Biodiversity of the Thar Desert

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Which of the following is the largest desert in India?

  1. Great Indian Desert

  2. Cholistan Desert

  3. Little Rann of Kutch

  4. Marusthali Desert


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Indian Desert, also known as the Thar Desert, is the largest desert in India and covers an area of around 200,000 square kilometers.

What is the main vegetation found in the Thar Desert?

  1. Cactus

  2. Thorny shrubs

  3. Grasslands

  4. Deciduous forests


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main vegetation found in the Thar Desert is thorny shrubs, such as Acacia nilotica, Prosopis cineraria, and Ziziphus nummularia.

Which of the following animals is found in the Thar Desert?

  1. Blackbuck

  2. Chinkara

  3. Indian wolf

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Thar Desert is home to a variety of animals, including blackbuck, chinkara, Indian wolf, desert cat, and caracal.

What is the main source of water in the Thar Desert?

  1. Rainwater

  2. Groundwater

  3. Rivers

  4. Canals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main source of water in the Thar Desert is rainwater, which is scarce and unpredictable.

Which of the following is a major city in the Thar Desert?

  1. Jodhpur

  2. Jaipur

  3. Bikaner

  4. Udaipur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jodhpur is a major city in the Thar Desert and is known as the 'Blue City' due to its many blue-painted houses.

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

  1. Agriculture

  2. Animal husbandry

  3. Tourism

  4. Mining


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main occupation of the people living in the Thar Desert is animal husbandry, with a focus on raising goats, sheep, and camels.

Which of the following is a major tourist attraction in the Thar Desert?

  1. Jaisalmer Fort

  2. Mehrangarh Fort

  3. Umaid Bhawan Palace

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Thar Desert is home to several major tourist attractions, including Jaisalmer Fort, Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, and the Thar Desert National Park.

What is the main environmental challenge facing the Thar Desert?

  1. Desertification

  2. Climate change

  3. Pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Thar Desert is facing several environmental challenges, including desertification, climate change, and pollution.

Which of the following is a conservation effort being undertaken in the Thar Desert?

  1. Afforestation

  2. Water conservation

  3. Ecotourism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Several conservation efforts are being undertaken in the Thar Desert, including afforestation, water conservation, ecotourism, and the establishment of protected areas.

What is the future outlook for the Thar Desert?

  1. Improving

  2. Stable

  3. Declining

  4. Uncertain


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future outlook for the Thar Desert is uncertain, as it depends on a number of factors, including climate change, land use changes, and conservation efforts.

Which of the following is a unique feature of the Thar Desert?

  1. Sand dunes

  2. Salt lakes

  3. Oases

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Thar Desert is home to a variety of unique features, including sand dunes, salt lakes, oases, and a rich cultural heritage.

What is the main language spoken in the Thar Desert?

  1. Hindi

  2. Rajasthani

  3. Punjabi

  4. Sindhi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main language spoken in the Thar Desert is Rajasthani, which is a dialect of Hindi.

Which of the following is a major river that flows through the Thar Desert?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Indus

  4. Brahmaputra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indus River is the major river that flows through the Thar Desert.

What is the average annual rainfall in the Thar Desert?

  1. Less than 100 mm

  2. 100-200 mm

  3. 200-300 mm

  4. More than 300 mm


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The average annual rainfall in the Thar Desert is less than 100 mm.

Which of the following is a major city located on the edge of the Thar Desert?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delhi is a major city located on the edge of the Thar Desert.

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