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The Great Indian Desert is also known as the:

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Rann of Kutch
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Thar Desert
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Jaisalmer Desert
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Bikaner Desert
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The correct option is B Thar Desert
The Great Indian Desert is also known as the Thar Desert. It is located partly in Rajasthan, and partly in Punjab and Sindh. Jaisalmer and Bikaner are cities in Rajasthan which are located in the desert region. The name 'Thar' is derived from thul, the local term for sand ridges.

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