Write a short note on The Indian Desert

Write a short note on The Indian Desert.

Answer: 

1. The Great Indian Desert lies to the west of the Aravalli range. 

2. It largely covers a major region of the state of Rajasthan. 

3. It receives very low rainfall i.e. below 150 mm per year and therefore it is a dry region. 

4. The soil is generally sandy to sandy-loam in texture. 

5. It has arid climate with low vegetation cover.