UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2026

Which of the following statements with reference to Lake Turkana is/are correct? 1. It is the largest desert lake in the world. 2. The lake is situated in South Sudan along the eastern fringe of the Sahara desert. 3. The lake is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also referred to as the 'Jade Sea'. Select the answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 3 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

1 and 3 only

Explanation

Lake Turkana is located mainly in northern Kenya, with its northern extremity extending toward Ethiopia. It is the world's largest permanent desert lake and is popularly known as the 'Jade Sea' because of the colour of its waters. The Lake Turkana National Parks are associated with a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Statement 2 is incorrect because the lake is not located in South Sudan or along the Sahara Desert.

Topics: african geography, lakes, unesco heritage, world geography