WorksheetsThe Thar Desert
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
What type of sand dunes are found in the Thar Desert?
longitudinal dunes
star dunes
barchan dunes
transverse dunes
What is the largest city in the Thar Desert?
Jodhpur
Jaipur
Udaipur
Bikaner
What is the main source of water in the Thar Desert?
underground water
rainwater
river water
ocean water
What is the main type of vegetation in the Thar Desert?
evergreen trees
cacti and succulents
tropical rainforest
xerophytic shrubs and thorny bushes
What is the nickname of the Thar Desert?
Great Indian Desert
Atacama Desert
Gobi Desert
Sahara Desert
