The Thar Desert

What is the Thar Desert?

• A coastal region in Australia.

• A mountain range in Europe.

• A large arid region in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent.

• A dense rainforest in South America.

In which country is the Thar Desert located?

• Australia

• China

• Pakistan

• India

What is the approximate area of the Thar Desert?

• 100,000 square kilometers

• 500,000 square kilometers

• 1 million square kilometers

• 200,000 square kilometers

Which state in India is the Thar Desert mainly located in?

• Rajasthan

• Madhya Pradesh

• Uttar Pradesh

• Gujarat

What is the average annual rainfall in the Thar Desert?

• 500-1000 millimeters

• 50-100 millimeters

• 100-500 millimeters

• 1000-2000 millimeters

Which river flows through the Thar Desert?

• Luni River

• Yamuna River

• Ganges River

• Indus River

What is the main occupation of the people living in the Thar Desert?

• agriculture and animal husbandry

• tourism and hospitality

• mining and quarrying

• fishing and hunting

What is the major threat to the Thar Desert ecosystem?

• desertification

• deforestation

• overgrazing

• urbanization

Which animal is commonly found in the Thar Desert?

• Camel

• Polar Bear

• Kangaroo Rat

• Indian Gazelle

What is the temperature range in the Thar Desert?

• 10 to 50 degrees Celsius

• 20 to 80 degrees Celsius

• 0 to 60 degrees Celsius

• -10 to 30 degrees Celsius