1. India is the second largest producer of iodised salt in the world next only to China
2. Salt mining is carried out in Himachal Pradesh
3. Gujarat is the leading producer of salt in India
4. Ground water is the important source of salt in Rajasthan
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding salt production in India.
Analyzing Salt Production Statements
Let's examine each statement:
- Statement 1: India is the second largest producer of iodised salt in the world next only to China. This is factually correct. India is a major global player in iodised salt production.
- Statement 2: Salt mining is carried out in Himachal Pradesh. This statement is correct. Rock salt is mined in regions like Mandi in Himachal Pradesh.
- Statement 3: Gujarat is the leading producer of salt in India. This statement is correct. Gujarat consistently contributes the largest share of salt produced in India.
- Statement 4: Ground water is the important source of salt in Rajasthan. While Rajasthan has salt lakes (like Sambhar), the primary sources are the brine from these lakes, not typically groundwater itself as the most important direct source. Sea evaporation is the dominant method nationally. Thus, this statement is generally considered incorrect in comparison.
Identifying Correct Statements
Based on the analysis:
- Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.
- Statement 4 is incorrect.
Therefore, the correct option includes statements 1, 2, and 3.
Important Questions from Indian Economic and Human Geography
Deendayal Port was earlier known as:
Which one of the following tribes from India's North-East had the earliest known association with cultivation and production of tea?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List-I
(Railway zone)
List-II
(Headquarters)
A.
East Central
1.
Gorakhpur
B.
North Eastern
2.
Jaipur
C.
Northeast Frontier
3.
Hajipur
D.
North Western
4.
Maligaon
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. India has one of the longest navigable inland water networks in the world.
2. Inland waterways presently help in transporting about 25 percent of the total cargo movement.
3. About 111 inland waterways have been declared as National Waterways under the National Waterways Act, 2016.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
In India, a cultivable land which is left uncultivated for more than a year but less than five years is labelled as
