PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
PSC Miscellaneous 2012
Answer
Sahara
Explanation
The Sahara is generally identified as the largest hot desert in the world. (Note: Antarctica is the largest desert overall, as it is a cold desert).
Key Points
- > Hot desert: Sahara
- > Cold desert: Antarctica
- > Location: North Africa
Additional Information
- The Sahara covers a large part of Africa.
- The Thar desert is located in Rajasthan, India.
| Desert | Type |
|---|---|
| Sahara | Hot |
| Antarctica | Cold |