Question

    In India, two leading (foremost) states in terms of coal

    production are:
    A Jharkhand and Odisha Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    India's coal resources are mainly found in the Gondwana formations of the peninsular India and the younger tertiary formations of the northeastern region. According to FY 2020-21 data, Jharkhand produced 119.296 MT of coal, Odisha produced 158.063 MT, Chhattisgarh produced 132.531 MT, and Madhya Pradesh produced 132.531 MT of coal. Hence, Jharkhand and Odisha are the foremost states in terms of coal production.

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