Q. With regard to Gondwana coal, which of the following statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
1 only
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B
3 only
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C
2 and 3 only
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D
1, 2 and 3
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Solution
The correct option is B
3 only Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Godawana coal deposits accounts for major coal deposits in India, Tertiary deposits account for minor sections of coal.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Gondwana coal deposits are located in Damodar valley. Beside, the Godavari, Mahanadi, Son and Wardha valley also contain coal deposits.
Statement 3 is correct: Gondwana coal is mainly laminated bituminous coal in which carbon content varies between 60% to 90%.