Geomorphology : Landforms In India & Across The World

Q 22 / 32

UPSC CSE Prelims 2004

Lake Sambhar is nearest to which one of the following cities of Rajasthan?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

Sambhar Lake, India's largest inland saltwater lake, is located approximately 80 km southwest of Jaipur. The lake primarily lies within Sambhar town and spans parts of Jaipur, Nagaur, and Ajmer districts in eastern Rajasthan. Therefore, Jaipur is the closest major city among the given options.

Incorrect Options

Bharatpur (A): This city is situated in eastern Rajasthan, near the border with Uttar Pradesh, significantly to the east of Sambhar Lake.

Jodhpur (C): Located in western Rajasthan, Jodhpur is over 200 km west of Sambhar Lake, making it a distant option.

Udaipur (D): Situated in southern Rajasthan, Udaipur is considerably farther south from Sambhar Lake compared to Jaipur.

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