Q. Which of the following regions is correctly matched with coal reserves?
1.Ob-Basin – Russia
2.Natal – Australia
3.Singrauli – India
4.Sichuan- Japan
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Ob-Basin – Russia: The Ob River Basin in Russia is a major geological region, and Western Siberia (including areas near the Ob Basin) has significant coal, oil, and natural gas It is a key coal-bearing region.
- Natal is a region in South Africa, not Australia. South Africa’s Natal region has some coal reserves, but Natal is not in Australia, so this match is geographically incorrect.
- Singrauli is one of the major coal mining regions in India, located across Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. It is part of the Central Indian Coal Belt.
- Sichuan coal reserve is located in China.
Source:https://lotusarise.com/distribution-of-key-natural-resources-across-the-world-upsc/
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