WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which coalfield in West Bengal was the first to start coal mining in India?

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

Answer options

  1. Raniganj Coalfield
  2. Birbhum Coalfield
  3. Deocha-Pachami Coalfield
  4. Barjora Coalfield

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Raniganj Coalfield