Which of the following is the largest lake in the world?

The largest lake in the world is [A] Caspian Sea. Stretching across 371,000 square kilometers, it borders five countries: Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Azerbaijan. Despite its name, it’s classified as a lake due to its landlocked nature and saltwater composition. The Aral Sea [B] was once one of the largest lakes but has significantly shrunk due to environmental issues. Lake Superior [C] is the largest freshwater lake by surface area, while Victoria Nyanza [D], also known as Lake Victoria, is the largest lake in Africa by area and the world’s second-largest freshwater lake by surface area.