Q54 · UPSC Prelims 2021 · Set A · Geography

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With reference to India, Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol and Khatu are the names of

A glaciers
B mangrove areas
C Ramsar sites
D saline lakes

Correct answer: (d) saline lakes

Explanation

  1. A

    glaciers

    Glaciers. These are Rajasthan names, not Himalayan ice.

  2. B

    mangrove areas

    Mangroves. Inland Thar, not coast.

  3. C

    Ramsar sites

    Ramsar sites. Not this list as a class.

  4. D

    saline lakes

    Saline lakes. Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol, Khatu — playas of Rajasthan.

Summary. Official key is (d) saline lakes. Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol and Khatu are salt lakes / playas of the Rajasthan desert, not glaciers, mangroves or a Ramsar set.