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Consider the following statements:
1. A desert is a barren area of land where little precipitation occurs.
2. The Sahara desert is the largest singles stretch desert.
3. The next biggest desert is the Great Australian desert.
Which of the statement(s) given is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
1 and 2
C
2 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
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Correct option is A. 1 only

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