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.

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Lignite = Brown, moist, soft coal found in Neyveli (TN).
Updated On: May 20, 2025
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Lignite is a low-grade brown coal with high moisture content and less carbon content. Its principal reserves are found in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu. It is softer compared to other types of coal and is used mainly for power generation.
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