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What could be the main reason/ reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt? 1. It is located in the su

Let me explain it simply. The question is asking about what could be the main reason/ reasons, and the answer is Only 1. In Deserts, Only 1 is the name you will see again and again for this topic. Read it twice, say it once, and it will stick.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2011] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Deserts and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Kalahari Desert lies in 1. Botswana 2. Namibia 3. Zaire 4. Zambia Select the correct answer from the code given below. C

Imagine you are revising Deserts late at night. The one fact you would underline for Kalahari Desert lies in 1. Botswana 2 is 1 and 2. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

Ref: [UPPSC (GIC) 2010 UPPCS (Mains) 2008] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Deserts and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Consider the following statements. 1. Tropical deserts in the world are found in the trade wind bands of Western ends of

For this statement question, read slowly. In Deserts, the statements that hold true together are Only 1. That is the answer. If you check each statement one by one in your mind, you will see why this set feels right. Take your time and do not rush it.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2009] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Deserts and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Statement

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about Statement matching question, and in Deserts the answer is : Deserts can be effective sources for the.... This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

Ref: NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Deserts and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Which of the following is not correctly matched? Desert Country

For this pair question, check the pair slowly. In Deserts, the pair that matches rightly is Gibson - Brazil. That is the answer. If you know one pair well, you can answer it. Keep pairs as small stories, not as lists.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2016] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Deserts and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Which of the following deserts is located in the Southern Hemisphere?

You can think of it as a small story. In Deserts, which of the following deserts is located happened with Kalahari. That is why Kalahari is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre)(Re. Exam) 2015] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Deserts and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following is a temperate desert?

In simple words, which one of the following is a means Patagonian Desert. In Deserts, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of which one of the following is a and Patagonian Desert together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2011] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Deserts and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Driest place on Earth is

Honestly, this is a simple one. Driest place on Earth is is Atacama desert. In Deserts, this is the first fact you learn about this topic. If you say it out loud once — Driest place on Earth is is Atacama desert — you will remember it. Try it and see.

Ref: [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2009] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Deserts and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Atacama is located in

You know, this one is quite easy if you have read Deserts once. Atacama is located in is all about South America. That is the whole story here. No need to make it hard. Just remember South America for this topic and you are done.

Ref: [Uttarakhand Lower Sub. (Pre) 2010] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Deserts and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding Atacama?

This question is asking for the one that stands apart, and that is It lies in Southern Chile. In Deserts, It lies in Southern Chile has a special feature that makes it stand apart. That is the whole point here. Once you notice what makes It lies in Southern Chile special, the answer feels easy.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2006] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Deserts and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

The largest desert of South Asia is

Let us keep it easy. The largest desert of South Asia is — the answer is Thar. In Deserts, this is the fact that everyone is expected to know. If you have read the chapter once, you have already seen it. A quick revision is enough to fix it in your mind.

Ref: [Sikkim PSC (Pre) 2018 UPPCS (Pre) 1996] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Deserts and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

The Great Victorian Desert is located at

Here is a quick way to remember. When you see the Great Victorian Desert is located at, think Australia. In Deserts, these two go together like a name and its meaning. You do not need to learn a paragraph. Just this one connection is enough for the exam.

Ref: [60th to 62nd BPSC (Pre) 2016] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Deserts and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.