INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which animal is called as the ship of the desert?
A
Camel
B
Dog
C
Cheetah
D
Lion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Final answer: Camels are called a ship of the desert.

Detailed explanation-2: -Camel is called the “Ship of Desert” because it is the only means of transport found in deserts. The body of a camel has undergone various modifications that help it to survive in the hot and dry conditions of the deserts.

Detailed explanation-3: -Why is the Camel called the ship of the desert? Ans. Camel is called the ship of the Desert because he can walk on the burning sand easily. He can live without food and water in the desert for many days.

Detailed explanation-4: -Note: Due to the advantages that camels possess in the natural conditions of deserts, they are used extensively for carrying both humans and goods over distances in desert areas. This is the reason why they are known as the ship of the desert.

Detailed explanation-5: -Camels are the ships of the desert. Camels were domesticated more than 3, 000 years ago and are used to transport goods across deserts and other arid environments. Camels can travel as fast as horses but have a better endurance.

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