Which is the largest saline wetland in India?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (C) Sambhar Lake

Explanation:

• Sambhar Lake, located in Rajasthan, is the largest inland saline wetland in India.

• It is a seasonal lake, fed by rivers like Sambhar, Mantha, and Rupangarh, and is known for salt production and migratory bird habitat, especially flamingos.

Information Booster:

• Sambhar Lake spans approximately 190 to 230 sq. km, depending on seasonal water levels.

• It is part of the Ramsar Convention’s Montreux Record, indicating ecological sensitivity.

• The lake is a major source of salt production, contributing to around 9% of India’s salt output.

• It lies about 80 km southwest of Jaipur and is surrounded by the Aravalli hills.

• The lake also has mythological significance, linked to the epic Mahabharata.

Additional Information:

• Chilika Lake – Largest brackish water lagoon in India, located in Odisha; not saline inland lake.

• Pulicat Lake – A brackish water lagoon on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

• Wular Lake – Located in Jammu & Kashmir, it is a freshwater lake, not saline.