Questions and Answers- India: The Great Indian Desert

B. Very Short Answer Type Questions

  1. Define the term 'desert'.
    • Dry land with very low rainfall.
  2. Name the cities covered by the Thar desert.
    • Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Jodhpur, and Barmer.
  3. What type of climate is found in the Thar desert?
    • Extreme hot summers and cold winters.
  4. What is an Oasis?
    • A fertile spot with water in a desert.
  5. At which place our government has set up country's largest wheat farm?
    • Suratgarh, Rajasthan.
  6. Name the plants found in the desert.
    • Cactus, babool, and date palms.

C. Short Answer Type Questions

  1. What makes the sand dunes move?
    • Strong desert winds blow and shift loose sand.
  2. Why is camel known as the ship of the desert?
    • Padded feet prevent sinking in sand.
    • It survives days without food and water.
  3. Write down a short note on the Indira Gandhi canal of the Thar desert.
    • Long canal bringing river water to the desert.
    • It provides drinking water and helps grow crops.
  4. Describe the people of the Indian desert.
    • They raise livestock and live in mud houses.
    • They wear bright, colorful traditional clothes.
  5. What do you know about the capital city of the Thar desert?
    • Jodhpur is known as the desert's gateway.
    • Jaipur is the official capital of the state.
    • Here are the shortened answers for sections D and E.

    • D. True or False

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      1. True (✔️)
      2. False (❌)
      3. True (✔️)
      4. False (❌)
      5. True (✔️)

       

    • E. Give Reasons

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      1. Hot summers and cold winters: Sand heats up and cools down very quickly.
      2. Camel is the ship of the desert: Padded feet help it walk on sand, and it stores water efficiently.
      3. Thinly populated: Extreme heat and severe water shortage make living difficult.
      4. Greenery near an Oasis: Underground water rises to the surface, allowing plants to grow.