Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements about The Indian Desert:
1. It covers Western Rajasthan and extends to the adjacent parts of Pakistan.
2. The underlying rock structure of the desert is an extension of the Peninsular plateau
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 2
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Great Indian Desert,covers about 200,000 km2 in terms of area it forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan. India has about 85% of the Thar Desert while the rest is in Pakistan. Of the total geographical area of India the Thar Desert covers around 4.56%.
The underlying rock structure of the desert is an extension of the Peninsular plateau, yet due to extreme arid conditions, its surface features have been carved by physical weathering and wind actions.​