Geographic Extent | MCQs

Explanation

The Thal desert is situated in Punjab, Pakistan. That extends between in Indus and Jhelum River near the Pothohar Plateau.

With a total length from north to south 190 miles,

The desert covers the districts of Bhakkar, Khushab, Mianwali, Layyah, Muzaffargarh as well as Jhang, from the left bank of the river Jhelum.

Explanation

Cholistan Desert is located 30 kilometers from Bahawalpur, Punjab.

Locally this desert is known as Rohi.

Jeep Rally is also held in Cholistan Desert. 

Cholistan lies on the southern part of the Punjab. 

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Explanation

About Thar Desert

15% located in Pakistan

85% located in India

Also called Friendly Desert

Located near Badin, Sindh 

Famous for: Sand 

Coal also found in Thar 

also known as Great Indian Desert