Diversity in Thar Desert

Q. Thar Desert is located in the state of .

1. Maharashtra
2. Rajasthan
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Gujarat

Q.

Describe the location and extent of the Thar desert in India

Q.

What are inundation canals?

Q. Where is the Thar Desert located?

1. Nepal
2. Sri Lanka
3. India
4. Pakistan

Q. The Thar desert receives ___ rainfall.

1. a lot
2. very little
3. moderate
4. no

Q. Choose the correct statement(s) about the Thar desert.

1. Thar desert is situated near the India-Pakistan border.
2. A large part of Thar desert is in the Marwar region.
3. Thar desert receives regular rainfall for six months.
4. Only fruit trees and grass grows in Thar desert.

Q. The border of India and Pakistan runs through the _____ Desert.

1. Sahara
2. Atacama
3. Thar
4. Arabian

Q.

Differentiate between camel and mountain goat (adaptation for movement).

Q. Choose the correct statement(s) about the livelihood of people in Thar desert.

1. Animal husbandry is the common occupation in Thar desert.
2. Shepherds travel across the states with their herds.
3. Shepherds store rainwater for animals.
4. Shepherds come back to Thar from other states before summer season.

Q. Account for the reasons why Bohra Muslims, Sunni Muslims, Shia Muslims, Jains, Shaivas, Vaishnavas and Sikhs have settled down in cities like Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner.

1. Many traders travelling to and from Iran and Afghanistan used to pass through these towns.
2. Many pilgrims going to Dwarka in Gujarat or to Mecca and Madina in Arabia or to Ajmer and Pushkar lake would pass through these towns.
3. Rest places for pilgrims and traders developed in these towns.
4. People from Punjab and Haryana settled along the Indira Gandhi canal.

Q. Which of these places developed as a result of trade activities in the Thar Desert?

1. Bikaner
2. Jaisalmer
3. Delhi
4. Jodhpur

Q. is an ancient city in Gujarat and is a town in Rajasthan.

1. Dwarka
2. Banaras
3. Pushkar
4. Ujjain

Q. Account for the reasons why Bohra Muslims, Sunni Muslims, Shia Muslims, Jains, Shaivas, Vaishnavas and Sikhs have settled down in cities like Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner.

1. Many traders travelling to and from Iran and Afghanistan used to pass through these towns.
2. Many pilgrims going to Dwarka in Gujarat or to Mecca and Madina in Arabia or to Ajmer and Pushkar lake would pass through these towns.
3. Rest places for pilgrims and traders developed in these towns.
4. People from Punjab and Haryana settled along the Indira Gandhi canal.

Q. Indira Gandhi canal was built to divert water from the tributaries of the Indus river.

1. True
2. False

Q. India is one of the most diverse countries in the world, with 28 states and 8 union territories. People from diverse cultures live together in harmony and brotherhood. Discuss some elements of cultural diversity in India.

Q. is an ancient city in Gujarat and is a town in Rajasthan.

1. Dwarka
2. Banaras
3. Pushkar
4. Ujjain

Q. Identify the correct statement.

1. It is difficult to grow crops in Thar Desert.
2. It is difficult to maintain cattle in Thar Desert.
3. Human settlements don't exist in Thar Desert.
4. Rain water is not stored for drinking purposes.

Q. What is stored rain water used for?

1. Drinking
2. Washing
3. Agriculture
4. None of the above

Q. Choose the correct statement(s) about the Thar Desert.

1. A large part of the Thar Desert is in the Marwar region.
2. The main occupation of people is animal husbandry.
3. It is the largest desert in Asia.
4. It gets its diversity from all the people who came to settle down there.

Q. What is a Sangri?

1. A type of animal
2. A type of vegetable
3. A type of tree
4. A desert

Q. Who used the Thar desert as a route?

1. Foreign invaders
2. Traders
3. Aeroplanes
4. Trains

Q. Who among the following settled down in the Thar Desert region?

1. Christian missionaries
2. Buddhist monks
3. Sunni Muslims
4. Jains

Q. What kind of animals are used for grazing in Thar Desert?

1. Dogs
2. Horses
3. Camels
4. Goats

Q. When do the shepherds come back to the desert after their travels?

1. Summer
2. Rainy
3. Winter
4. Spring

Q. What is stored rain water used for?

1. Drinking
2. Washing
3. Agriculture
4. None of the above

Q. People in deserts mainly depend on _____ for a living.

1. agriculture
2. mining
3. fishing
4. grazing certain livestock

Q. What do the shepherds sell to make a living?

1. Wool
2. Jewellery
3. Goats
4. Weapons

Q. Which of the following statements is true?

1. A large canal was built from river Yamuna to bring water to the northern part of the Thar desert.
2. A large dam was built on the Punjab rivers to store water for the northern part of the Thar desert.
3. A large dam was built on river Yamuna to store water for the northern part of the Thar desert.
4. A large canal was built from the Punjab rivers to bring water to the northern part of the Thar desert.

Q. Which one among the following major Indian cities is most eastward located?

1. Hyderabad
2. Bhopal
3. Lucknow
4. Benguluru (Bangalore)

Q. _______ is stored for drinking and agriculture in deserts.

1. River water
2. Sea water
3. Rain water
4. None of the above