Question 33
EasyOriginal questionThe Jharia coalfield, India's main source of coking coal, lies in which state?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Jharia lies in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand.
It is the country's principal source of coking coal, which steel-making needs.
Raniganj, just across the border in West Bengal, is the other historic field of the Damodar valley.
Worth noting
Jharia is also known for underground coal seam fires that have burned for more than a century.
- Concept
- Location of the Jharia coalfield
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
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