Deserts of Gujarat

Q. How did the name Rann of Kutch come about?

1. Rann in Gujarati means turtle.
2. Rann in Gujarati means desert.
3. Rann in Gujarati means shower.
4. None of the above.

Q. Which of the following deserts are found in Gujarat?

1. Sahara
2. Rann of Kutch
3. Ladakh
4. Thar

Q. Which of the following statements are correct about the Rann of Kutch?

1. It remains a desert throughout the year.
2. It gets flooded during monsoon season.
3. It is known for being a salty desert.
4. It looks very white from a distance during nightfall.

Q. What is the special characteristic feature of the deserts of Gujarat?

1. The sand is known for being alluvial in nature unlike normal sandy soil.
2. The sand is known for being saline in nature unlike normal sandy soil.
3. The sand is known for being loamy in nature unlike normal sandy soil.
4. The sand is known for being acidic in nature unlike normal sandy soil.

Q. Deserts of Kutch are _______.

1. snow laden
2. alluvial
3. full of metal dust
4. salty

Q. Which of the following statements describe the deserts of Gujarat?

1. The deserts of Gujarat are not sandy but full of salt.
2. The deserts of Gujarat are very sandy.
3. The desert has a white color to it.
4. The desert has a light brown colour to it.

Q. The deserts of Kutch are sandy.

1. False
2. True

Q. The Rann of Kutch is famous for its white salty desert sand and is reputed to be the largest salt desert in the world.

1. False
2. True