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The 'Raniganj' coalfield predominantly contains high-quality coal from which geological period?

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

Answer options

  1. Tertiary
  2. Cretaceous
  3. Gondwana
  4. Quaternary

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Gondwana

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Gondwana šŸ“š Explanation: The Raniganj coalfield, located mainly in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal, was the very first commercial coal mine opened in India by the British in 1774. The high-quality non-coking coal found here belongs exclusively to the ancient Gondwana geological period (Permian age). This coal has a high volatile content and is extensively used for thermal power generation.