Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Cholistan Desert (Rohi):
1.The Cholistan Desert, located in the western part of the Thar Desert was once irrigated by the Hakra River.
2.Derawar Fort, located in the Cholistan Desert, is the best surviving example of medieval forts built to protect the desert caravan routes and enable agricultural activities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. The Cholistan Desert was once irrigated by the Hakra River, which changed its course around 600 B.C., rendering the area inhospitable and leading to the desertification of the region.
- Statement 2 is correct. Derawar Fort, a significant historical site in the Cholistan Desert, is an example of the series of medieval forts built to safeguard the desert caravan routes and facilitate the region’s agricultural economy.
Source– IE
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