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I am a non-renewable resource, and I am liable for 55% of energy needs of India. China is my largest producer in the world. Jharkhand is the state where I am produced in the largest quantity in India, followed by Chhattisgarh. I have also been a very popular energy source since colonial times. Who am I?

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Petroleum
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Bauxite
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Coal
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Mica
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The correct option is C Coal
Coal is the fossil fuel which has been immensely popular since the colonial times. China has the world's largest coal reserves. In India, Jharkhand is the largest coal-producing state, followed by Chhattisgarh. Coal is one of the most important fossil fuels in India and is liable for 55% of the country's energy needs. Coal is also used in fuelling furnaces that extract iron and indirectly contribute to other industries as well.

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