RSMSSB Patwari key terms

Fertile alluvial land in Rajasthan's river valleys, regularly flooded and renewed by silt. In the state's eastern plains it supports intensive farming, unlike the higher, drier Bangar tracts.

Older, higher alluvial plain in Rajasthan lying above flood level. Its soil is less fertile and more saline than Khadar, and it is common in the eastern districts away from active river channels.

Deeply eroded badland gullies along the Chambal and its tributaries in eastern Rajasthan. Their unstable soil limits farming and they are linked to soil-conservation and watershed programmes in the region.

Ancient fold mountains running southwest to northeast across Rajasthan, dividing the arid west from the wetter east. They influence rainfall, drainage and settlement patterns and are among the world's oldest mountain systems.

Arid region covering much of western Rajasthan, marked by sand dunes, scarce rainfall and high evaporation. It shapes the state's cropping, livestock and water-management practices and extends into neighbouring Pakistan.

Major irrigation canal drawing water from the Harike barrage on the Sutlej and running through Rajasthan's desert districts. It has transformed agriculture and settlement in the west but also raises waterlogging and salinity concerns.

State day observed on 30 March, marking the 1949 merger of the princely states of Rajputana into Greater Rajasthan. It is a common current-affairs topic and is celebrated with parades and cultural events.

Historical name for the region of princely states that became Rajasthan after India's independence. The name and the integration process are frequently tested in Rajasthan general knowledge questions.

Three-tier system of local self-government at village, block and district levels. Rajasthan's Nagaur district pioneered its nationwide launch in 1959, making the state central to questions on rural governance.

The lowest tier of rural local government, covering one or more villages and headed by an elected sarpanch. It handles local civic functions and is a staple topic in Rajasthan governance questions.

Six constitutional guarantees, such as equality and freedom of speech, enforceable through courts. They are a standard general-knowledge topic covering rights, reasonable restrictions and available remedies.

Non-justiciable guidelines in the Constitution directing governments toward social and economic welfare. They are tested alongside Fundamental Rights, especially regarding their relative enforceability and their role in policy.

Opening statement of the Constitution declaring India a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic committed to justice, liberty, equality and fraternity. It is often asked in questions on constitutional ideals and amendments.

Seasonal reversal of winds bringing most of India's annual rainfall between June and September. Its timing and strength drive agriculture, reservoir levels and flood or drought conditions nationwide.

Eastward-moving low-pressure system originating near the Mediterranean that brings winter rain to northern India. It is important for rabi crops and is a common question in Indian geography.

Latitude line at about 23.5 degrees north that passes through eight Indian states, including Rajasthan near Banswara. Questions often ask which states or cities it crosses.

The 82.5 degrees east longitude used to set Indian Standard Time, five and a half hours ahead of UTC. It passes through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh and is a frequent geography question.

Comparison of two quantities by division and the statement that two ratios are equal. Problems involve dividing amounts in a given ratio, finding unknown terms and applying proportional reasoning to mixtures.

Technique of first finding the value of one unit and then multiplying to get the required quantity. It solves many work, speed and cost problems quickly without formal algebra.

A fraction expressed out of one hundred, used to compare quantities and compute increases, decreases and discounts. Converting between fractions, decimals and percentages is essential for data-interpretation questions.

Interest calculated only on the original principal, using principal times rate times time divided by one hundred. It is contrasted with compound interest, where interest also earns interest.

Interest computed on principal plus accumulated interest, so the amount grows geometrically over periods. Problems often require finding the amount, the rate or the number of years.

Problems relating the time taken by individuals or groups to finish a task to their rates of work. Rates add when people work together, and efficiency ratios are often used.

Relationship in which distance equals speed multiplied by time. Questions cover average speed, relative speed of trains, and boats or streams, and require careful unit conversion.

Sum of a set of values divided by the number of values. Problems often involve changes in average when a value is added or removed, or finding missing values.

Logical reasoning using statements about categories to decide which conclusions necessarily follow. Venn diagrams help test validity, and only conclusions true in every case are accepted.

Reasoning question asking for a pair of items related in the same way as a given pair. The relationship may be based on meaning, number patterns, order or function.

Odd-one-out reasoning in which all but one item in a group share a common property. Candidates identify the item that fails to fit the underlying rule.

Sequence of numbers, letters or symbols following a pattern that the candidate must identify to find the next or missing term. Patterns may involve differences, multiples or alternating rules.

Reasoning task where words or numbers are converted using a rule that must be deduced and applied. Rules may shift letters, reverse order or substitute symbols.

Reasoning problems about family relationships described through statements or a diagram. Candidates trace links such as siblings, parents and in-laws to answer who is related how.

Reasoning involving movement along north, south, east and west, often with turns. Candidates compute final position, distance or facing direction, sometimes using Pythagoras for shortest distance.

Hardware used to enter data or commands into a computer, such as a keyboard, mouse or scanner. Questions often ask which device belongs to input rather than output categories.

Hardware that presents processed results to the user, such as a monitor, printer or speaker. It is commonly contrasted with input devices in computer-awareness questions.

Software that manages hardware, files and programs and provides a user interface. Examples include Windows and Linux, and questions often test its functions and common file extensions.

Keyboard combination that performs a command quickly, such as Ctrl+C for copy or Ctrl+V for paste. Computer-awareness questions regularly test common shortcuts and their functions.

Any software designed to damage, disrupt or gain unauthorized access to a system, including viruses, worms and ransomware. Awareness of prevention and safe practices is frequently tested.