Deserts are dry, barren regions that receive very little rainfall, typically less than 250 mm per year. They cover approximately one-third of the Earth’s land surface and are found in regions where there is little moisture in the air due to prevailing winds, mountain ranges, or ocean currents.
Here are some MCQs on Deserts
1. Which is the largest desert in India?
a) Thar Desert
b) Ladakh Desert
c) Cold Desert
d) Kutch Desert
2. The Thar Desert is also known as:
a) Great Indian Desert
b) Arabian Desert
c) Sahara Desert
d) Atacama Desert
3. Which Indian state is covered by the Thar Desert?
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) Punjab
d) Haryana
4. What is the approximate area of the Thar Desert?
a) 200,000 sq. km
b) 300,000 sq. km
c) 400,000 sq. km
d) 500,000 sq. km
5. The Thar Desert is bordered by which mountain range?
a) Himalayas
b) Vindhya Range
c) Aravalli Range
d) Satpura Range
