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Q. Gujarat is the largest producer of salt in India because

A
It has extensive shallow
B
It has extensive dry coast
C
Its coastal waters are very saline
D
Besides producing salt from saline water, it has reserves of rock salt

Correct Answer

It has extensive dry coast

More Questions on Geography

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    B)Narmada
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    Answer: Narmada
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    C)Orographic rainfall
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    B)These rocks are resistant to all kinds of erosion
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  • Q. The greatest known ocean depth (which lies in the Pacific Ocean) is ________
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