Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2015 GS-I World Geography
Question

Which of the following is the oldest and deepest lake of the world?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Lake Baikal

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lake Baikal”.
Lake Baikal is the oldest and deepest freshwater lake in the world.

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