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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 52

SSC MTS - 28/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • General Awareness • Q52

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Which of the following states is characterised by salt marshes known as 'Rann'?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Gujarat.

  • The Rann of Kutch is a large area of salt marshes located in the Thar Desert region of Gujarat.

  • It is divided into Great Rann of Kutch and Little Rann of Kutch.

  • These marshes are seasonal, flooding during the monsoon and turning into vast salt flats in the dry season.

  • The region is known for unique wildlife, including the Indian wild ass in the Little Rann.

  • The Rann of Kutch is also famous for the Rann Utsav, a cultural festival attracting tourists from across India and abroad.