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Question

Consider the following deserts and arrange them in increasing order of their size (from smallest to largest) -

(I) Great Sandy desert
(II) Arabian desert
(III) Sahara desert
(IV) Gobi desert

  1. I, II, IV, III
  2. II, I, Ill, l
  3. I, IV, II, Ill
  4. II, I, IV, Ill

Answer:

Option C: I, IV, II, Ill

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “I, IV, II, Ill”.

Here's the list of deserts arranged in decreasing order of their size based on the area they cover: Antarctic Desert > Arctic Desert > Saharan Desert > Arabian Desert > Great Australian Desert > Gobi Desert > Kalahari Desert > Patagonian Desert