Question
Discuss the significance of coal in India.
Solution
In India, coal is the most abundantly available fossil fuel.
(i)It provides a substantial part of the nation’s energy needs.
(ii)It is used for power generation, to supply energy to industry as well as for domestic needs.
(iii)India is highly dependent on coal for meeting its commercial energy requirements.
(i)It provides a substantial part of the nation’s energy needs.
(ii)It is used for power generation, to supply energy to industry as well as for domestic needs.
(iii)India is highly dependent on coal for meeting its commercial energy requirements.
