Which one of the following places is known for lignite deposits?

Khetri

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Neyveli

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Bailadila

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Bokaro

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Solution

The correct option is B Neyveli
Neyveli is located 62 kilometres (39 mi) inland from Bay of Bengal, west of Pondicherry and 197 kilometres (122 mi) south of Chennai.
The town was developed in 1956 after the establishment of Neyveli Lignite Corporation, a public sector enterprise.
NLC India Limited is a government-owned lignite mining and power generating company in India.
NLC operates the largest open-pit lignite mines in India.

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