Question

is a low grade brown coal having about 60 to 70 percent carbon content.

• A. Bituminous
• B. Lignite
• C. Peat

Answer 1

The correct option is B Lignite

Lignite is a low grade brown coal having about 60 to 70 percent carbon content. It is soft and has high moisture content. It is primarily used for the generation of electricity. Neyveli in Tamil
Nadu is known for having reserves of lignite.