Which of the following statements is/are correct about Antarctica?

 1. Antarctica is a dessert and is greater in than Australia in size

2. India built a freshwater lake around Maitri known as Lake Priyadharshini.

a. Only 1

b. Only 2

c. Both

d. None

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:

- Maitri is second permanent settlement on Antarctica by India set up in 1989.

- Maitri accomplished the mission of geomorphologic mapping of Schirmacher Oasis.

- Bharati is the third Antarctic research station commissioned by India after Dakshin Gangotri and Maitri.