GK Question

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The _______ is the largest lake in Antarctica.

  1. Lake Vostok
  2. Lake Ellsworth
  3. Lake Whillans
  4. Lake Mercer

Answer: Lake Vostok

Lake Vostok is the largest subglacial lake in Antarctica (12,500 sq km), buried under 4 km of ice. Discovered by satellite radar, it may contain unique microbial life isolated for millions of years. Research on the lake helps understand extremophile life.

Topic World Geography
Exam Relevance SSC, Banking, Railway