Thar desert

• What is the main form of irrigation in the Indra Gandhi Canal?

  Irrigation
• What year was the Indra Gandhi Canal completed?

  1988
• What is the total length of the Indra Gandhi Canal?

  9 km
• What areas does the Indra Gandhi Canal serve?

  Punjab, Rajasthan, and Pakistan
• Where does the Indra Gandhi Canal stretch across?

  North-west India and into Pakistan
• What is the area covered by the Indra Gandhi Canal?

  200,000 km²
• What type of soil is found in the Thar desert?

  Sandy and not very fertile
• What is the average rainfall in the Thar desert?

  100 - 240 mm per year
• What is the maximum temperature recorded in the Thar desert in July?

  53°C
• What are the opportunities in the Thar desert?

  • Mineral extraction (gypsum, feldspar, phosphate)
  • Tourism (desert safaris, annual festival)
  • Energy (coal, thermal plants, solar power)
  • Farming (subsistence and commercial farming)
• What is a major challenge regarding water supply in the Thar desert?

  Increased demand due to population and industry
• What is a consequence of extreme temperatures in the Thar desert?

  High rates of evaporation
• What is a significant issue with the road network in the Thar desert?

  Very limited road network
• What is the significance of the annual desert festival in the Thar desert?

  Attracts tourists and promotes local culture
• What is the impact of high temperatures on animals in the Thar desert?

  Animals need shade to survive
• How does the Indira Gandhi Canal affect farming in the Thar desert?

  Revolutionizes crops like wheat and cotton
• What is the effect of strong winds in the Thar desert?

  They contribute to water evaporation
• What is the main challenge of water supply in the Thar desert?

  Low annual rainfall
• What is the effect of high temperatures on the Thar desert's water supply?

  Leads to increased evaporation
• What is the significance of the annual desert festival in the Thar desert?

  Promotes local culture and tourism
• What is the impact of high temperatures on the Thar desert's ecosystem?

  Increases evaporation and water scarcity
• What is the significance of the Indira Gandhi Canal for commercial farming?

  Enables farming in arid areas
• What is the effect of strong winds in the Thar desert?

  Contributes to water evaporation
• What is the effect of high temperatures on the Thar desert's water supply?

  Leads to increased evaporation
• What is the significance of the annual desert festival in the Thar desert?

  Promotes local culture and tourism
• What is the impact of high temperatures on the Thar desert's ecosystem?

  Increases evaporation and water scarcity
• What is the significance of the Indira Gandhi Canal for commercial farming?

  Enables farming in arid areas
• What is the effect of strong winds in the Thar desert?

  Contributes to water evaporation