Geography PYQ 62 of 657 · Physical Divisions

In the Thar desert, 'Rohi' refers to which of the following?

  1. AFertile land
  2. BSalt lake
  3. CRegion of moving sands
  4. DLow rainfall

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Correct answer: (a) Fertile land

Explanation

In the Thar desert, Rohi is the name for the fertile tracts of land, mostly on the eastern side near the Aravalli and along the old river courses, where the soil holds moisture and crops can be grown. They are the most productive parts of the otherwise dry desert.

Marusthali is the region of moving sands, and the Bagar is the semi-arid strip west of the Aravalli.

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