Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The majority of coal reserves in India belong to the Gondwana period and are primarily of non-coking grade.
2.Mica is mainly used in the electronic and electrical industries.
3.Tertiary coal deposits are primarily located in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Gujarat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2, and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • About 80% of coal deposits in India are of Gondwana origin and are of non-coking grade. Major Gondwana coalfields include Jharia, Raniganj, Bokaro, etc.
  • Mica is used in the electrical and electronic industries. High-quality mica is found in Hazaribagh plateau (Jharkhand) and Nellore district (Andhra Pradesh).
  • While brown coal (lignite) is found in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Gujarat, these are not the main regions for tertiary coal deposits. Tertiary coal is primarily found in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Nagaland.

Source: Class 12 NCERT India People And Economy

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