Which of the following are salt-water lakes? a. Sambhar lake b. Dal lake c. Wular lake d. Chilika lake
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answe is option 1 i.e. a and d.
- Saltwater lakes include Chilika Lake in Odisha and Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan. India's largest inland saltwater lake, Sambhar Lake, is well-known for producing salt.
- Because of its proximity to the Bay of Bengal and its salty environment, Chilika Lake is classified as a saltwater lake even though it is mostly brackish.
- On the other hand, Wular Lake and Dal Lake are freshwater lakes in Jammu & Kashmir.