Saline Lakes of Rajasthan
Question
With reference to India, Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol and Khatu are the names of
Options
glaciers
mangrove areas
Ramsar sites
saline lakes
Explanation
Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol, and Khatu are well-known inland saline lakes (playas) located in the arid and semi-arid tracts of Rajasthan. These hypersaline depressions are vital centers for local salt production and brine accumulation, driven by high evaporation rates and endorheic drainage basins. > Didwana and adjacent internal basins form characteristic hypersaline lake systems across the desert plains of Rajasthan. Answer: (d).
Question details
Year
2021
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q54
Subject
Geography
Sub-topic
Indian Physical Geography
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Static
Source hint
State Geography / Basic Indian Landforms
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