UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 5
Which of the following statements with reference to Lake Turkana is/are correct?
- It is the largest desert lake in the world.
- The lake is situated in South Sudan along the eastern fringe of the Sahara desert.
- The lake is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also referred to as the 'Jade Sea'.
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: Lake Turkana is a large saline desert lake in northern Kenya, extending into Ethiopia, known for its greenish-blue water and associated UNESCO-protected national parks.
Statement-wise Analysis:
Statement 1: Correct - Lake Turkana is commonly described as the world’s largest permanent desert lake.
Statement 2: Incorrect - It is in Kenya/Ethiopia near the East African Rift, not South Sudan beside the Sahara.
Statement 3: Correct - It is nicknamed the Jade Sea; Lake Turkana National Parks have World Heritage status.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - Omits supported item(s) 3.
B: Correct - This option includes the supported item(s) and excludes the unsupported ones.
C: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 2 and omits supported item(s) 1.
D: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 2.
Review note: Technical wording: UNESCO lists “Lake Turkana National Parks,” not the entire lake as a standalone World Heritage site.