Q. Which National Highway significantly traverses the Thar Desert?
Answer: National Highway 11 (NH-11)
Notes: The only highway that significantly traverses the Thar Desert - the arid region in North West India - is National Highway 11 (NH-11). It connects Jaisalmer in Rajasthan to Rewari in Haryana, crossing a substantial section of the desert landscape. The important towns covered in its route are Jaisalmer, Pokaran, Phalodi, Bikaner, Ratangarh, and others. It is sometimes also referred to as National Highway 21 (NH-21).

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