INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Tamil nadu is the largest producer of lignite coal.

Detailed explanation-2: -China is the top country by production of lignite coal in the world. As of 2021, production of lignite coal in China was 249, 283 thousand short tons that accounts for 22.33% of the world’s production of lignite coal.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Neyveli. Neyveli is the largest lignite coalfield in India. Neyveli is located in Tamil Nadu, coal found in Neyveli has more than 35 percent carbon content.

Detailed explanation-4: -The largest lignite reserves are present in Tamil Nadu.

Detailed explanation-5: -Detailed Solution Neyveli district is the largest producer of lignite at Tamil Nadu. The greater use of lignite is in electricity generation. Anthracite and Bituminous are further sources of coal.