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
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 3 only

[D] 1, 2, and 3

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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