Statement Thar Desert is the worlds most populous desert Reason Because it is one of the world...........

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Statement - Thar Desert is the world's most populous desert.

Reason - Because it is one of the world's most biodiversity desert.

Which of the following conclusions are correct in relation to the above statements?

Both the statements and the reasons are correct and the reason is correct interpretation of the statement.

Both statement and reason are correct but the reason does not interpret the statement correctly.

The statement is correct while the reason is wrong.

Both statement and reason are wrong.

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Explanation:

The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is a large arid region in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent that covers an area of 200,000 km (77,000 sq mi) and forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan. It is the world's 17th largest desert, and the world's 9th largest subtropical desert.

About 75% of the Thar Desert is located within India, with the remaining 25% in Pakistan. In India, it covers about 150,000 km(58,000 sq mi), and the remaining 50,000 km (19,000 sq mi) of the desert is within Pakistan.