Q. It’s the world’s largest acidic lake. It emits hot, flammable sulphurous gases that ignite upon contact with Earth’s oxygen. Belambangan Biosphere Reserve is located near the lake. Among the following lakes, which one exhibits these characteristics?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation – Kawah Ijen Crater Lake is located in Indonesia and is known for its extreme acidity and its emission of hot, flammable sulfurous gases. It’s the world’s largest acidic lake. It is located in the crater of the Kawah Ijen volcano (centre of East Java, Indonesia).
The lake is filled with a high concentration of sulphuric and hydrochloric acids, as well as dissolved minerals, which makes it unswimmable. The Belambangan Biosphere Reserve is located nearby lake.
Source: ForumIAS
