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Which among the following is the largest coalfield in India?

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

Answer options

  1. Talcher
  2. Rampur
  3. Yellandu
  4. Jharia

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Jharia

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Jharia šŸ“š Explanation: The Jharia coalfield, located in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand, holds the record for being the largest and most valuable store of coking coal in India. It is central to the country's iron and steel industries. The field has been a major production center for over a century but face serious environmental challenges due to long-standing underground coal fires. It remains a vital asset for national heavy industry.