Question

Which of the following are correct statements regarding the Indian desert?

1. It has arid climate with low vegetation cover.
2. It is believed that during the Mesozoic era, this region was under the sea.

• A. ii only
• B. i only
• C. All of these
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

C. All of these

The Indian Desert

• This region receives low rainfall below 150 mm per year.

• It has arid climate with low vegetation cover.

• It is because of these characteristic features that this is also known as Marusthali.

• It is believed that during the Mesozoic era, this region was under the sea.