Q. With reference to the country Venezuela, which of the following statements are correct?
1.It has the world’s largest oil reserves.
2.It is the largest country in South America.
3.Lake Maracaibo is located in the country.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves, with an estimated 303.806 billion barrels of proven reserves as of 2022.
Lake Maracaibo, located in the northwest of Venezuela, is the largest lake in Latin America and one of the oldest lakes in the world. It is renowned for its unique atmospheric phenomenon known as “Catatumbo lightning.”
Statement 2 is incorrect. The largest country in South America is Brazil.
Source: ForumIAS
