Question

Write a short note on Indian desert

Answer 1

The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert is a large, arid region in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent that forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan. It is the world's 17th largest desert, and the world's 9th largest subtropical desert.[1] About 85% of the Thar Desert is in India, and the remaining 15% is in Pakistan.[2] In India, it covers about 320,000 km2 (120,000 sq mi), forming approximately 10% of the total geographic area of India. More than 60% of the desert lies in the state of Rajasthan alone and extends into Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana.[3] This desert comprises a very dry part, the Marusthali region in the west, and a semidesert region in the east with fewer sand dunes and slightly more precipitation.[4]

Answer 2

Answer:

The Indian desert lies to the west of the Aravali hills. It is an uneven Sandy plains covered with sand dunes.

Barchans cover larger part of the desert. Near Indo Pakistan border longitudinal sand dunes are more common.

It has arid climate with scars vegetation and rainfall below 150 mm per year.

Rovers/streams only during the rainy season and soon afterwards disappear in sand. They do not have enough water to reach the sea. River Luni is the only largest river in this area.