Minerals Resources Part-II

41. Two leading Coal producing states in India are - [U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Jharkhand and Odisha
(b) Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh
(c) Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh
(d) Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: (b) Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh

Solution:Option (b) is the correct answer when the question was asked. According to data of IMYB 2021, two leading Coal producing (2020-21, P) states are Chhattisgarh & Odisha.

In India, the energy transition away from coal is not happening in the foreseeable future. Although there will be a push for renewable/non-fossil-based energy, the share of coal in the energy basket is going to remain significant in the years ahead. Coal demand in the country is yet to peak as the Economic Survey 2021-22 projects coal demand in the range of 1.3-1.5 billion tonnes by 2030, an increase of 63 percent from the current demand. Thus, as of now, there is no scenario of energy transition away from coal affecting any stakeholders involved in coal mining. But India still imports a large amount of coal from outside and many companies have acquired coal mines overseas to ensure a continuous supply. This scenario exists due to the low productivity of coal and other factors like environmental issues affecting the mining activities.

42. Arrange the following states in descending order of coal production and choose the correct answer using code given below: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

(i) Chhattisgarh

(ii) Jharkhand

(iii) Madhya Pradesh

(iv) Odisha

(a) (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
(b) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
(c) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
(d) (iii), (ii), (iv), (i)

Correct Answer: (c) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)

Solution:Coal, designated as "Black Diamond", is one of the main sources of energy. It is also known as "Fuel Mineral". Chemically, it contains carbon which gives it not only the colour but also determine its thermal capacity. According to the data for the year 2007-08, the top coal producing states were - Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh. According to the 'Indian Minerals Year Book-2021 top 5 coal producing States in 2020-21 (P) were - Chhattisgarh > Odisha > Madhya Pradesh > Jharkhand > Telangana.

43. Which one of the following state is the largest producer of Coal in India? [U.P.P.C.S. (GIC) 2010, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003]

(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Odisha
(d) West Bengal

Correct Answer: (c) Odisha

Solution:Coal, designated as "Black Diamond", is one of the main sources of energy. It is also known as "Fuel Mineral". Chemically, it contains carbon which gives it not only the colour but also determine its thermal capacity. According to the data for the year 2007-08, the top coal producing states were - Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh. According to the 'Indian Minerals Year Book-2021 top 5 coal producing States in 2020-21 (P) were - Chhattisgarh > Odisha > Madhya Pradesh > Jharkhand > Telangana.

44. Which of the following is the largest Coal producing state of India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009, Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2006, U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002]

(a) Chhattisgarh
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Odisha

Correct Answer: (a) Chhattisgarh

Solution:According to data of IMYB 2021, Chhattisgarh (2020-21, P) is the largest Coal producing state in India.

In India, the energy transition away from coal is not happening in the foreseeable future. Although there will be a push for renewable/non-fossil-based energy, the share of coal in the energy basket is going to remain significant in the years ahead. Coal demand in the country is yet to peak as the Economic Survey 2021-22 projects coal demand in the range of 1.3-1.5 billion tonnes by 2030, an increase of 63 percent from the current demand. Thus, as of now, there is no scenario of energy transition away from coal affecting any stakeholders involved in coal mining. But India still imports a large amount of coal from outside and many companies have acquired coal mines overseas to ensure a continuous supply. This scenario exists due to the low productivity of coal and other factors like environmental issues affecting the mining activities.

45. Arrange the following states of India in descending order of their Coal reserves and select the correct answer from the code given below: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

1. Chhattisgarh

2. Jharkhand

3. Madhya Pradesh

4. Odisha

Code:

(a) 2, 4, 1, 3
(b) 2, 1, 4, 3
(c) 1, 4, 3, 2
(d) 3, 2, 1, 4

Correct Answer: (a) 2, 4, 1, 3

Solution:When the question was asked option (a) was correct answer. Coal (Proved) reserves found in major states (1 April, 2021) in chronological order is - Jharkhand > Odisha > Chhattisgarh > West Bengal > Madhya Pradesh.

46. The correct sequence in descending order of the following state in terms of the proved coal reserves, as per the report of the Ministry of Coal as on 1-4-2014 is: [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh
(b) Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand
(c) Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh
(d) Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: (d) Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh

Solution:When the question was asked option (d) was correct answer. The correct sequence in descending order as per the report of Ministry of Coal (Proved) on April 1, 2021 are: Jharkhand (52046 million tonnes), Odisha (43326 million tonnes), Chhattisgarh (31562 million tonnes) and West Bengal (15199 million tonnes).

47. The correct sequence of the following coal producing States in terms of production (2014) in descending order is - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

(a) Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Maharashtra
(b) Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra
(c) Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha
(d) Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra

Correct Answer: (a) Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Maharashtra

Solution:According to Coal Statistics 2014-15, Chhattisgarh registered the highest coal production of (22.5% share) followed by Jharkhand (20.0% share) and Odisha (19.9% share). According to IMYB 2021, top 5 coal producing states in 2020-21 (P) are- Chhattisgarh > Odisha > Madhya Pradesh > Jharkhand > Telangana.

48. Growth of Chota Nagpur industrial region is linked with the discovery of: [U.P.P.C.S. (SPL) (Mains) 2004]

(a) Bauxite
(b) Coal
(c) Iron ore
(d) Manganese

Correct Answer: (b) Coal

Solution: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

49. Jharkhand's share in total coal production in the the country, is: [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above

Solution:According to the data IMYB, 2021, Jharkhand's share in total coal production in the year 2020-21 (P) was 16.66%. None of the option are correct.

50. Three leading producers of Coal in descending order are- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

(a) Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Jharkhand
(b) Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha
(c) Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand
(d) Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: (a) Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Jharkhand

Solution:According to the data for the year 2008-09, the maximum share in coal production was of Chhattisgarh (20.7%) followed by Odisha (20.0%) and Jharkhand (19.5%). As per IMYB 2021, the share of state in coal production (2020-21, P) was - Chhattisgarh (22.12%), Odisha (21.53%) and Madhya Pradesh (18.51%).