INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Thar Desert or the Great Indian Desert encompasses about 70% of total landmass of Rajasthan and hence it is identified as the “Desert State of India". The Thar Desert embraces the districts of Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner and Jodhpur.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is located in the state of Rajasthan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most of the Thar Desert is situated in Rajasthan, covering 61% of geographic area of Rajasthan. About 10 percent of this region comprises sand dunes, and the remaining 90 percent consist of craggy rock forms, compacted salt-lake bottoms, and interdunal and fixed dune areas.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is a large arid region in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent that covers an area of 200, 000 km2. It is the world’s 18th largest desert, and the world’s 9th largest subtropical desert.