Question

The Arabian Desert, unlike the other hot deserts, became one of the most prosperous regions of the world. This happened due to the discovery of ______ here.

Options

• Gold

• Diamonds

• Coal

• Petroleum

Answer 1

The Arabian Desert, unlike the other hot deserts, became one of the most prosperous regions of the world. This happened due to the discovery of petroleum here.

Explanation:

The Arabian Desert became one of the world’s most prosperous regions after the discovery of mineral oil (petroleum). Oil, often called “black gold,” brought huge revenues, infrastructure development (e.g., modern cities like Dubai and landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa), and large-scale employment to the region.