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More than half of Rajasthan’s area is a desert, i.e. 61% part of its part is desert. The reason for Rajasthan’s backwardness is not only because it took the path of development later than other states, but also due to the conditions provided by the nature. The speed of Rajasthan’s development due to its geographical status is like a person walking on the sand, where, if he takes a step forward’to walk, he has to take a step back to stabilize. That is why, it needs more time and effort to achieve a status equal to the other states. In Rajasthan, Per capita power consumption in 2010-11 was approximately 844 kilowatts per hour which was less as compared to Punjab, Gujarat and Haryana. Per capita consumption of power in Rajasthan was 927.40 Kilowatt per hour in 2011¬12 which is quite low from Gujarat’s 1663.20.

By March 2014, 40249 villages were electrified, whereas the estimated number of villages in Rajasthan was 45493. Rajasthan is a backward state from the point of view of industries, but the state’s status is mentionable in handloom and handicrafts. The number of factories in Gujarat and Maharashtra is about 2.5 times more than that of Rajasthan. The economy of Rajasthan is gradually 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. In 2015, under Resurgent Rajasthan, a conference for global entrepreneurs was held in Jaipur, so that an environment for investment in the state could be created.

Presently, Rajasthan can be considered as a developing state of Indian economy. More than half of its area is desert. Large part of agriculture depends upon the rain. State’s basic infrastructure (electricity, roads, transport, communication etc.) and social infrastructure (education, health, sanitation etc.) is still in a weak state and there are ample opportunities for the growth of such services. From the point of view of Relative Development Index of infrastructure, Rajasthan stands at the 14th position.

Per capita consumption of power in Rajasthan was 927.40 Kilowatt per hour in 2011- 12 which is quite low from Gujarat’s 1663.20. By March 2014, 40249 villages were electrified, whereas the estimated number of villages in Rajasthan was 45493. By the end of December 2014, the estimated length of roads in Rajasthan is expected to be 59.90 km per 100 sq. km area. By the end of March 2013, the length of railway tracks in the state was 5871.65 km in which 4801.18 km. was broad gauge, 983.71 km was meter gauge and 86.76 km was narrow gauge. This too cannot be termed as satisfactory. In 2010-11, the average size of landholding in the state was 3.07 hectare, while it was 1.15 hectares in entire India, Rajasthan stood at the fourth place in India in context to agricultural land holding. In 2009-10, Rajasthan stood at the third place with 11.3% of the total agricultural surface area of India.

Country’s 1/8th of the total oilseed production takes place in Rajasthan. The net irrigeted land area was 39.47% of the net agricultural area, which was found to be quite less than the entire India. About 39 types of large and 22 types of small minerals are found here. The state stands at the second place in the country in context to mineral wealth. Hence, it is clear from the above description, that the economy of Rajasthan lags far behind the economy of India. But, it is gradually proceeding ahead on the path of development.

Rajasthan is rich in minerals. About 39’types of large and 22 types of small minerals are found here. Rajasthan is at number 2 in terms of reserves of mineral wealth, after Jharkhand state. Rajasthan holds the first position in production of Lead, Zinc and Copper. Under prevailing costs, there was an income of INR 511 crore from minerals in 1991-1992 which was about 2% of the GDP. About 70% of the total mineral production of India takes place in Rajasthan.

The shape of Rajasthan is like a Rhombus. This is spread across 869 kilometers from west to east and 826 kilometers from north to south in length. Jaipur is its capital which is located in the north-central part of the state. Border of the districts like Bharatpur and Dholpur are connected to the border of Uttar Pradesh, and borders of Bharatpur, Alwar, Jaipur, Sikar, Churn and Jhunjhunu are connected to the border of Haryana. The borders of Hanumangarh, Gangapur are connected to the border of Punjab, and Banswara, Kota, Baran, Dholpur, Sawai Madhopur, and Karauli share their borders with Madhya Pradesh.

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. In 2015, under Resurgent Rajasthan, a conference for global entrepreneurs was held in Jaipur, so that an environment for investment in the state could be created.

Gandhi Sagar dam.

Copper Metal Project.

Natural resources are very important for the economical development of any state. In terms of natural resources, there is a direct effect of size and type of the land on agriculture. Agriculture is kind of oxygen for Rajasthan’s economy. The type of soil decides the production of crops. The land is used as a primary resource in the economy.

(a) Wolastonite and Jasper

Barmer is Pachpadra lake situated.

In Jodhpur .

1. Sambhar lake 

2. Didwana lake.

Answer is: (a) Jaipur

Answer is: (b) 5.74%

826 km is the expanse of Rajasthan from north to south.

869 km is the length of Rajasthan from west to east.

The border of Rajasthan touches 5 states.

The borders of Hanumangarh, Gangapur are connected Punjab state.

Rajasthan is considered as a developing state.

3,42,239 sq. km.

Power, irrigation, roads, railway, post office, education, health and banking are studied.

61% (more than half of Rajasthan).

In Jaipur Resurgent Rajasthan, a conference for global entrepreneurs, held in November 2015.

45493 villages are there in Rajasthan.

Bharatpur and Dholpur.

Dungarpur, Banswara, Jalore, Sirohi.

Banswara, Kota, Baran, Dholpur, Sawai Madhopur, and Karauli.

Bharatpur, Alwar, Jaipur, Sikar, Churn and Jhunjhunu.

121.06 crore (according to 2011 census).

5 times more.

First is the position of Rajasthan in the country in context to surface area.

Answer is: (a) 11.3%

2.5 times more factories.

147 municipalities are there in Rajasthan.

From 2001 to 2011, 17.7% has been the total population increase in India

171 times more.

33 districts are there in Rajasthan.

Answer is: (a) 17543

8th is the place of Rajasthan in context India’s population according to 2011 census.

From 2001 to 2011, 21.3% has been the total population increase in Rajasthan.

200 persons per sq km.

6.85 crore (according to 2011 census).

927.40 Kilowatt per hour.

7 divisions are there in Rajasthan.

Approximately 844 kilowatts per hour.

Answer is: (c) 52.1%

Answer is: (c) 33.33%

(c) 1722 meters

Answer is: (a) 61%

Answer is: (d) 13.9%