GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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The following two states are largest producers of Coal in India?
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Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh
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Madhya Pradesh & Orissa
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Bihar & West Bengal
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Andhra Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh are largest coal producing states of India.
Detailed explanation-2: -Coal in India has been mined since 1774, and India is the second largest producer and consumer of coal after China, mining 777.31 million metric tons (856.84 million short tons) in FY 2022. Around 30% of coal is imported.
Detailed explanation-3: -China is the largest coal-producing country in the world, with production reaching 3, 942 million tonnes, a 2.5% growth. The country’s coal mine production is expected to remain flat, at a CAGR of just 1.1% between 2021 and 2025, to reach 4.1 billion tonnes in 2025.
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