In which state is the Sambhar Salt Lake located?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Rajasthan.
- The Sambhar Salt Lake is located in Rajasthan.
- This lake is the largest inland salt water lake in India. It represents the depression of the Aravalli mountain range.
- This lake receives water from six rivers i.e. Samod, Khari, Mantha, Khandela, Mertha and Rupangarh.
- A Ramsar site is a wetland deemed to be of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. This particular site was designated as such in 1990.
Other Lake;
- Bandra Talao: Maharashtra
- Chilika Lake: Odisha
- Rabindra Sarobar: West Bengal