INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

GREAT INDIAN DESERT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the main occupations of the people of the desert?
A
Agriculture and Cattle Rearing
B
Agriculture and Dairy
C
Only dairy
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main occupations of the inhabitants are agriculture and animal husbandry. A colourful culture, rich in tradition, prevails in this desert.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the desert proper, sedentary occupation is confined to the oases, where irrigation permits limited cultivation of the date palm, pomegranate, and other fruit trees; such cereals as millet, barley, and wheat; vegetables; and such specialty crops as henna.

Detailed explanation-3: -Their main occupations are cultivations and dairy fanning. People use scientific methods in cultivation. They use tractors, harvesters and combines and produce surplus food. The prairies are known as the ‘Granaries of the world’ due to the huge surplus of wheat production.

Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: The two main occupation of people in the Vedic period were agriculture and cattle-rearing.

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