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147 Vats, P.C. (1985 )Quantitative geomorphic characteristics of the Mithri river basin.The National Geographical Journal of India. 31: 18-22The 6th basin has the larger values of the number of streams,stream length, basin area and bifurcation ratio than other basins.These higher values show that this basin has good potential ofsurface run off which can be harvested for irrigation and drinkingpurposes.148 Vats, P.C. (1986)Geomorphic impact on rural settlements - a case study of Palidistrict. The Indian Journal of Geography. 15: 54-62Considerable qualitative work on different aspects of the ruralsettlements has been done in various parts of India. But thequantitative work on the rural settlements in relation togeomorphology, particularly in arid environment, has receivedscanty attention of the investigators. However, Sharma (1972) andVats (1979) and Vats & Singh (1976) have qualitatively studied theimpact of geomorphology on the types and distribution of ruralsettlements in Indian desert, Jodhpur district and Nagaur tehsil,respectively.149 Vats, P.C. (1987)Application of remote sensing techniques in geomorphologicalinvestigation- a case study of Pali district, western Rajasthan. TheDeccan Geographer. 25: 139-150Based on interpretation of the aerial photographs and theLANDSAT imageries, sixteen major geomorphic units wereidentified in the Pali district. The largest unit is the flat olderalluvial plains and the saline buried pediment is the smallest. Thesegeomorphic units have different physical potentials and provide asound base for the rational land use, soil and water conservationplanning and development of the Pali district.150 Vats, P.C. (1987)Geomorphological investigation of wastelands using remote sensingtechniques in Pali district. The Geographical Observer. 23: 1-12The study, based on remote sensing and field survey, revealed that alarge part of waste lands on different landforms have their genesisin fluvial and aeolian activities. These fluvial and aeolian activitieswastelands have developed by damming of water courses andprofuse saline water irrigation, the sandy wastelands are mainlydue to overgrazing, cutting and lopping of natural vegetation.Among the abiotic factors, the most important has been the