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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Sambhar Lake is India's largest inland saltwater lake, located in Rajasthan, designated a Ramsar wetland of international importance in 1990.
- Why is Sambhar Lake significant for UPSC General Studies Paper III?
- How does Sambhar Lake differ from Chilika Lake?
- What caused the 2019 bird deaths at Sambhar Lake?
- Who manages salt production at Sambhar Lake?

[Civil Service & Diplomatic Exams](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/civil-services/glossary)Updated June 22, 2026

Sambhar Lake is India's largest inland saltwater lake, located in Rajasthan, designated a Ramsar wetland of international importance in 1990.

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In November 2019, more than 18,000 migratory birds died around Sambhar Lake from avian botulism, prompting the National Green Tribunal to order demarcation of the wetland boundary and a crackdown on illegal salt mining.

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