Which of the following is the largest hot desert in the world? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is the largest hot desert in the world?
A. Gobi Desert
B. Sahara Desert
C. Kalahari Desert
D. Arabian Desert
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world, covering an area of about 9.2 million square kilometers across North Africa.
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