pali, sirohi, udaipur etc
  • Gypsum:
    • Rajasthan holds the maximum quantity of gypsum in India, mined in four major areas: Nagaur Belt (Goth-Manglod, Bhadwasi, Mangol), Churu-Bikaner Belt (Jamsar, Lunkaransar, Taranagar), Jaisalmer-Barmer Belt (Mohangarh, 
    • Hamirwali), and Pali-Jodhpur Belt (Falsund, Manglod).
  • Asbestos : Khairwada, rishabhdeo (Udaipur); deval, Piparda (Dunagrpur)
  • Feldspar : 60 % of india. 96% of rajasthan in Markeda, Ajmer 
  • Fluorspar: mando ki pal (Dungarpur)
  •  Mica: three belt : 1) Jaipur – Tonk Belt (Barla, Mankhand, Banjari, Lakshmi); 2) Bhilwara- udaipur belt : Danta–Bhunas,3) other region : torawati (sikar), ajmer etc
  • Rock Phosphate : udaipur (jhamar kotda, dafan kotda), Banswara (salopet), Jaisalmer (Birmania)
  • Dolomite : Banswara(vitthal dev, tripura sundari), udaipur, rajsamand (haldighati, nathdwara)
  • Silica sand : Bundi (barodia), jaipur, sawai madhopur, bharatpur, barmer
  • Clay minerals : china clay, ball clay, fire clay (bikaner), Bleaching clay (barmer)
  • Precious stone : emerald(rajsamand belt – kalaguman, tikki, gogunda ); Garnet (rajmahal- tonk, ajmer- sarwad) 

Other: calcite, bentonite, Pyrites (sikar), rock salt (deedwana, lunkasar, pachpadra lake), barytes, magnesite.

Bhils rank second in Rajasthan’s tribal population, concentrated mainly in Banswara, Dungarpur, and Udaipur districts. They are among India’s oldest tribes, speaking Bhili and Vagri dialects. Socially patrilineal, they are primarily farmers and renowned archers traditionally.

Habitat and Housing

  • Uneven and Forested Lands: Bhils typically inhabit uneven and forested lands, reflecting their close connection to nature.
  • Traditional Housing: Their houses are constructed using bamboo and wood, materials readily available in their surroundings.
  • Regional Distinctions:
  • Paalvi Bhils:Bhils residing on higher hills are known as ‘Paalvi.
  • Vagri Bhils: Bhils residing in the plains are referred to as ‘Vagri’.

Social Life 

  • Patrilineal Gotras: Bhils have several patrilineal gotras known as ‘Atak’.
  • Marriage Practices: Various types → Mor Bandhiya marriage, marriage by capture, child marriage, marriage by exchange, marriage by service, and marriage by purchase.
  • Family Structure: In comparison to joint families, nuclear families are more common among the Bhils.
  • Village Structure: The head of the village is referred to as ‘Gameti’. Smaller villages are called “Fala” and larger ones are called ‘Paal’.
  • Cultural Practices:
    • Dances: Gawri and Ghoomar are the main dances of the Bhil community.
    • Fair and Festivals:
      • The worship of goddess Parvati, known as the ‘Gavri’ festival in the month of Shrawan, is a significant festival among the Bhils. 
      • Beneshwar Fair: The famous Beneshwar fair of the Bhil community takes place annually on the full moon day (Poornima) of the month of Maagh at the confluence of the rivers Mahi, Som, and Jakham.
  • Traditional Attire and Ornaments: Bhil males wear a kameez or ‘Angrakhi’, tight-fitted dhoti called ‘hepada’, and a turban called ‘Potya’. Females wear ghagra, lugdi, and choli as their traditional outfits. Ornaments made up of metals like silver, brass, and nickel are common among both males and females, along with tattoo making.
  • Religious Practices: Besides Hindu gods and goddesses, the Bhils also worship local deities such as Dharal, Birsa Munda, Kalaji Goraji, Mataji, Govind Guru, and Lasodia Maharaj.

Economic Status of Bhils

  • Nomadic Lifestyle: Traditionally, the Bhils have been a very poor tribe, often leading a nomadic lifestyle.
  • Transition to Farming and Animal husbandry: Many Bhils have now transitioned to farming activities in various places.
    • Farming on hill slopes is known as ‘Chimata’, while farming in plain areas is called ‘Dajiya’.
    • In addition to farming, Bhils also engage in animal rearing as a part of their economic activities.
  • Forest-based Livelihood: Fishing, hunting, and collecting forest products, particularly by children and females, form an integral part of their economic system.
    • The Mahua tree holds significant importance among the Bhils, likely due to its economic value as well as cultural significance.

Transition to Wage Labor: Presently, some Bhils have also started working as wage laborers in nearby cities and towns, indicating a shift in their economic activities.

Paper 4 (Comprehension part) –  Elaboration

Man acts with a view to achieving his goal in whatever field he is engaged. Obviously, he dreams of success and he will never bargain for less than success. But, success is not always the result. All his efforts may end in fiasco.The lesser men would give in to the pressure and throw their hat in. But, a man of fortitude will persevere realising that his failure is a stepping stone to success in future. He learns from his failure. The failure provides man an opportunity to analyse its cause. Having realised his shortcomings, he will adopt a prudent course on the way to success. The ascent to Mount Everest and landing on the Moon are the rare achievements of the recent past. Do we think that the only first attempt brought success to the adventurers? One shudders to think of the amount of failure they must have encountered to be at last on the top of the world. It is the indefatigable spirit that ultimately leads to success.

Day 67 | 90 Days RAS Mains 2025 Answer Writing

Day 67 | 90 Days RAS Mains 2025 Answer Writing

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