Q: (SSC/0)
question_subject:
Geography
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,14,39,14,13,13,13
keywords:
{'gujarat': [2, 0, 1, 1], 'largest producer': [9, 1, 1, 3], 'salt': [1, 0, 1, 1], 'rock salt': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'saline water': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'coastal waters': [1, 0, 1, 0], 'extensive shallow seas': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'extensive dry coast': [1, 0, 0, 0]}
The correct answer is option 1: Gujarat is the largest producer of salt in India because it has an extensive dry coast. Salt production requires large open areas where seawater can be evaporated to leave behind salt crystals. Gujarat, with its long coastline along the Arabian Sea, provides the ideal conditions for salt production. The extensive dry coast allows for the creation of salt pans or salt beds, where seawater is collected and left to evaporate, resulting in the production of salt. Additionally, the climate of Gujarat, which is hot and dry, further aids in the evaporation process. This combination of a dry coast and favorable climate makes Gujarat the largest producer of salt in India.