India has eight coastal states but more than half the sea salt is made along the Gujarat coast because

A Gandhiji started the salt movement in Gujarat
B Low rainfall and relative humidity are ideal for the production of salt through evaporation of sea water
C Kandla port exports salt
D The salinity of sea water is very high near the Gujarat coast

Correct Answer: Low rainfall and relative humidity are ideal for the production of salt through evaporation of sea water

India has eight coastal states but more than half the sea salt is made along the Gujarat coast because low rainfall and relative humidity are ideal for the production of salt through evaporation of sea water.
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