GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Economically exploitable lignite occurs in
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Andhra Pradesh
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Tamil Nadu
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Karnataka
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Kerala
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The principal lignite reserves are in Neyveli in Tamil Nadu and are used for generation of electricity.
Detailed explanation-2: -Indian lignite deposits occur in the Tertiary sediments in the southern and western parts of peninsular shield particularly in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Jammu & Kashmir. The total known geological reserves of lignite as on 1.4.
Detailed explanation-3: -The significant lignite deposits of India occur in the states Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, and Kerala.
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