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Banjara : a nomadic tribe of Rajasthan.
nomad : a member of a community that moves with its animals from place to place.
oasis (plural : oases) : an area in desert where underground water comes to the surface and where
plants grow.

Facts

• Sand dunes and scarce water have created harsh living conditions in Rajasthan.

• The Banjaras wander in search of food and water.
• Some crops are grown in northern Rajasthan.
• There are a large number of places of tourist interest in Rajasthan.
• Ghoomar is a popular dance while daal-bati is a popular dish of Rajasthan.

XERCISE

A. Tick (3) the right option :
1. Jaipur is also called the ____________ City.
(a) Pink (b) Orange (c) Red

2. The crops are grown mainly in ____________ Rajasthan.
(a) western (b) northern (c) eastern
3. The popular dance of Rajasthan is ____________ .
(a) Bhangra (b) Ghoomar (c) Bihu
B. Answer the questions briefly :
1. What have created a harsh living condition in Rajasthan?

2. What do the Banjaras do?
3. Why do a large number of tourists visit Rajasthan?
4. What are the popular festivals of Rajasthan?

Activity

v Name :
1. Any two cities of Rajasthan : ________________ ________________
2. Any two tourist points in Rajasthan : ________________ ________________
3. Any two festivals of Rajasthan : ________________ ________________

Western Desert and You

v If ever you wish to visit Rajasthan, what will you like to see? Write any three.
____________________________ ________________________ __________________________

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