WBCS.LIVE practice question

___________ is a cold desert lying in the Great Himalaya.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Ladakh
  2. Satpura
  3. Aravalli
  4. Vindhya

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ladakh

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Ladakh. Ladakh is a cold desert located in the rain-shadow zone of the Greater Himalayas. It receives very little rainfall and remains dry and barren. The region experiences harsh winters with sub-zero temperatures. It lies in the northernmost part of India, mainly in Union Territory of Ladakh. Due to its altitude and location, vegetation is sparse. That’s why Ladakh is called a cold desert of India.