Quick reference facts (REET high-frequency): Largest district by area — Jaisalmer (38,401 sq km). Smallest by area — Dholpur (3,033 sq km). Most populated — Jaipur (66.26 lakh). Least populated — Jaisalmer (6.70 lakh). Highest literacy — Kota (76.6%). Lowest literacy — Jalore (54.9%). Highest male literacy — Jhunjhunu. Lowest male literacy — Banswara. Highest female literacy — Kota. Lowest female literacy — Jalore. Highest sex ratio — Dungarpur (994). Lowest sex ratio — Dholpur (846). Highest density — Jaipur (595/km²). Lowest density — Jaisalmer (17/km²).

State symbols: State bird — Godavan (Great Indian Bustard, critically endangered). State animal — Chinkara (Indian Gazelle) and Camel (declared 2014). State tree — Khejri. State flower — Rohida. State dance — Ghoomar. State song — 'Kesariya Baalam' (Maand style). State game — Basketball. Rajasthan Day — 30 March (Greater Rajasthan formation, 1949). Total districts — 33 (Pratapgarh newest, 2008).

Geographical superlatives: Highest point — Gurushikhar (1,722m, Mount Abu). Longest river — Chambal (only perennial). Largest lake — Jaisamand (freshwater), Sambhar (saltwater). Highest dam — Jakham (81m). Largest solar park — Bhadla (Jodhpur). Hottest place — Phalodi (recorded 51°C in 2016). International border with Pakistan — 1,070 km (Radcliffe Line).

REET Exam Tips: These ranking facts appear in 5-8 questions every paper. Focus on: district extremes (largest/smallest/most/least), state symbols, and geographical superlatives. The 'lowest literacy = Jalore' and 'HC at Jodhpur' are almost guaranteed 1-mark questions.