Coal Mines Authority Limited (CMAL) with headquarters at Calcutta, was set up by the Government in May, ______ to manage non-coking coal mines.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The Government of India established the Coal Mines Authority Limited (CMAL) in May 1973 for the scientific and systematic management of the country's coal resources.
Its primary objective was to take over the management and development of non-coking coal mines, which had been nationalized that same year.
Headquartered in Calcutta (now Kolkata), this body played a pivotal role in eliminating private monopolies within the coal sector and boosting production.
Subsequently, in 1975, it was renamed 'Coal India Limited.' This decision marked a significant step towards strengthening India's energy security and industrial base.
Answer: Option 3