Agriculture holds a significant position in the state’s economy where half of the state income comes from agriculture and allied activities. Irrigation is very important in agricultural production. 

There is a lack of groundwater sources in the state.

Place of Rajasthan from the Point of view of agriculture in India : Rajasthan is an agriculture based state where 70% of the population is dependent upon farming. Agriculture holds a significant position in the state’s economy where half of the state income comes from agriculture and related activities. In 2009-10 in Rajasthan, 11.3% of total agricultural area of India was there, whereas Uttar Pradesh holds the first position in India and the state holds the third. Rajasthan has become a leading state in the production of mustard and black mustard seeds and half of their total production in the country takes place in Rajasthan. In 2013-14, from the point of view of food grain production, Rajasthan’s total production was 7.5% of India.

Place of Rajasthan from the point of view of Industry in India : The economy of Rajasthan is slowly developing, and with industrial point of view, it is underdeveloped. But the state government is putting a lot of efforts in creating a conductive environment for industries. Rajasthan is a backward state from the point of view of factory area but the state’s status is mentionable in handloom and handicrafts. The number of factories in Gujarat and Maharashtra is about 2.5 times of Rajasthan.

Place of Rajasthan from the view of surface Area in India : Total surface area of Rajasthan is 3,42,239 square kilometers, which is about 10.41% of India. Whereas the area of Gujarat is approx. 6% and area of Uttar Pradesh is approx 7.3%. Around 61% part of Rajasthan is desert. Therefore, it is clear that Rajasthan is the largest state in terms of surface area.