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The 'Bakra' and 'Ramnagar' collieries are geologically associated with which major coalfield region in West Bengal?

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

Answer options

  1. Raniganj
  2. Barjora
  3. Mejia
  4. Birbhum

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Raniganj

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Raniganj šŸ“š Explanation: The Raniganj coalfield in the Paschim Bardhaman district is the absolute oldest and one of the most critical coal-producing regions in India. The Bakra and Ramnagar collieries are major active mining blocks located directly within this historic Gondwana geological coalfield. They produce vast quantities of high-quality, non-coking thermal coal that heavily powers the industrial and manufacturing belt of West Bengal.