4. All types of vegetation are found in deserts. . Answer these questions. 1. Describe the location of the Thar Desert. 2. Who are banjaras? 3. Why is camel an important animal of the Ind 4. Why do human settlements develop around oases ? 5. Name four important cities of Rajasthan. 6. What kind of houses are built in a desert and why ?
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(1) The Thar desert is located partly in Rajasthan state, northwestern India, and partly in Punjab and Sindh (Sind) provinces, eastern Pakistan.
(2)Banjaras were nomadic or travelling traders who travelled with their families in large groups. These people transported grains from villages to towns on bullock carts.
(3)The camel is important and useful in many ways. The camel is used for several purposes for which its role is essential. It is used as a beast of burden for transporting goods and people as well as for providing milk. Milk is often the only regular food source for its owners. The camel's meat, wool and leather are also widely utilised.
(4) Human settlements develop around oases because: 1) Around the oases the people find food, water and shelter which are essential for survival. 2) It also helps in water preservation and conservation in the desert regions. 3) Mainly, oasis are the source of water in the desert regions.
(5)Jaipur , Jaisalmer , Udaipur and Jodhpur.
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