Question

Approximately what percentage of salt of India is produced by the lake called Sambhar?
1. 16%
2. 21%
3. 9%
4. 4%

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 9%

The correct answer is 9%.

• 9% of the salt of India is produced by the lake called Sambhar.

• Sambhar lake salt contribution
  • Sambhar Salt Lake is India's largest saline lake and is the source of most of Rajasthan's salt production.
  • It produces 196,000 tonnes of clean salt every year. 
  • Which is around 9% of India's salt production.

• Sambhar lake
  • ​The lake receives water from five rivers: Medtha, Samaod, Mantha, Rupangarh, Khari, and Khandela.
  • The lake is an extensive saline wetland.