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Q. Which of the following deserts are located in Central Asia?
  1. Negev
  2. Karakum
  3. Kyzylkum
  4. Rub’al Khali
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: Only 2 & 3
Notes: The Karakum and Kyzylkum deserts are both located in Central Asia, covering parts of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. The Negev desert lies in Israel, while the Rub'al Khali desert, or Empty Quarter, spans parts of Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, and Yemen, all outside Central Asia.
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