There are nine coastal states in India but half of the sea salt is manufactured in the coast of Gujarat because

A. Gandhiji started Salt Satyagrah in Gujarat

B. Less rain and relative humidity is best for the evaporation of the sea water

C. Salt is exported from Kandla port

D. The salinity of water near coast of Gujarat is very high

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Gujarat accounts for over 70% of the production in country. The availability of favourable conditions such as arid climate with low rainfall and low relative humidity contributes largely towards salt production in the region. e.g. Sambhar Lake.