Which of the following statements with regard to Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega is/are correct? 1. Lake Ladoga is the largest lake located entirely in Europe. 2. Lake Onega belongs to the Baltic Sea basin and is the second-largest lake in Europe. 3. Lake Ladoga is situated in the high altitude region of the Vladivostok. Select the answer using the code given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Lake Ladoga (), located near Saint Petersburg, is the largest lake in Europe.
Statement 2 is correct: Lake Onega () lies in northwestern Russia within the Baltic Sea drainage area and is Europe’s second-largest lake.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Lake Ladoga is located in northwestern European Russia (Republic of Karelia/Leningrad Oblast).