Question

Critically examine the importance of coal as an energy resource.
(Class 10 SSt Sample Question Paper)

Answer 1

SOLUTION:
In commercial field coal is the major source of energy in India.

India's commercial energy requirements are in the following areas:

1.ELECTRICITY GENERATION: In India the majority of electricity generation plants are based on burning of coal for generating steam to run turbines.

2.HEATING IN INDUSTRIES: Many Industries in India use coal to fire furnaces for providing the heat required to melt the metal.

3.STEEL MANUFACTURE: In Steel plants blast furnaces uses coal for providing the heat required to melt a metal.

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