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

Which of the following is the largest hot desert in the world?
A. Arabian Desert
B. Kalahari Desert
C. Sahara Desert
D. Gobi Desert
Answer: Option C
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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