1. Cotton is a tropical and subtropical bushy plant, whose height can range from 1.5 to 2 meters.

2. Many pods grow on this plant. In these pods, there is a fibre wrapped around the seeds. Clothes are prepared from this fibre. Its seeds are used as animal fodder.

3. Oil is also extracted from its seeds. After extracting the oil, the remaining part is also used as animal fodder and fertilizer.

4. The two major cotton-producing districts in Rajasthan are Ganganagar and Hanumangarh.

The first mention of Bharat Jana is found in the Rig Veda.

1. Veda: Rigveda

2. Division: Third

3. Mention: Mention of Bharat, son of Vishwamitra.

4. Significance: India was named 'Bharat' after the people of India.

Additional Information:

1. The seventh mandala of the Rig Veda describes the role of the Bharatas in the war of the ten kings (Dasharajya Yuddha) in which King Sudas of their Tritsu branch was victorious.

2. Due to this, they became dominant over the Indo-Aryans and the Indians were able to move beyond the Indus River region and settle in the area of Kurukshetra.

3. During that period, the political system was changing from being republican based on tribes to being centred on kings.

The folk dance named 'Terah Tali' is traditionally associated with Rajasthan.

1. Performed by women of the Kamad caste

2. It is done by tying 13 Manjeeras on different body parts.

3. Manjiras are played with rhythm

4. Padarla village of Pali district is the main centre of

5. This folk dance is performed in Baba Ramdev temple.