Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Mineral and Energy resources

Question:
Coal occurs in rock sequences in India mainly of which of the following geological ages?
Options:
Gondwana deposits
Tertiary Deposits
Both 1 and 2
None of the above
Correct Answer:
Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
Coal is a one of the important minerals which is mainly used in the generation of thermal power and smelting of iron ore. Coal occurs in rock sequences mainly of two geological ages, namely Gondwana and tertiary deposits.