PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA
GREAT INDIAN DESERT
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Moderate climate, High vegetation
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Humid climate, Low vegetation
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Arid climate, Low vegetation
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -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. It is because of these characteristic features that this is also known as Marusthali.
Detailed explanation-2: -The desert vegetation is mostly herbaceous or stunted scrub; drought-resistant trees occasionally dot the landscape, especially in the east. On the hills, gum arabic acacia and euphorbia may be found. The khajri (or khejri) tree (Prosopis cineraria) grows throughout the plains.
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 Thar Desert (Hindi: ), also known as the Great Indian Desert, is an arid region in the north-western part of the Indian subcontinent that covers an area of 200, 000 km2 (77, 000 sq mi) in India and Pakistan.
Detailed explanation-5: -Ans: The climate of the Great Indian Desert is very hot and dry.