RAS question
Which district is known for emerald (Panna) mining in Rajasthan?
Correct answer: (B) Rajsamand.
Rajsamand district is known for emerald, or Panna, mining in Rajasthan.
Explanation
Rajsamand is the district associated with emerald mining in this RAS question. The Rajgarh-Kaliguman area of Rajsamand is an emerald-producing area, and the official Mines and Geology document supports the district link by referring to the Mojawato Ka Gurha Emerald Block in District Rajsamand. That matters because the question is not asking about Rajasthan’s gem trade or general mineral profile; it asks for the district known for emerald mining. Rajsamand therefore fits the mining-location clue, while the other options point to different mineral or trade associations.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) Udaipur is associated with zinc mines, so it does not match the emerald-mining clue asked in the question.
- (C) Ajmer is linked with feldspar, which is a different mineral from emerald or Panna.
- (D) Jaipur is a gem cutting and trading centre, but the question asks for the mining district.
Concept
This tests Rajasthan’s mineral geography, especially the district-wise association of important minerals. Such location-mineral pairs recur in RAS because they connect physical geography with the state economy.