SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -The principal lignite reserves are in Neyveli in Tamil Nadu and are used for generation of electricity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tamil nadu is the largest producer of lignite coal.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lignite is the most important domestic energy source and dominated electricity production in Turkey for many years. Recently, new lignite coal reserves have been explored and are thought to contain 15.6 billion tons, which would constitute about 7.1% of the total world’s lignite reserves.