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Which among the following are the different varieties of coal?
A
Bauxite
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B
Lignite
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C
Bituminous
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D
Anthracite
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Solution
The correct option is D Anthracite <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->
Coal is formed after the formation of peat and it has been classified in three categories. Lignite, bituminous and Anthracite. Lignite is a low grade brown coal having about 60 to 70% carbon and Anthracite is the highest quality coal having carbon content more than 86%.