Q. Consider the following water bodies:
I. Lake Tanganyika
II. Lake Tonle Sap
III. Patos Lagoon Through
how many of them does the equator pass?
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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All the three

[D] None

Answer: D
Notes:

Exp) Option d is the correct answer.

Option 1 is incorrect. Lake Tanganyika is located in central Africa. It is one of the deepest and oldest freshwater lakes in the world. Geographically, it lies entirely south of the Equator.

Option 2 is incorrect. Lake Tonle Sap is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Cambodia. It is located in the central plains of Cambodia and lies at a latitude of approximately 13° north of the Equator.

Option 3 is incorrect. Patos Lagoon, known locally as Lagoa dos Patos, is a large coastal lagoon in the southern part of Brazil. It is one of the largest lagoons in South America. It lies around 30° south of the Equator.

Source: Orient BlackSwan School Atlas


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