One of the most critical topics for energy geography. It details the structural differences between Gondwana (Damodar, Son, Mahanadi valleys) and Tertiary coal (Northeast, Neyveli Lignite), grade variations, and coal-bed methane potentials.
Arrange the following states in descending order of coal production and choose the correct answer using code given below:
(i) Chhattisgarh (ii) Jharkhand
(iii) Madhya Pradesh (iv) Odisha
Code :
Correct Answer:
(A) (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
According to PIB Delhi report on 7 August 2024. The major coal producing States in the country are Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra & West Bengal.
Ques: 2
In Uttar Pradesh, coal deposits are found in
Correct Answer:
(B) Singrauli Region
Singrauli region lies in the Sonbhadra District of Uttar Pradesh. Deposits of Coal are found in this region.
Ques: 3
Growth of Chota Nagpur industrial region is linked with the discovery of
Correct Answer:
(B) Coal
Chota Nagpur industrial region is extended in Jharkhand, North Odisha and West Bengal and is famous for its heavy metallurgical industry. The discovery of coal in the Damodar Valley is the main reason for the development of this region.
Ques: 4
In which one of the following states are Namchik-Namphuk coal fields located ?
Correct Answer:
(A) Arunachal Pradesh
Namchik- Namphuk coal fi elds are situated at Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Ques: 5
The Korba coalfield is located in –
Correct Answer:
(B) Chhattisgarh
Korba coalfield is located in Korba district of Chhattisgarh in the basin of the Hasdeo river. Korba Coalfield covers an area of about 530 square kilometres. Coal has been mined in Korba coalfields since 1941, but large scale production could be initiated only on completion of the Champa-Korba rail link in 1955.
Ques: 6
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the list :
List- I List- II
(Coal producing Areas) (Coalfields)
Damodar Valley 1. Talcher
Son Valley 2. Barakar
Godavari Valley 3. Umaria
Mahanadi Valley 4. Singareni
Code :
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(A) 2 3 4 1
The correct match is as follows :
(Coal producing Areas) (Coalfields)
Damodar Valley Barakar
Son Valley Umaria
Godavari Valley Singareni
Mahanadi Valley Talcher
Ques: 7
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
List-I List-II
(Coalfields) (States)
Rajmahal 1. West Bengal
Sohagpur 2. Chhattisgarh
Bisrampur 3. Madhya Pradesh
Raniganj 4. Jharkhand
Code :
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(B) 4 3 2 1
Ques: 8
Talcher is a famous coal region, located in :
Correct Answer:
(D)
Odisha
Talcher is a prominent coal region in Angul district of Odisha. The management of coal region in Talcher is in the hands of Mahanadi Coalfield Ltd., a subsidiary of Coal India Limited.
Ques: 9
Coal mines in Jharkhand are located at :
Correct Answer:
(A) Jharia
Jharia coalfield is located in Dhanbad district of Jharkhand. Most of the Coking Coal Reserve are found here. Jamshedpur is famous for Iron/Steel industry; Lohardaga is famous for the production of Bauxite and Ranchi is famous for heavy machines.