Thar Desert Geography and Culture

The video explores the Great Indian Desert, also known as the Thar Desert, covering its location, climate, vegetation, and landforms. It highlights the lifestyle, dress, and culture of the people living there, including the role of camels. The video also discusses the impact of tourism and the economic significance of the region, emphasizing the importance of the Indira Gandhi Canal in transforming parts of the desert into arable land.

What is the approximate length and width of the Great Indian Desert?

• 700 km long and 450 km wide

• 600 km long and 400 km wide

• 800 km long and 500 km wide

• 1000 km long and 600 km wide

Which geographical feature lies to the southeast of the Thar Desert?

• The Himalayas

• The Satluj River Basin

• The Aravali Range

• The Indus River Basin

How does the temperature in the Thar Desert change from day to night during summer?

• It becomes hotter at night

• It becomes humid at night

• It remains constant

• It cools down at night

What type of vegetation is commonly found in the Thar Desert?

• Dense forests

• Scattered bushes and thorny shrubs

• Tropical rainforests

• Lush green grasslands

What are the small hills of sand in the Thar Desert called?

• Rocky mounds

• Sand dunes

• Pebble hills

• Clay ridges

Which canal has helped in making parts of the Thar Desert green?

• Narmada Canal

• Indira Gandhi Canal

• Ganga Canal

• Yamuna Canal

What is the traditional dress for women in Rajasthan?

• Ghagra choli with an orhani

• Lehenga and dupatta

• Saree and blouse

• Salwar kameez

Which languages are primarily spoken in the Thar Desert region?

• Gujarati and Marathi

• Hindi and Rajasthani

• Bengali and Tamil

• Punjabi and Hindi

What is a major tourist attraction in the Thar Desert?

• Old forts and historical monuments

• Snow-capped mountains

• Dense rainforests

• Coral reefs

During which festival do people from around the world visit Jaisalmer?

• Diwali

• Gangora

• Desert Festival

• Holi