Great Indian Desert Quiz 4 (20 MCQs)

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1. Thar desert is also known as .....

Correct Answer: C) The Great Indian Desert.

2. Why is the Thar desert called the most wealthiest desert?

Correct Answer: C) Both of the above.

3. During summers, hot winds which blow in a desert are called .....

Correct Answer: D) Loo.

4. The desert is an undulating sandy plain covered with .....

Correct Answer: C) Sand dunes.

5. ..... is the only river in Thar desert.

Correct Answer: A) Luni.

6. The climate of Rajasthan is:

Correct Answer: B) Harsh.

7. What will a traditional Rajasthani man wear?

Correct Answer: C) Dhoti, Kurta and Turban.

8. Which of the below statements describe the climate of the Thar Desert

Correct Answer: C) Hot days, cool nights in summer and cool days and cold nights in winter.

9. Thar Desert lies in ..... in Rajasthan?

Correct Answer: B) Western.

10. The Thar Desert is present in the ..... part of Rajasthan and ..... of Aravalli Hills.

Correct Answer: A) North-west, west.

11. Areas in a desert where water is found and agriculture is carried out are called .....

Correct Answer: B) Oases.

12. What is an important salt water lake in the Great Indian Desert.

Correct Answer: B) Sambha Lake.

13. Which is the only largest river in this desert?

Correct Answer: C) Luni river.

14. Villages in the desert come up .....

Correct Answer: B) Where there is water.

15. What has a property of losing and gaining heat quickly?

Correct Answer: C) Sand.

16. Identify a famous festival of Rajasthan.

Correct Answer: A) Teej.

17. Which hills do not allow moisture laden winds to enter the Thar Desert?

Correct Answer: D) Aravalli Hills.

18. WHICH OF THE FOLLOING IS TRUE THAR DESERT?

Correct Answer: C) Most of it lies in India.

19. Approximately how many mammals are found in the Thar desert?

Correct Answer: C) Over 40.

20. What Is Luni?

Correct Answer: A) The luni is the largest river in the Thar Desert of northwest India.