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Coal mining started at Raniganj in West Bengal in _______.

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1700

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1765

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1774

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1779

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The correct option is C 1774
Raniganj coal mining is the birthplace of the coal mining in the country. It was started in 1774. The raniganj coalfield also contains large reserves of iron ore.

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