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'.

Option (B) — Statements 1 and 3 only are correct

• Lake Turkana is an endorheic alkaline lake located in the Kenyan Rift Valley, with its northern tip extending into Ethiopia.
• It is the world's largest permanent desert lake and the largest alkaline lake on Earth.
• The lake is famous for its blue-green hue caused by algae, earning it the nickname 'Jade Sea'.
• Lake Turkana National Parks were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 for their unique ecosystems and fossil sites linked to early human evolution.

• Statement 1: It is the largest desert lake in the world: Correct. Lake Turkana is recognised as the world's largest permanent desert lake.
• Statement 2: The lake is situated in South Sudan along the eastern fringe of the Sahara desert: Incorrect. The lake lies mainly in Kenya, with a small portion in Ethiopia, not in South Sudan or near the Sahara.
• Statement 3: The lake is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also referred to as the 'Jade Sea': Correct. Its national parks are UNESCO listed and the lake is popularly called the Jade Sea.