Type of coal found in India
Q. In which of the following states Gondwana coal is found?
1. Maharashtra
2. Assam
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Jharkhand
5. Sikkim
6. Meghalaya- Published on 29 Oct 15a. 1,2,4
b. 1,2,5
c. 1,4,5
d. All
ANSWER: 1,4,5
- The coal of India is classified under two categories: Gondwana coal and tertiary coal.
- Gondwana coal is found in Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Orisaa, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Telanagana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sikkim.
- Tertiary coal is found in Tamil Nadu, Meghalaya,Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh.