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Which type of coal is most abundant in Indian coal deposits?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 8 · Science · Coal and Petroleum
  1. Anthracite
  2. Lignite
  3. Bituminous
  4. Sub-bituminous
Answer
Bituminous

The correct answer is Bituminous — Answer is the correct option.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the main types of coal: anthracite, bituminous, sub-bituminous, lignite.
  2. Recall that India has extensive bituminous coal reserves.
  3. Select the most abundant type.
  4. Answer is the correct option.
Common mistake: Confusing coal types with lignite versus bituminous

Concept tested: Types of coal

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