Question
With reference to Indian physical features, which of the
statements given below is/are correct? 1. Karewas are the thick deposits of glacial clay which are useful for the cultivation of Zafran. Â 2. Marusthali is the region in Rajasthan which has arid climate with low vegetation cover. Select the correct answer using the code given below:Solution
Statement 1 is correct. Karewas are the thick deposits of glacial clay and other materials embedded with moraines. The Kashmir Himalayas are famous for Karewa formations, which are useful for the cultivation of Zafran, a local variety of saffron. Statement 2 is correct. Great Indian Desert, in Rajasthan, is dotted with longitudinal dunes and barchans. This region receives low rainfall below 150 mm per year; hence, it has arid climate with low vegetation cover. It is because of these characteristic features that this is also known as Marusthali.
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