(1) Kota Explanation: The Thar Desert or the Great Indian Desert en-compasses about 70% of total landmass of Rajasthan and hence it is identified as the "Desert State of India". The Thar Desert embraces the districts of Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner and Jodhpur. Chum is a town in the desert region, known as gateway to the Thar Desert.