Thar Desert Geography Quiz
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What geographical features border the Thar desert?

  • Sahara desert, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal
  • Himalayan range, Deccan plateau, Vindhya range
  • Indo-Gangetic plain, West Aravali range, Rann of Kuchchh (correct)
  • Yangtze River, Gobi desert, Tibetan Plateau

    • What is the primary cause of aridity in the Thar desert?

  • High altitude and cold temperatures
  • Proximity to large water bodies
  • Intense deforestation and soil erosion
  • Irregular rainfall and descending winds (correct)

    • What is the terrain of the Thar desert primarily composed of?

  • Volcanic craters and lava fields
  • Grasslands and freshwater lakes
  • Sea of sand and low hills (correct)
  • Rocky mountains and dense forests

    • Which lakes are mentioned as part of the Thar desert region?

    <p>Sambhar, Pachpadra, Tal Chhapar, Phalodi, Lunkaransar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Thar desert unable to receive significant rainfall from the monsoon winds?

    <p>Aravalli range lies parallel to monsoon winds and prevents their rising</p> Signup and view all the answers

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