Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following are major coal fields in India?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Jharia and Raniganj.
Key Points
- Jharia
- One of India’s largest and most productive coal fields is also home to some of the longest-burning fires in the world.
- Jharia coalfield is a large coal field located in the east of India in Jharia, Jharkhand.
- Jharia represents the largest coal reserves in India having estimated reserves of 19.4 billion tons of coking coal.
- The coal field lies in the Damodar River Valley and covers about 110 square miles (280 square km) and produces bituminous coal suitable for coke.
- Raniganj
- Raniganj(2nd largest coalfield in India in terms of reserves) is famous for the most reliable quality of cooking coal(long flame and high heat value).
- It is a part of the Pashchim Bardhman district of West Bengal.
- It is the first place where coal mining started in India
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