{"id":91902,"date":"2025-06-01T11:08:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=91902"},"modified":"2025-06-01T11:08:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:08:50","slug":"with-reference-to-india-didwana-kuchaman-sargol-and-khatu-are-the-n","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/with-reference-to-india-didwana-kuchaman-sargol-and-khatu-are-the-n\/","title":{"rendered":"With reference to India, Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol and Khatu are the n"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With reference to India, Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol and Khatu are the names of<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;glaciers&#8221; option2=&#8221;mangrove areas&#8221; option3=&#8221;Ramsar sites&#8221; option4=&#8221;saline lakes&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC IAS &#8211; 2021<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-ias-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-ias-2021\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nDidwana, Kuchaman, Sargol, and Khatu are names of saline lakes in India.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\n&#8211; These names refer to lakes located in Rajasthan, India.<br \/>\n&#8211; Didwana Lake, Kuchaman Lake, and Khatu Lake are well-known salt lakes in the state. They are playas or temporary lakes that become saline due to evaporation in the arid and semi-arid climate.<br \/>\n&#8211; These lakes are important sources of salt extraction.<br \/>\n&#8211; The options are distinct geographical features: Glaciers are found in high mountains (e.g., Himalayas). Mangrove areas are coastal ecosystems. Ramsar sites are designated wetlands of international importance (while some of these lakes could potentially be Ramsar sites, their primary identification is as saline lakes).<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nRajasthan has several inland drainage basins with saline lakes due to its topography and climatic conditions. 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