Chapter 5 - "The Great Indian Desert"

21.7.2015 Chapter 5 - “The Great Indian Desert”

Q1. Why are days hot and nights cool in desert?

Ans1. The climate in the desert is extreme. This is because the sand heats up quickly in the day, and cools down fast at night.

Q2. What has been the effect of Indira Gandhi Canal on the Thar desert?

Ans2. The Indira Gandhi canal that starts from the Satluj river, provides water to parts of Thar desert. These areas have now become green and the farmers can grow a variety of crops. 

 

Q3. Why is camel still a very important means of transport in the desert?

Ans3.a) The camel is the most useful animal in the desert.

b) It can withstand the desert heat, walk easily on sand.

c)It can live without food and water for several days.

d)It is used to carry loads, pull carts and plough fields.

e)Its milk and meat serve as food for people.

Because of the above reasons Camel is called the SHIP OF THE DESERT even though many roads are built and many vehicles run on them.

Q4. Name a few tourist attractions of Rajasthan.

Ans4. Tourism is an important industry in the region. Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner are important cities in the region. Desert festival of Jaisalmer is famous all over the world. Old forts and historical monuments in Rajasthan are a great attraction for tourists.

Words To Remember:-

a) Sand Dunes:- Small hills of sand in a desert.

b) Oasis:- An area in desert with water and greenery.