28th February 2025

Explanation - The Kundi is a traditional rainwater harvesting system used in the arid and semiarid regions of Rajasthan. The Kundi consists of a deep pit, often lined with stones or bricks to prevent seepage and reinforce the structure. Rainwater is collected from rooftops or channels and stored in the Kundi for use during dry periods. Kundi systems are designed for regions with scarce rainfall and limited surface water, not for areas with high annual rainfall or abundant water resources.

Explanation - The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India. Composition: Retired Supreme Court judge, Chief Election Commissioner, Respective State Election Commissioners. The Delimitation Commission in India is a high power body whose orders have the force of law and cannot be called in question before any court.

Explanation - Delimitation Commissions have been set up four times — 1952, 1963, 1973 and 2002 under the Acts of 1952, 1962, 1972 and 2002. The last delimitation exercise — started in July 2002 and completed on May 31, 2008 — was based on the 2001 Census and only readjusted boundaries of existing Lok Sabha and Assembly seats and reworked the number of reserved seats. Although the freeze on the number of seats in Lok Sabha and Assemblies should have been lifted after the 2001 Census, another amendment (in 2002) postponed this until 2026. This was justified on the ground that a uniform population growth rate would be achieved throughout the country by 2026.

Explanation - Along with the iconic Greater one-horned rhinoceros, the park is the breeding ground of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer. Over the time, the tiger population has also increased in Kaziranga, and that's the reason why Kaziranga was declared as Tiger Reserve in 2006. Also, the park is recognised as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International for the conservation of avifaunal species. The forest region of Kaziranga Park is home to world's largest population of Indian Rhinoceros. In the year 1985, the park was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.