What are the various industries in Rajasthan?
Describe the location and extent of the Thar Desert.
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Answer:The Thar Desert, also referred to as the Great Indian Desert, is a large arid region in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. The desert stretches its area of 200,000 km2 (77,000 sq mi) and forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan. It is the world’s 17th largest desert, and the world’s 9th largest subtropical desert.
Explanation:The main industries of Rajasthan include textile, rugs, woolen goods, vegetable oil and dyes. Heavy industries consist of copper and zinc smelting and the manufacture of railway rolling stock. The other industries related to Private Sector include steel, cement, ceramics and glass wares, electronic, leather and footwear, stone and other chemical industries. Rajasthan is also known for its textile industry and the state is the fourth largest producer of spun yarn in India. Rajasthan is also the major producer of cement contributing to 15 per cent of the national cement production. Rajasthan is the third major salt producing state of the country and accounts for one-tenth of the national salt production.
The main industries of Rajasthan include textile, rugs, woolen goods, vegetable oil and dyes. Heavy industries consist of copper and zinc smelting and the manufacture of railway rolling stock.
The Thar Desert, also referred to as the Great Indian Desert, is a large arid region in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. The desert stretches its area of 200,000 km2 (77,000 sq mi) and forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan. It is the world’s 17th largest desert, and the world’s 9th largest subtropical desert.