Question

Jharia is famous for:
(A) Coal
(B) Iron Ore
(C) Copper
(D) Mica

Answer 1

Hint: Jharia is famous for a type of black sedimentary rock. It was the main source of trade in British time. Almost 90% of the total production of it is used for generating electricity in the United States.

Complete answer:
Jharia is famous for the production of coal. The region is located in Eastern India. The district is also known by the name of ‘land of bush or forest'. Jharkhand has immense mineral resources ranging from iron ore, mica, bauxite and several other minerals. Coal in Jharkhand is generally tunneled from the fields of Jharia, which is located in Jharia. Jharia coalfield is one of the largest coal supplies in India which not only provides coal to our country but to most parts of the world.Coal is a sedimentary rock of hard nature which is formed from the peat, by the pressure of rocks. It can be burned to generate coke and can be used in smelting of the metals. Coal is mainly formed from carbon but it is also composed of hydrogen, sulphur, oxygen and nitrogen. We can burn coal in order to obtain energy and heat and it gives about a quarter of the world’s heating needs.
So. the correct answer is Option A.

Note: The mining and burning of coal leads to various environmental problems. Exposure to coal dust can lead to the problem of pneumoconiosis, affecting the lungs of the miners. When burnt without scrubbers, it can lead to acid rain and smog. Coal mining can damage large areas of natural habitats, affecting the flora and fauna of that region. It leads to both air pollution and water pollution. Other coal mines in India are Raniganj, Chinakuri and Korba.