GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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40 %
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45 %
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47 %
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49 %
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Detailed explanation-1: -Jharkhand is one of the richest mineral zones in the world and boasts of 40% and 29% of India’s mineral and coal reserves, respectively.
Detailed explanation-2: -Jharkhand is one of the largest producers of coal in the country. The significance of coal mining for the eastern state can be estimated from the fact that about 8 per cent of the state government’s revenue comes from coal mining taxes and royalties.
Detailed explanation-3: -Jharkhand has the highest coal reserves in India.
Detailed explanation-4: -Bituminous: It is a medium grade of coal having high heating capacity. It is the most commonly used type of coal for electricity generation in India. Most of bituminous coal is found in Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh.