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RAS question

Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan is India's:

Correct answer: (C) Largest inland salt water lake.

Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan is India's largest inland salt water lake.

  1. (A)

    Deepest lake

  2. (B)

    An artificial reservoir

  3. (C)

    Largest inland salt water lake

  4. (D)

    Largest freshwater lake

Explanation

Rajasthan Foundation identifies Sambhar Lake as the largest inland salt lake in India and places it at Phulera in Jaipur. Sambhar Lake's national distinction is its status as India's largest inland salt water lake, beyond its location and salinity. Sambhar Lake covers about 230 sq km, is an important source of salt production, contributes about 8.7% of India's salt, is a Ramsar site, and is a significant flamingo habitat. These features make the lake a recurring Rajasthan geography fact: it combines physical geography, economic use and environmental significance in one landmark.

Why the other options are wrong

  • (A) Depth is a different criterion; Sambhar Lake is India's largest inland salt water lake, known for area, salinity and salt production rather than exceptional depth.
  • (B) Sambhar Lake is a natural lake and salt source, not an artificial reservoir.
  • (D) Sambhar Lake is a salt water lake, while India's largest freshwater lake is Wular, so this category is wrong.

Concept

Rajasthan physical geography includes major lakes and their distinguishing features. Sambhar recurs in RAS because it links lake classification with salt production, Ramsar status and wildlife habitat.

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