Which is the largest hot desert in India?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Thar Desert
- Step 1: The Great Indian Desert, commonly known as the Thar Desert, forms the largest subtropical arid eco-region in northwestern India.
- Step 2: Spanning more than , the majority of the desert lies in Rajasthan, with marginal fringes extending into Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana.
Answer
Thar Desert.
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