Consider the following statements relating to salt production in India :
- 1. India is the second largest producer of iodised salt in the world next only to China
- 2. Salt mining is carried out in Himachal Pradesh
- 3. Gujarat is the leading producer of salt in India
- 4. Ground water is the important source of salt in Rajasthan
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
1 and 2 only
3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
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UPSC CAPF – 2016
2. Salt mining is carried out in Himachal Pradesh: Yes, rock salt deposits are mined in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh (e.g., Drang and Guma mines). This statement is correct.
3. Gujarat is the leading producer of salt in India: Yes, Gujarat is the largest salt-producing state in India, contributing over 75% of the country’s total production, mainly from seawater evaporation along its coastline. This statement is correct.
4. Ground water is the important source of salt in Rajasthan: Yes, inland salt lakes like Sambhar Lake and sub-soil brine wells, which are fed by saline groundwater, are major sources of salt production in Rajasthan. This statement is correct.