SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 46

SSC CGL - 18 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q46

The colour of an emerald is generally ______.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. green

  • An emerald typically has a green hue.
  • The vivid green hues of emeralds make them valuable.
  • Eye-visible inclusions can be seen in almost all natural emeralds.
  • Small growths known as inclusions appear inside the emerald as it forms. Emeralds have been discovered in Rajasthan's Udaipur, Rajsamand, and Ajmer districts at a number of locations.