From an administrative point of view, all are included in the category of forests in Rajasthan.

(A) Protected forests

(B) Reserved forests

(C) Unclassified forests 

1. Although Rajasthan is not rich in this mineral, the deposits available are of high quality (hematite and magnetite).

2. Most of the ore found in the form of hematite is found in small deposits which were mined uneconomically.

3. Some magnetites are also found at various places.

4. Iron ore in the state is found in the north-eastern and south-eastern parts of the state.

In a significant achievement in the efforts to boost the country's nuclear energy programme, a large deposit of uranium has been discovered in Rohil in Rajasthan's Sikar district. Officials said there are reserves of about 5,185 tonnes of uranium ore in the central part of Rohil but it is of low grade.

1. The Godwar region is a part of the western sandy plain of Rajasthan. This state is located in the southwestern part of Rajasthan and extends from the western part of the Aravalli mountain range to the border of Pakistan. Godwad region mainly consists of sandy plains, desert and hilly areas.

2. Western Sandy Plains: The Western Sandy Plains is divided into two units.

  * sandy dry plains

- desert

- Dune Free Tract

* Semi-arid transitional plain (Rajasthan Bagar)

  - Luni Basin (Godwar Tract)

- Internal drainage area (Shekhawati Tract)

- Ghaggar plain