WBCS.LIVE practice question

Tertiary Coals occur in which of the following states in India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Haryana
  2. Uttarakhand
  3. Bihar
  4. Meghalaya

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Meghalaya

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Meghalaya. Tertiary coal deposits in India are mainly found in the north-eastern states, especially in Meghalaya, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland. In Meghalaya, important coalfields are located in Garo Hills, Khasi Hills, and Jaintia Hills. Tertiary coals are younger than Gondwana coals, formed during the Oligocene–Miocene period, and are generally of low ash content but high sulphur content. These coals are mostly used in cement, brick, and small-scale industries.