Thar

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    • What is the Thar Desert also known as?
      The Great Indian Desert
    • Where is the Thar Desert located?
      In northwest India and stretches into Pakistan
    • How large is the Thar Desert?
      It covers 200,000 square kilometres
    • What is unique about the population density of the Thar Desert?
      It is the most densely populated desert in the world
    • What natural boundary does the Thar Desert form?
      It forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan
    • What are the development opportunities in the Thar Desert?
      • Mineral extraction (limestone, marble, phosphorite, feldspar, gypsum)
      • Renewable energy (wind and solar)
      • Subsistence farming
      • Commercial irrigation (Indira Gandhi canal)
      • Tourism (desert safaris, ecotourism)
    • What minerals are extracted in the Thar Desert?
      Limestone, marble, phosphorite, feldspar, and gypsum
    • What type of energy resources are exploited in the Thar Desert?
      A range of renewable and non-renewable energy resources
    • How many wind turbines are generating electricity in Jaisalmer?
      75 wind turbines
    • How much electricity is generated by the wind turbines in Jaisalmer?
      60MW of electricity
    • What is the significance of solar energy in the Thar Desert?
      There is massive potential for solar energy generation due to long hours of sunshine
    • What type of farming is most common in the Thar Desert?
      Subsistence farming
    • What does subsistence farming mean?
      Farmers produce enough food for themselves and their families
    • What crops are commercially produced due to the Indira Gandhi canal?
      Wheat, cotton, and maize
    • What has contributed to the increase in tourism in the Thar Desert?
      Increased tourism mainly from Pakistan
    • What types of tourism are popular in the Thar Desert?
      Desert safaris and ecotourism, including camel treks
    • What are the development challenges in the Thar Desert?
      Hot, remote, and hostile environments for development
    • What are the precipitation levels in the Thar Desert?
      Between 120-240mm
    • Why is stable water supply essential for economic development in the Thar Desert?
      Because water is crucial for agriculture and human consumption
    • What are natural ponds in the Thar Desert called?
      Tobas
    • What was the purpose of constructing the Indira Gandhi canal in 1958?
      To provide irrigation and drinking water
    • How does climate change affect water availability in the Thar Desert?
      It could lead to lower river levels and water scarcity
    • What is a challenge related to the road network in the Thar Desert?
      The limited road network due to vast desert area
    • Why can tarmac melt in the Thar Desert?
      Due to the high temperatures
    • What temperature extremes are experienced in the Thar Desert?
      Temperatures can exceed 50°C
    • How do high temperatures affect water availability in the Thar Desert?
      They lead to rapid evaporation and a shortage of water
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