With reference to Indian physical features, which of the statements given below is/are correct?

1. Karewas are the thick deposits of glacial clay which are useful for the cultivation of Zafran.

 2. Marusthali is the region in Rajasthan which has arid climate with low vegetation cover.

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Solution

Statement 1 is correct. Karewas are the thick deposits of glacial clay and other materials embedded with moraines. The Kashmir Himalayas are famous for Karewa formations, which are useful for the cultivation of Zafran, a local variety of saffron. Statement 2 is correct. Great Indian Desert, in Rajasthan, is dotted with longitudinal dunes and barchans. This region receives low rainfall below 150 mm per year; hence, it has arid climate with low vegetation cover. It is because of these characteristic features that this is also known as Marusthali.