In India, which one of the following States has the largest inland saline wetland?
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- AGujarat
- BHaryana
- CMadhya Pradesh
- DRajasthanCorrect
Explanation
The correct answer is Rajasthan because it is home to the Sambhal Lake, which is Indias largest inland saline wetland. While Gujarat has the largest total area under wetlands, a significant portion of those are coastal or intertidal. For specifically inland saline ecosystems, Rajasthan holds the largest area due to its vast arid landscape and numerous salt lakes like Sambhar, Didwana, and Pachpadra.
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