Select the odd one from the following saltwater lakes on the basis of their formation?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Sambhar lake.
The odd one out among the given saltwater lakes based on their formation is the Sambhar Lake. While Chilika, Pulicat, and Kolleru lakes are coastal lagoons, formed due to the deposition of sandbars by the sea along the coast, Sambhar Lake is an inland saltwater lake located in Rajasthan. It is formed in a tectonic depression and is not connected to the sea. Sambhar Lake is India's largest inland saltwater lake and is primarily fed by seasonal rivers. In contrast, the other three are situated along the eastern coast of India and are influenced by marine processes.
Other Options:
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Kolleru Lake, Chilika Lake, and Pulicat Lake are all coastal lagoon lakes formed by the action of sea waves and sediment deposition near the coast.