Population Distribution in the Thar Desert

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What is the approximate area of the Thar Desert?

  1. 200,000 square kilometers

  2. 300,000 square kilometers

  3. 400,000 square kilometers

  4. 500,000 square kilometers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Thar Desert covers an area of approximately 200,000 square kilometers.

Which states in India are covered by the Thar Desert?

  1. Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab

  2. Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar

  4. Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Thar Desert covers parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab in India.

What is the main reason for the sparse population in the Thar Desert?

  1. Lack of water

  2. Extreme temperatures

  3. Sandy soil

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sparse population in the Thar Desert is due to a combination of factors including lack of water, extreme temperatures, and sandy soil.

Which city is known as the 'Gateway to the Thar Desert'?

  1. Jaisalmer

  2. Bikaner

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Barmer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jaisalmer is known as the 'Gateway to the Thar Desert' due to its proximity to the desert and its rich cultural heritage.

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:

Animal husbandry is the main occupation of the people living in the Thar Desert due to the scarcity of water and the availability of grazing land.

Which animal is commonly found in the Thar Desert?

  1. Camel

  2. Goat

  3. Sheep

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Camels, goats, and sheep are commonly found in the Thar Desert due to their ability to adapt to the harsh conditions.

What is the main challenge faced by the people living in the Thar Desert?

  1. Water scarcity

  2. Food scarcity

  3. Lack of education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The people living in the Thar Desert face a number of challenges including water scarcity, food scarcity, and lack of education.

Which government scheme is aimed at providing drinking water to the people living in the Thar Desert?

  1. Jal Jeevan Mission

  2. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana

  3. National Rural Drinking Water Programme

  4. Swachh Bharat Mission


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Rural Drinking Water Programme is aimed at providing safe drinking water to the people living in rural areas, including those in the Thar Desert.

What is the main tourist attraction in the Thar Desert?

  1. Jaisalmer Fort

  2. Bikaner Fort

  3. Jodhpur Fort

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jaisalmer Fort, Bikaner Fort, and Jodhpur Fort are all popular tourist attractions in the Thar Desert.

Which dance form is popular in the Thar Desert?

  1. Kalbelia

  2. Ghoomar

  3. Bhangra

  4. Lavani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalbelia is a popular dance form in the Thar Desert, performed by the Kalbelia tribe.

What is the main language spoken in the Thar Desert?

  1. Rajasthani

  2. Hindi

  3. Punjabi

  4. Haryanvi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthani is the main language spoken in the Thar Desert, with variations in dialects across the region.

Which festival is celebrated in the Thar Desert to mark the arrival of spring?

  1. Holi

  2. Diwali

  3. Makar Sankranti

  4. Basant Panchami


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Basant Panchami is celebrated in the Thar Desert to mark the arrival of spring, with people wearing yellow clothes and enjoying traditional music and dance.

What is the main crop cultivated in the Thar Desert?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Bajra

  4. Maize


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bajra is the main crop cultivated in the Thar Desert due to its drought-resistant properties.

Which animal is known as the 'Ship of the Desert'?

  1. Camel

  2. Horse

  3. Donkey

  4. Elephant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Camels are known as the 'Ship of the Desert' due to their ability to survive in harsh desert conditions.

What is the main challenge faced by the Thar Desert ecosystem?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Overgrazing

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Thar Desert ecosystem faces challenges such as deforestation, overgrazing, and climate change, which threaten its biodiversity and ecological balance.

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