Which among the following are parts of Thar desert?

Correct Answer: C. (A), (B) and (D)

Explanation: North-western desert also known as Thar desert divided into 2 parts: (1) Arid desert (Rathi region) (2) Semi Arid desert Arid desert further also divided into 2 parts Sand Dune region which covers 58.5% of the Arid region. Without Sand Dunes region which covers 41.5% part of the arid region . Semi Arid desert Semi - Arid Desert also known as Bangad Region, physical division which is located between Arid Desert and Aravalli region. A physical Division which is located between 25 cm Isohyet Line and 50cm Isohyet Line Rainfall line is called a semi-arid Desert. Semi Arid Desert region further divided into 4 parts - (1) Ghaggar Basin -Ghaggar plain covers mostly Hanumangarh and Ganganagar district. (2) Shekhawati Inland Drainage Area. (3) Nagori Upland - Nagaur Upland has salty lakes and inland drainage. (4) Luni Basin NOTE :- Banas plain is part of Eastern plain Banas river plain:- The plain of Banas and its tributaries is known as the plain of Mewar in the south and the plain of Malpura Karauli in the north. Berach, Khasi, Mansi, Morel and Banganga etc. are the main tributaries of Banas river. The plain slopes east and north-eastwards.There are flat-topped isolated hills in the region. Banas Plain is further divided into 2 parts. (1) Mewar Plain (2) Malpura-Karoli Plain

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Which among the following are parts of Thar desert?