Question

Which is the largest saltwater lake in Rajasthan?
A. Sambhar Salt Lake
B. Aana Sagar Lake
C. Fateh Sagar Lake
D. Navlakha Lake

Answer 1

Hint: The lake is located in the east-central part of Rajasthan. The lake also represents a depression of the Aravalli Range. It is also the largest inland salt lake of India.

Complete answer: The Sambhar Salt Lake of Rajasthan is located 80km southwest of the city of Jaipur and 64km northeast of Ajmer. A town grew up surrounding the Sambhar salt lake and was named as the Sambhar Lake Town. The lake has a catchment area of 5700 square km. The lake is an extensive saline wetland. The lake is elliptical in shape with an approximate length of 35.5 km and a breath varying between 3km and 11 km. The circumference of the lake is 96km, and the lake is surrounded by the Aravali Hills on all sides. Sambhar Salt Water Lake is recognised as a wetland of international importance as the wetland becomes home in winter for numerous pink flamingos and other migratory birds that come to the country from northern Asia and Siberia. The lake is a large source for Rajasthan’s as well as India’s salt production.
Option A: Sambhar Salt Lake has an area of 230 sq. km.
Option B: Aana Sagar Lake has an area of 2 sq.km.
Option C: Fateh Sagar Lake has an area of 4 sq. km.
Option D. Navlakha Lake has an area of 1 sq.km.

Thus, among all the options, option A is the correct one as the area of the Sambhar Salt Lake is the largest among the four.

Note: The Sambhar Saltwater Lake is of great importance to both history and tourism. Many historical writings have the mention of this lake and even epic like Mahabharata. The marriage of Mughal Emperor Akbar with his wife Jodha Bai was held at the lake in 1562. Entertainment industry has selected this lake as one of their work spots as well.