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Gujarat is the largest producer of salt in India because

A. It has extensive dry coast

B. Its coastal waters are very saline

C. It has extensive shallow

D. Besides producing salt from saline water, it has reserves of rock salt

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Gujarat lies in sub tropical high pressure zone towards west India. It is characterized by semi - arid & arid conditions. The coastal zone of the state remains dry during most part of the year. Hence, salt production is high.

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