Lignite coal reserves in India can be found in which among the following state s 1 Tamil Nadu 2 Raja...........

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Lignite coal reserves in India can be found in which among the following state/s:

1. Tamil Nadu

2. Rajasthan

3. Gujarat

4. Jammu and Kashmir

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1 only

1&3 only

1&2 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Lignite, which is also known as brown coal, is a lower grade coal. It contains about 45 to 55 per cent carbon.
Lignite coal is mainly produced in two states – Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. Small lignite coal fields are also found in Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir. Neyveli is the lignite field in Tamil Nadu which is located in South Arcol district. Neyveli is the largest lignite coal mine of India. This field supplies fuel for thermal power generation in Tamil Nadu.