​The deepest lake of the world is ____________.​

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Baikal.

Explanation:

• Lake Baikal, located in Russia, is the deepest lake in the world with a maximum depth of 1,642 meters.

Incorrect Options:

• Tanganyika: Second deepest, located in East Africa, with a depth of 1,470 meters.
• Nyasa: Also called Lake Malawi, with a depth of 706 meters.
• Crater Lake: Located in the U.S., with a depth of 594 meters.

Information Booster:

• Lake Baikal:
  • Location: Russia
  • Depth: 1,642 meters
  • Volume: Contains about 20% of the world's unfrozen fresh water.
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site: Yes
• India's Deepest Lake:
  • Location: Sattal Lake in Uttarakhand (depth of 37 meters).
  • Alternative: Vembanad Lake in Kerala (depth of 14 meters).