Previous Year Question
Which type of granite is found in Jalore district of Rajasthan?
A.
Black Granite
B.
Rakhee Green Granite
C.
Rosy Pink Granite
D.
Merry Gold Granite
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
Rosy Pink is a well-known coloured granite variety associated with Rajasthan, and Jalore is one of the major granite-producing regions of the state.
The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), Government of India, in its Indian Minerals Yearbook – Granite, lists Rosy Pink among
the important granite varieties of Rajasthan. The same government publication also identifies Jalore as one of Rajasthan's major granite-producing districts.