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I. Give geographical reasons.

1. Rainwater harvesting is very important in Rajasthan.
Rainwater harvesting is very important in Rajasthan because
Rajasthan Desert gets very little rainfall which is around is 100 to 250 mm. in a year.
Hence there is water scarcity throughout the year and also high variability from year to year.
Western Rajasthan faces acute water scarcity due to poor ground water quality and lack of water resources such as rivers and canals.
To tackle with this problem and maintain regular water supply, accumulating and storing of rainwater for reuse (rainwater harvesting) is important in Rajasthan.

2. Farmers in the Rajasthan desert depend on animal husbandry.
Farmers in the Rajasthan desert depend on animal husbandry because,
Rajasthan Desert gets very little rainfall which is around is 100 to 250 mm. in a year.
Agriculture is not a dependable proposition in Rajasthan after the rainy season due to lack of well irrigation.
The arid, drought - prone regions are supported by trees and grass.
This makes animal husbandry a viable option for livelihood of farmers.

3. Rajasthan desert is the most densely populated desert in the world.
The Rajasthan Desert is the mostly densely populated desert in the world because,
Rajasthan Desert is a transition zone between density populated basins of Ganga on the east and Indus on the west side.
There has been migration, invasion and exchanges of population from the west to east from the 7th century.

4. Rajasthan desert fascinates tourists.
Rajasthan desert fascinates tourists because,
It gives an opportunity to enjoy its world famous and amazing Camel Safari.
There are three historically most popular cities Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Jodhpur for a tourist to visit Rajasthan.
Desert safaris on camels have become increasingly popular around Jaisalmer.
There are cheaper backpacker treks to plush Arabian night style campsites replete with banquets and cultural performances.
During

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