Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following is the largest bituminous coalfield in India?

Options:

Yellandu

Talcher

Rampur

Jharia

Correct Answer:

Jharia

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Jharia

The largest bituminous coalfield in India is Jharia. Jharia is located in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand and boasts the biggest reserves of coking coal in the country, estimated at around 19.4 billion tonnes. It's a significant contributor to India's coal production.