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Which type of coal is mostly found in india
(A) Anthracite
(B) Bituminous
(C) Lignite
(D) Peat

Answer
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Hint: Coal is a highly sensitive, dark, or brown rock, especially made of carbon. It was built over millions of years by the use of topsoil pressure applied to the soles of plants buried beneath the ground. The cost of coal reserves in our country (measured by the Gross Calorific Value), is unfortunately lower than that of global coal reserves.

Complete answer:
As one of the least expensive and abundant energy sources in India, coal is mainly used for the following: Energy generation of thermal power plants. Production of steel with the help of coking coal. Gasoline fuels for gasification and coal water. In alumina refineries, paper production, and the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Bituminous is the most commonly used coal. Coal India Limited strives to bring transparency and accountability to the entire production and marketing process of all stakeholders including Indian citizens. Third Party Sampling offers a highly efficient system to achieve the same. The third sample assists with a quality check of coal, which contributes to: Environment The efficiency of the thermal power station The cost of power generation (Both Domestic and Industrial) and the volatile effect on prices of some products due to the high cost of importing Bituminous Type of coal widely available in India. It is mainly found in the provinces of Jharkhand, Orissa, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.

Therefore, the correct option is (B)

Note: Coal India Limited has set a goal to integrate 100% coal shipping under Third Party Sampling (TPS), which will help reduce pollution, increase the efficiency of thermal power stations, and thus provide cheaper electricity to Indian families and industries.