PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA
GREAT INDIAN DESERT
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Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
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Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
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Assertion is true but reason is false.
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Both Assertion and Reason are false.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The assertion “The Indian Desert has arid climate with low vegetation cover” is true. The reason “This region receives very low rainfall below 150 mm per year” is also true. The Indian Desert, also known as the Thar Desert, is located in the northwestern part of India and is known for its hot and dry climate .
Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian Desert is located to the north-west of the Aravali hills lies the Great Indian Desert. This region receives low rainfall below 150 mm per year; hence, it has arid climate with low vegetation cover.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main features of the Indian desert are: It is an undulating sandy plain covered with sand dunes. This region receives very low rainfall below 150 mm per year. It has arid climate with low vegetation cover.
Detailed explanation-4: -The amount of evaporation in a desert often greatly exceeds the annual rainfall. In all deserts, there is little water available for plants and other organisms.
Detailed explanation-5: -Thus, due to low rainfall, dry climatic conditions and infertile soil there is scanty vegetation in the deserts.