Which is the largest cold desert of the world?
Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
Gobi
ExplanationWhile the Antarctic and Arctic deserts are technically the largest cold deserts by the broadest definition (polar deserts), among the options provided, the Gobi Desert is the largest.
Gobi Desert (C): Spanning parts of northern and northwestern China and southern Mongolia, it is a vast cold desert known for its extreme temperature fluctuations and high-altitude plateau.
Atacama (A): Located in South America, it is primarily known as the driest non-polar place on Earth; it is a "cool" coastal desert but not the largest cold desert.
Takla Makan (B): Located in China, it is a large cold desert but is significantly smaller in area than the Gobi.
Turkestan (D): This refers to a region in Central Asia that contains several deserts (like the Kyzylkum), but it is not a single desert larger than the Gobi.
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