RAS question
Which district of Rajasthan is the largest producer of mica?
Correct answer: (D) Bhilwara.
Bhilwara is the largest mica-producing district of Rajasthan.
Explanation
Bhilwara is the answer because MaargX UPSC by SAARTHI IAS identifies Rajasthan as one of India’s major mica-producing states and names Bhilwara as its leading mica district. It also lists Bhilwara as the top mica-producing district in Rajasthan, while Ajmer and Rajsamand are described as areas with significant mica deposits but smaller production than Bhilwara. The main mica production lies in the Bhilwara-Ajmer belt, with Bhilwara at the top. Mica’s relevance comes from its insulating properties and heat resistance, which explain why it is grouped with Rajasthan’s important industrial minerals.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) Tonk is wrong because it is not a major mica producer, and the mica section does not list Tonk among Rajasthan’s mica production areas.
- (B) Udaipur is wrong because it produces some mica, whereas MaargX UPSC by SAARTHI IAS names Bhilwara as the leading district.
- (C) Ajmer is wrong because it is part of the mica belt and has deposits, but production there is smaller than in Bhilwara.
Concept
This tests district-wise mineral distribution in Rajasthan, especially non-metallic industrial minerals. RAS repeats such questions because minerals are a direct link between physical geography, resource location and Rajasthan’s economy.