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What geographical features border the Thar desert?
What geographical features border the Thar desert?
- Sahara desert, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal
- Himalayan range, Deccan plateau, Vindhya range
- Indo-Gangetic plain, West Aravali range, Rann of Kuchchh (correct)
- Yangtze River, Gobi desert, Tibetan Plateau
What is the primary cause of aridity in the Thar desert?
What is the primary cause of aridity in the Thar desert?
- High altitude and cold temperatures
- Proximity to large water bodies
- Intense deforestation and soil erosion
- Irregular rainfall and descending winds (correct)
What is the terrain of the Thar desert primarily composed of?
What is the terrain of the Thar desert primarily composed of?
- Volcanic craters and lava fields
- Grasslands and freshwater lakes
- Sea of sand and low hills (correct)
- Rocky mountains and dense forests
Which lakes are mentioned as part of the Thar desert region?
Which lakes are mentioned as part of the Thar desert region?
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Why is the Thar desert unable to receive significant rainfall from the monsoon winds?
Why is the Thar desert unable to receive significant rainfall from the monsoon winds?
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