RAS question
Which district in Rajasthan is set to emerge as the major cement hub with six new plants between 2026 and 2029?
Correct answer: (C) Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer is set to emerge as Rajasthan's major cement hub, with six new plants planned there between 2026 and 2029.
Explanation
Jaisalmer is the right answer because the reported expansion is tied specifically to that district. ETRealty says six new cement plants, backed by proposed investment of over Rs 17,000 crore, are set to come up in Jaisalmer between 2026 and 2029. Together, these plants are expected to add nearly 16 MT of cement capacity. That scale explains why the district is described as a major production hub rather than just another site for a single factory. The report also notes the wider implication: once the Jaisalmer plants are operational, Rajasthan is expected to overtake Andhra Pradesh in cement production, while Jaisalmer's industrial profile expands beyond tourism and renewable energy.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) Sikar is not the district identified in the fetched ETRealty report for the six cement plants planned between 2026 and 2029.
- (B) Bhilwara is not named for this six-plant cement expansion; the reported upcoming hub is Jaisalmer.
- (D) Chittorgarh is described as Rajasthan's present leading cement-producing district, but the new six-plant hub planned for 2026-2029 is Jaisalmer.
Concept
This tests Rajasthan's economic geography through district-wise, resource-linked industrial development. It recurs in RAS because current industry locations connect investment, minerals and state-level production rankings.