Question

Statement 1: Peat is classified into Lignite, Bituminous, and Anthracite.

Statement 2: Lignite contains 60% - 70% carbon.

Identify each of the above statements as true or false and choose the correct option given below.

• A. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
• B. Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false
• C. Both statements are true and statement 1 explains statement 2.
• D. Both statements are true and statement 2 explains statement 1

Answer 1

The correct option is B Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false

The earliest material created in the formation of coal is Peat. Technically it is not coal but a related substance. It can be considered as something that comes somewhere between fossil fuel and biomass. It has low carbon and high moisture content and low heating capacity. Coal is formed after the formation of Peat, and it has been classified into three categories—Lignite, bituminous and Anthracite. Lignite is low-grade brown coal having about 60 to 70 % carbon. It is soft and has high moisture content.