C/S 23 Thar (hot desert)

The Thar desert lies between which TWO countries?

• India

• Pakistan

• Bangladesh

• Nepal

The average annual rainfall is only... mm per annum

• 1.2 - 2.4

• 12 - 24

• 120 - 240

• 1,200 - 2,400

The Thar Desert is in a rainshadow from which mountain range?

• Himalayas

• Urals

• Hindu Kush

• Eastern Ghats

What is the name for the main city in the desert?

• Jaisalmer

• Raisalmer

• Faisalmer

• Taisalmer

The Thar has one of the highest desert population densities in the world at ... per km2

• 79

• 67

• 83

• 51

What is the name for the nomadic farmers who traditionally herd camels?

• Raikas

• Roikas

• Ruikas

• Reikas

Which TWO TNCs hold large tracts of land in Rajasthan which are causing water shortages for subsistence farmers?

• Coca Cola

• Nestle

• Apple

• Kraft Foods

What has been the increase in demand for water near Jaisalmer in the last 20 years (%)?

• 1,200

• 600

• 1,800

• 2,400

The new wind farm with 75 turbines is expected to produce how much electricity (mW)?

• 60

• 40

• 80

• 100

The Indira Gandhi canal provides water for the commercial farming of wheat and cotton. How long is it (km)?

• 650

• 625

• 635

• 670