MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA
INDIAN MINERALS AND INDUSTRIES
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Question
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In the realm of coal production in the world, India ranks: [NDA 2002]
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first
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second
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third
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fourth
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -India produces 761, 662, 038 tons of Coal per year and ranks 2nd in the world.
Detailed explanation-2: -India is the third largest coal producer in the world and the eighth largest importer. With annual production of 310 million tonnes and imports of almost 25 million tonnes, coal provides one-third of energy supply in India.
Detailed explanation-3: -India has the fifth largest coal reserve in the world. The eastern states of jharkhand, chattisgarh, orissa and west bengal account for more than 70% of the country’s coal reserves. The southern state of tamil nadu hosts most of the country’s lignite deposits.
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