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Prelims 2021 · Geography · Question 54

With reference to India, Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol and Khatu are the names of

  1. glaciers
  2. mangrove areas
  3. Ramsar sites
  4. saline lakes

Answer

saline lakes

  • (a) Glaciers: Incorrect. Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol and Khatu are not Himalayan or high-altitude glacier names; they are located in Rajasthan’s arid region.
  • (b) Mangrove areas: Incorrect. Mangroves occur in coastal tidal zones, whereas these places are inland sites in Rajasthan.
  • (c) Ramsar sites: Incorrect. These names are not recognized Ramsar wetlands of India.
  • (d) Saline lakes: Correct. Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol and Khatu are well-known inland saline lakes/playas of Rajasthan.
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