GK
INDIAN ECONOMY
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Question
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Which state in India is estimated to have the largest coal reserves in India?
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Bihar
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Jharkhand
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Madhya Pradesh
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Orissa
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Option D) Jharkhand: This option is correct as Jharkhand has the largest Coal reserves in India with 83.15 billion tonnes. It is located in north-east India and produces more than 26% of the total production.
Detailed explanation-2: -Jharkhand is rich in mineral resources such as coal (27.3% of India’s reserves), iron ore (26% of India’s reserves), copper ore (18.5% of India’s reserves), uranium, mica, bauxite, granite, limestone, silver, graphite, magnetite and dolomite.
Detailed explanation-3: -Jharia coalfield is a large coal field located in the east of India in Jharia, Jharkhand. Jharia represents the largest coal reserves in India having estimated reserves of 19.4 billion tonnes of coking coal.
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