GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Rajasthan
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Gujarat
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Tamil Nadu
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Andhra Pradesh
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Detailed explanation-1: -Gujarat is the largest salt producer state of India and third largest in the world. The state contributes 76 percent to the total salt production in India, Kharaghoda, Bhavnagar, Porbandar and Rann of Kutch of Gujarat are major salt produced districts.
Detailed explanation-2: -Gujarat is the largest producer of salt in India, followed by Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan. Gujarat is considered to be the third-largest producer of salt in the world. Q. India’s annual salt production is 200 lakh tons while iodised salt production is 60 lakh tons.
Detailed explanation-3: -It is characterized by semi-arid & arid conditions. The coastal zone of the state remains dry during most part of the year. Hence, salt production is high.