Question

Coal found in Chotanagpur plateau is a
i. Potential resource
ii. Actual resource
iii. Ubiquitous resource
iv. None of the above​

Answer 1

Answer:

Mining activities are well developed in Chota Nagpur plateau because it is rich in mineral deposits.

Minerals like Mica, Bauxite, Copper, Limestone, Iron ore and coal are found here.

The Damodar valley is rich with coal deposits and it is considered as the prime center of coking coal in the country.

Massive coal deposits are found in the central basin. The important coalfields in the basin are Jharia, Raniganj, West Bokaro, East Bokaro, and Ramgarh.

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