SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 44

SSC CHSL - 5 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q44

Which of the following is a saltwater lake?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Pangong Tso.

  • Pangong Lake, situated at a height of almost 4,350m, is the world's highest saltwater lake. situated in the Leh district of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
  • Maximum length: 134 km
  • Maximum width: 5 km 
  • Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India located in the state of Andhra Pradesh and forms the largest shallow freshwater lake in Asia.
  • Nainital Lake is a natural freshwater body in Kumaon.
  • Loktak Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake in India.