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Q55 (NDA-I/2019) Geography › Indian Economic Geography › Fossil fuel resources Answer Verified

Which one of the following is the correct seence of proved coal reserves in the Indian States in decreasing order?

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According to the Geological Survey of India and the Ministry of Coal, the distribution of coal reserves in India follows a specific hierarchy. Jharkhand holds the largest share of coal reserves, accounting for approximately 26% to 29% of the national total [2]. It is followed by Odisha, which possesses about 24% to 25% of the reserves [4]. Chhattisgarh ranks third with approximately 17% to 18% of the total coal deposits [3]. West Bengal follows as the fourth major state, holding roughly 10% to 11% of the reserves, primarily centered around the historic Raniganj coalfield [3]. While Odisha has recently emerged as the leading producer of coal, Jharkhand remains the state with the highest 'proved' or geological reserves [1]. Therefore, the correct decreasing order of coal reserves is Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal.

Sources

  1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 8: Energy Resources > Source: Provisional Coal Statistics 2016–17, Coal Controller's Organization, Kolkata. > p. 3
  2. [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 8: Energy Resources > Coal Reserves in India 2017–18 > p. 2
  3. [4] https://coal.nic.in/sites/default/files/2023-10/17-10-2023a-wn.pdf
  4. [3] https://mlsu.ac.in/econtents/1895_Distribution%20of%20Coal%20&%20Petroleum%20in%20India.pdf
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