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  1. Which of the following deserts have been named after the phrase ‘The Great Thirst’?
    1. Namib Desert
    2. Mojave Desert
    3. Kalahari Desert
    4. Sahara Desert
Correct Option: C

Kalahari Desert of southern Africa is named after the Tswana word Kgala, meaning "the great thirst", or Kgalagadi, meaning "a waterless place". It has vast areas covered by red sand without any permanent surface water. It extends 900,000 km2 covering much of Botswana, parts of Namibia and regions of South Africa.



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