The region famous for the Barchan or crescent shaped dunes in India is _________.
A
Western Ghats
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B
Rajasthan Desert
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C
Northern Plains
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D
Southern Plains
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Solution
The correct option is B Rajasthan Desert Barchans (crescent shaped dunes) cover larger areas but longitudinal dunes become more prominent near the Indo-Pakistan boundary. One can see these dunes in Jaisalmer.