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Which is the largest saline wetland in India?
Question

Which is the largest saline wetland in India?

A.

Chilika Lake

B.

Pulicat Lake

C.

Sambhar Lake

D.

Wular Lake

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 also the largest salt lake in the country, known for its high salinity and salt production.
Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lagoon but not an inland saline wetland.
Pulicat Lake is a brackish lagoon shared by Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Wular Lake is a freshwater lake in Jammu & Kashmir.

Information Booster:
Sambhar Lake is part of the Ramsar Wetland Sites list.
It plays a major ecological role and supports migratory birds like flamingos.

Additional Knowledge:

Chilika Lake (Option a)
Largest brackish water lagoon in India; not saline inland.

Pulicat Lake (Option b)
Second-largest brackish lagoon; located along the east coast.

Wular Lake (Option d)
One of the largest freshwater lakes in India; not saline.

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