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UPPSC 2012 GS-1 World Geography
Question

The most populated desert in the world

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Thar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Thar”.
The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is the most populated desert in the world with a population density of 83 people per square kilometer.

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