Read the following statements regarding the Sahara Desert: i. It is spread over nine countries. ii. Its area is more than twice the area of India. Select the correct answer from the options below:
A
(i) only
B
(ii) only
C
Both (i) and (ii) are right
D
None of the above
Correct Option:
B
Explanation
The Sahara covers about 9 million square kilometres, whereas India covers about 3.3 million square kilometres, so the Sahara is well over twice the size of India. However, the statement that it spreads over only nine countries is not correct. The Sahara extends across ten sovereign countries and the disputed territory of Western Sahara.
