Question

Panna mines (M.P.) are famous for which mineral?

Hint:

It is a precious stone, not a metal.

Answer 1

This question is about a mineral resource linked to a specific place in India.

1. Panna district in Madhya Pradesh sits on rock formations that contain diamond bearing kimberlite.
2. Mining here has taken place for a very long time, both by government operations and by licensed individual diggers.
3. India does not have many natural diamond sources, which makes Panna a notable exception.
4. The mineral extracted here is diamond, valued for jewellery and industrial use.

The answer is diamond.