Consider the following statements : 1. Kanchanjunga is the second highest mountain peak in the world. 2. Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lake in India. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ?

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Q: 21 (IES/2005)
Consider the following statements :
1. Kanchanjunga is the second highest mountain peak in the world.
2. Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lake in India.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IES

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The correct answer is option 2 - "2 only."

Statement 1: "Kanchanjunga is the second highest mountain peak in the world."

This statement is incorrect. Kanchenjunga, also spelled as Kanchendzonga, is the third highest mountain peak in the world, not the second. Mount Everest is the highest, followed by K2 (also known as Mount Godwin-Austen or Chhogori). So, statement 1 is false.

Statement 2: "Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lake in India."

This statement is correct. Chilika Lake, located in Odisha, India, is indeed the largest brackish water lake in the country. It spreads over an area of about 1,165 square kilometers and is known for its rich biodiversity. So, statement 2 is true.

In conclusion, only statement 2 is correct, while statement 1 is incorrect.