In which Agro - climate region of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Dausa and Ajmer are included?

Option 2 : Semi Arid Eastern Plain

The correct answer is Semi Arid Eastern Plain.

• Semi-arid eastern plain agro-climatic sub-zone includes Jaipur, Ajmer, Tonk, and Dausa.
• The semi-arid eastern plain is drained by the river Banas and its tributaries.
• This zone is spread in the eastern part of the state covering Jaipur, Ajmer, Dausa, and Tonk districts.
• Features of this zone include occasional sand dunes and scattered hills.
• The average rainfall in this zone is about 500-700mm.

• Rajasthan is divided into 10 agro-climatic zones:
  • Arid Northwestern Sandy Plain
  • Irrigated Northwestern Plain
  • Hyper Arid Partial Irrigated Zone
  • Transitional Plain of Inland Drainage
  • Alluvial Plain of Luni Basin
  • Semi-Arid Eastern Plain
  • Flood Prone Eastern Plain
  • Sub Humid Southern Plain and Aravallis.
  • Humid Southern Plain
  • Humid South Eastern Plain
• These zones have been classified on the basis of factors like rainfall, temperature, topography, soil characteristics, etc.