Chapter 4 : The Western Desert Introduction: The Thar Desert is one of the biggest deserts in Rajasthan, India. It forms a natural border between India and Pakistan in the west. Thar is dominated by large shifting sand dunes that are spread across North and South of the desert. Content: The Thar Desert covers a large part of Rajasthan. It stretches from the Rann of Kachchh in Gujarat through Rajasthan to the borders of Haryana. The region remains hot and dry throughout the year. Luni is the most important river. People mostly rear animals and do farming. The camel is the most useful animal in the desert. Ghoomar and Kalbeliya are popular folk dances. The Jaisalmer Fort, also known as the Golden Fort, is a major tourist attraction. # For more understanding you can refer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdRG_EIcYJk LESSON AT A GLANCE: THE GREAT INDIAN DESERT IMPORTANT RIVER & CANAL VEGETATION Wheat, Mustard Bushes and LUNI INDIRA and Cotton Thorny Shrubs GANDHI CANAL LIFESTYLE WOMEN MEN Ghaghra, choli Dhoti, kurta and odhni and turban Assignment Note: Do it in EVS-II notebook Q1. Fill in the blanks: 1) The Great Indian Desert is also known as __________. 2) The Thar Desert is covered with a thick sheet of loose sand. 3) Small hills of sand are called __________. 4) __________ is the most important river of desert. 5) __________ and __________ animals are found in Thar Desert. Q2. Match the following: Column A Column B 1. Underground tank a. Festival 2. Kalbeliya b. Golden Fort 3. Pink city c.Taanka 4. Jaisalmer Fort d. Folk dance 5. Gangaur e. Jaipur Q3. Answer the following questions: 1. Name any two animals found in Thar Desert. Ans._______________________________________________________________________ 2. Who are banjaras? Ans. Some people travel from one place to another in search of food for themselves and their animals. 3. Why do houses in Rajasthan have thick walls? Ans. _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________. 4. Describe the climate of the Thar Desert. Ans. Thar Desert remains hot and dry throughout the year. There is very little or no rainfall. In summer, days are very hot and nights are cool. In winter, days are warm and nights are cold. .