Question

Which of the following statements are correct? \[ \begin{aligned} A.&\ \text{Gondwana coal contributes to the largest proportion of both the reserves and production of coal.} B.&\ \text{Gondwana coal is about 250 million years old.} C.&\ \text{Gondwana fields have largely anthracite coal.} D.&\ \text{The Gondwana coal is almost free from moisture but it contains sulphur and phosphorous in small quantities.} \end{aligned} \] Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B and D only
• B. A, B and C only
• C. B, C and D only
• D. A, C and D only

Hint:

Gondwana Coal: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Age} &\rightarrow \text{About 250 Million Years}, \text{Type} &\rightarrow \text{Bituminous}, \text{Major Share} &\rightarrow \text{Indian Coal Production}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Gondwana = Great Bituminous Coal.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A