{"id":12542,"date":"2023-10-13T05:40:49","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T05:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=12542"},"modified":"2024-01-24T07:35:30","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T07:35:30","slug":"desert-classification-and-significant-features-upsc-indian-geography-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/desert-classification-and-significant-features-upsc-indian-geography-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Desert &#8211; Classification and Significant Features &#8211; UPSC Indian Geography Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-geography?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Geography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ec7736b3ed0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ec7736b3ed0\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/desert-classification-and-significant-features-upsc-indian-geography-notes\/#The_Indian_Desert\" title=\"The Indian Desert:&nbsp;\">The Indian Desert:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/desert-classification-and-significant-features-upsc-indian-geography-notes\/#Chief_Characteristics\" title=\"Chief Characteristics\">Chief Characteristics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/desert-classification-and-significant-features-upsc-indian-geography-notes\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/desert-classification-and-significant-features-upsc-indian-geography-notes\/#Q1_What_are_some_popular_types_of_desserts_enjoyed_worldwide\" title=\"Q1.  What are some popular types of desserts enjoyed worldwide?\">Q1.  What are some popular types of desserts enjoyed worldwide?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/desert-classification-and-significant-features-upsc-indian-geography-notes\/#Q2_What_are_some_unique_characteristics_of_the_Thar_Desert_in_India\" title=\"Q2.  What are some unique characteristics of the Thar Desert in India?\">Q2.  What are some unique characteristics of the Thar Desert in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/desert-classification-and-significant-features-upsc-indian-geography-notes\/#Q3_What_is_the_meaning_of_the_term_%E2%80%9Cdesert%E2%80%9D_in_general_usage\" title=\"Q3.  What is the meaning of the term &#8220;desert&#8221; in general usage?\">Q3.  What is the meaning of the term &#8220;desert&#8221; in general usage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/desert-classification-and-significant-features-upsc-indian-geography-notes\/#Q4_What_is_the_meaning_of_the_term_%E2%80%9Cdesert%E2%80%9D_in_Hindi\" title=\"Q4. What is the meaning of the term &#8220;desert&#8221; in Hindi?\">Q4. What is the meaning of the term &#8220;desert&#8221; in Hindi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/desert-classification-and-significant-features-upsc-indian-geography-notes\/#Q5_What_are_some_examples_of_animals_that_are_commonly_found_in_deserts_worldwide\" title=\"Q5. What are some examples of animals that are commonly found in deserts worldwide?\">Q5. What are some examples of animals that are commonly found in deserts worldwide?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/desert-classification-and-significant-features-upsc-indian-geography-notes\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Indian_Desert\"><\/span>The Indian Desert:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The western fringes of the Aravali Hills house the Indian desert, characterized by rolling terrains adorned with elongated dunes and crescent-shaped sand formations known as barchans.&nbsp;<\/li><li>With an annual rainfall of less than 150 mm, this region experiences an arid climate, resulting in sparse vegetation cover.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The scarcity of precipitation coupled with high evaporation rates creates a water-deficient environment.&nbsp;<\/li><li>During the monsoon season, temporary streams may emerge, while the Luni River remains the sole major river in this area.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Geological evidence, such as the presence of wood fossils in Aakal&#8217;s fossil park and marine deposits near Brahmsar close to Jaisalmer, supports the belief that this region was once submerged under the sea during the Mesozoic era.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Notable land features found here include mushroom rocks, shifting sand dunes, and oases.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The desert itself can be divided into two sections:&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The northern portion slopes towards Sindh.<\/li><li>The southern part faces the Rann of Kachchh.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/FK3cgaozM7Iv4DiZZF9g9E-NBrKMLdo0BJ---3qBJTKVXIU_3qx4kEzb9qF33gaV23NAjwCUGd7KZUPHi4rfTBOsZ07L21Xj8VsYpn05tkTU4X2WYDSO7GUNBIcng69tODO_M62BbFRWloBLaUw2bkk\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chief_Characteristics\"><\/span>Chief Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Marusthali, often referred to as the &#8220;dead land,&#8221; is a desert region characterized by its arid climate and sparse vegetation. Generally, the eastern part of Marusthali consists of rocky terrain, while the western part is dominated by shifting sand dunes.<\/li><li>Moving westward from the Aravalli Range, we enter the Bagar region, a semi-desert area with a relatively thin layer of sand. The southern part of Bagar is drained by the Luni River, while the northern section boasts several salt lakes.<\/li><li>In Rajasthan&#8217;s Bagar region, there are numerous short seasonal streams that originate from the Aravalli Range. These streams nurture agriculture in specific fertile patches known as Rohi.<\/li><li>Even the most significant river in the region, the Luni, behaves as a seasonal stream. The Luni River originates in the Pushkar valley of the Aravalli Range, near Ajmer, and flows southwestward into the Rann of Kutch.<\/li><li>North of the Luni River lies the Thali, a sandy plain. Some of the streams in this region disappear after flowing for a certain distance, illustrating a unique case of inland drainage as they join lakes or playas, such as the Sambhar Lake. These lakes and playas contain brackish water, which serves as the primary source of salt production.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-cse-gs-integrated-course?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Integrated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42401 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_are_some_popular_types_of_desserts_enjoyed_worldwide\"><\/span><strong>Q1.  What are some popular types of desserts enjoyed worldwide?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. Desserts come in various forms and flavors, satisfying different taste preferences. Some popular types of desserts include cakes, pies, ice cream, cookies, pastries, puddings, custards, and chocolates. These desserts can be further categorized based on their cultural origins and ingredients, making them an integral part of many culinary traditions around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_What_are_some_unique_characteristics_of_the_Thar_Desert_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Q2.  What are some unique characteristics of the Thar Desert in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. The Thar Desert, located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent, is known for its vast stretches of sand dunes, arid climate, and extreme temperatures. It is characterized by its undulating sand dunes, sparse vegetation, and a unique ecosystem that supports a variety of desert flora and fauna. The desert is also recognized for its rich cultural heritage, with many indigenous communities residing in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_is_the_meaning_of_the_term_%E2%80%9Cdesert%E2%80%9D_in_general_usage\"><\/span><strong>Q3.  What is the meaning of the term &#8220;desert&#8221; in general usage?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. In a general context, the term &#8220;desert&#8221; refers to a barren, arid region characterized by a lack of precipitation, sparse vegetation, and extreme temperatures. Deserts are typically dry environments with limited access to water, making them challenging places for human habitation and supporting only specific types of flora and fauna adapted to survive in such harsh conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_What_is_the_meaning_of_the_term_%E2%80%9Cdesert%E2%80%9D_in_Hindi\"><\/span><strong>Q4. What is the meaning of the term &#8220;desert&#8221; in Hindi?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. The term &#8220;desert&#8221; translates to &#8220;\u092e\u0930\u0941\u0938\u094d\u0925\u0932&#8221; (Marusthal) in Hindi. It refers to a vast arid region characterized by limited vegetation, high temperatures, and minimal rainfall. Deserts, or &#8220;\u092e\u0930\u0941\u0938\u094d\u0925\u0932,&#8221; can be found in various parts of the world, and they often possess unique landscapes and ecological features, which have adapted to the challenging environmental conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_What_are_some_examples_of_animals_that_are_commonly_found_in_deserts_worldwide\"><\/span><strong>Q5. What are some examples of animals that are commonly found in deserts worldwide?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. Deserts are home to a diverse array of animal species that have adapted to survive in the harsh desert conditions. Some common desert animals include camels, scorpions, rattlesnakes, lizards, coyotes, foxes, vultures, and various species of rodents and insects. 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