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Assignment II Name The highest peak of Sahara desert.

Atacama desert is situated in The Tuarges are an important nomadic tribe of the

Why in Ladakh yak is known as beast of burden?

Why 'Ladakh' is termed as 'broken moon?

Discuss Ladakh as cold desert.

• Write a short note on people of Ladakh. ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

• The highest peak of Sahara desert is Emi koussi.
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• yaks are known as a beast of burden because it carries loads and ploughs the fields. Yak milk and meat provide as food to some of the local people in Ladakh. The Yak's thick hair is used to weave warm blankets. Yak dung provides fuel in the treeless areas of Leh.
• Once an independent Buddhist kingdom at the crossroads of vital trade routes between China and the Middle East, Ladakh, often called the Broken Moon,” is a favorite off-the-beaten-path location for many travelers.
• Ladakh in India is a cold desert that lies in the Great Himalayas on the eastern side of Jammu and Kashmir. It is also known as Khapa-chan, which means snow land. This is because Ladakh lies in the rain shadow side of the Great Himalayas which block the monsoon clouds.
• The Ladakh people are very hardworking and have productively used the rich natural resources. Sheep-rearing is another profession of Ladakhi people. In Ladakh Herders are known as Chang-pas. They take care of long shaggy goats and sheep from whose under-fleece the famous Kashmiri Pashmina shawls are made.

Answer 2

5. Ladakh is a cold desert in India. It lies in the Great Himalayas, on the eastern side of Jammu and Kashmir. It has the mighty Karakoram Range in the North and in the south, it is bound by the  Zanskar mountains. Several rivers flow through Ladakh. The most important one is the Indus.

These rivers form deep valleys and gorges. They add to the scenic beauty of the place. Several glaciers are found in Ladakh. The Gangotri glacier is an example. The altitude in Ladakh varies from about 3000m in Kargil to more than 8000 m in the Karakoram.

6. People of Ladakh

You would mostly find either Muslims or Buddhists here. Ladakh is blessed with many Buddhist monasteries. Some of the famous monasteries are Hemis, Thiksey, Shey, and Lamayuru. The people of this region resemble the people of Tibet and Central Asia.

Cultivation activities:

In the summer people usually cultivate barley, potato, beans, p, as and turnip. In the winter months, due to the harsh climate, people keep themselves engaged in festivities and ceremonies. You would find the women working comparatively more than the men.

Business Culture

Since Ladakh is one of the most sought-after tourist places in India, and also the world, the business is quite profound. You will find a lot of small businesses and shops. They cater to the needs of the tourists who visit each year. Mostly, women manage these shops and businesses.

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