Location and Extent of the Great Indian Desert

Q. 'X' is one of the hottest places in India where temperatures routinely touch 50° C during the summer months. 'X' also experiences the scorching heat of the sun, dusty winds, low rainfall, and has scanty vegetation. It is bordered by the Punjab Plains to the north and northeast, the Aravalli Range to the southeast, and the Rann of Kachchh to the south. Which of the following is best suited to be 'X'?

1. Great Indian Desert
2. Western Ghats
3. Eastern Ghats
4. Greater Himalayas

Q. 'X' is one of the hottest places in India where temperatures routinely touch 50° C during the summer months. 'X' also experiences the scorching heat of the sun, dusty winds, low rainfall, and has scanty vegetation. It is bordered by the Punjab Plains to the north and northeast, the Aravalli Range to the southeast, and the Rann of Kachchh to the south. Which of the following is best suited to be 'X'?

1. Great Indian Desert
2. Eastern Ghats
3. Western Ghats
4. Greater Himalayas

Q. A large part of the Thar desert lies in the state of Rajasthan.

1. True
2. False

Q. What is the routine temperature of the Thar desert?

1. 30 degrees Celsius
2. 38 degrees Celsius
3. 45 degrees Celsius
4. 50 degrees Celsius