GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN ECONOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
At which of the following places was the mining of coal started in 1774?
A
Chhindwara
B
Dhanbad
C
Ranchi
D
Raniganj
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Raniganj Coalfield, is the birth place of coal mining in the country. In 1774, first mining operation in the country was started in this Coalfield by Sumner & Healy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Coal mining in India first started in West Bengal at Raniganj Coalfield in the year 1774.

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