Lake Sambhar is nearest to which one of the following cities of Rajasthan?
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- ABharatpur
- BJaipurCorrect
- CJodhpur
- DUdaipur
Explanation
The correct answer is Jaipur. Lake Sambhar is Indias largest inland salt lake and is located approximately 80 kilometers southwest of Jaipur city. While the lake spans the borders of Jaipur, Ajmer, and Nagaur districts, it is geographically and administratively most accessible from and closest to Jaipur among the options provided. Bharatpur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur are located much further away from this salt lake.
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