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306 Arrow-Puffin-4_Semester-1 SocialThe other plants found in this desert are Euphorbia, Khajri and thorny shrubs. Camels, blackbucks, chinkara deer and the great Indian bustard are some animals and birds found in the desert area.Life in a Desert Life in a desert is tough. Water supply is short, so women in the villages walk long distances to get water. River Luni drains the Thar. The government of Rajasthan is making efforts to provide water for domestic and irrigation purpose. The Indira Gandhi Canal brings water to Rajasthan from River Satluj. This canal not only provides drinking water but also supports irrigation. The main crops grown are maize, barley, jowar and bajra. The camel is the most useful animal in the desert. It is called the %u2018ship of the desert%u2019. It has padded feet and can travel vast distances in a desert. It can also live without food and water for many days. The camel helps in transportation, to plough the field and to draw water from wells. Some people travel from one place to another in search of food. These people are called banjaras or nomads.Name some animals that can be found in theThar Desert.CheckpointGangaur festival Pushkar MelaThe important industries of this area are woollen textiles, forestry, mining, manufacturing and tourism. The capital of Rajasthan is Jaipur which is known as the %u2018Pink City%u2019. Other important cities are Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer. A large number of tourists visit these cities. The forts and palaces of these cities attract tourists. Ranthambore, Bharatpur and Sariska are some famous wildlife sanctuaries of Rajasthan. Gangaur and Pushkar Mela are the important festivals.Camels have a unique hump on their back, which stores fat. This fat can be used for energy when food and water are scarce.FactWhat are the main industries in the Thar Desert area?Checkpoint