Which of the following statements correctly describes the nature of water bodies in the Indian Desert?
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The streams in this region flow throughout the year.
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Most streams vanish into the sandy terrain.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only 2.
In the Indian Desert, especially in the Thar region, most streams are seasonal and disappear into the sandy terrain, making Statement 2 correct. These streams, formed mainly during the brief monsoon period, lack enough volume and continuity to flow long distances. The porous sandy soil quickly absorbs the water, causing streams to vanish. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Indian Desert does not have perennial rivers or streams flowing throughout the year due to extremely low rainfall, high evaporation, and arid climatic conditions. Only the Luni River flows for part of the year, and even it becomes saline and disappears inland.