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 :

Option (B) — Statements 1 and 3 are correct

• Lake Turkana is an endorheic alkaline lake located in the Kenyan Rift Valley, with its far northern end extending into Ethiopia.
• It is the world's largest permanent desert lake and the largest alkaline lake, fed mainly by the Omo, Turkwel, and Kerio rivers.
• Its waters appear turquoise due to algae, earning it the nickname 'Jade Sea', and the Lake Turkana National Parks were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• The Turkana Basin is also famous as the 'Cradle of Mankind' for its rich hominid fossil discoveries.

• Statement 1. It is the largest desert lake in the world: Correct. Lake Turkana is recognized 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 its northern tip 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. Lake Turkana National Parks are a UNESCO site, and its jade-green colour gives it the name 'Jade Sea'.