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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'.
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- **Correct Answer:** (b) 1 and 3 only
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- **Statement 1 is correct:** Lake Turkana, located in the Kenyan Rift Valley, is recognized as the world's largest permanent desert lake and the world's largest alkaline lake.
- **Statement 3 is correct:** It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed in 1997) and is famously nicknamed the 'Jade Sea' due to its distinct turquoise-green appearance caused by abundant algae.
- **Why Statement 2 is incorrect:**
- Geography: Lake Turkana is located entirely in **Kenya**, not South Sudan.
- Biome: It is situated in the East African Rift system, not the Sahara desert. The Sahara is located in North Africa, whereas Lake Turkana is in East Africa.
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