Question

Read the characteristics given in the box and identify the type of coal from the option given below:

This is low grade brown coal.
The principal reserves are in Neyveli in Tamilnadu.
It is soft with high moisture content.

• A. Pit Coal
• B. Anthracite Coal
• C. Lignite Coal
• D. Bituminous Coal

Hint:

Lignite = Brown, moist, soft coal found in Neyveli (TN).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Lignite, a low-quality brown coal, has a high moisture level and lower carbon concentration. Major deposits of this coal type are located in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu. Softer than other coal types, lignite is primarily used for generating electricity.