In India, the coking coal mines were nationalised in the year ______.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 2 (1972)
Explanation:
Nationalization of coal mines in India was carried out in two phases. In the first phase, coking coal mines were nationalized in 1972. This was followed by the nationalization of non-coking coal mines in 1973. The main objective of this move was to prevent unscientific mining of coal mines by private owners and to protect the interests of workers.
Additional Facts:
Act: It was implemented under the Coking Coal Mines (Nationalization) Act, 1972.
Coal India Limited (CIL): Following nationalization, Coal India Limited was established in 1975, which is today the world's largest coal producing company.
Coking coal: This is a type of coal primarily used for the manufacture of iron and steel.
Possible questions for the upcoming exam:
In which year were non-coking coal mines nationalized?
(Answer: 1973)
Which is India's largest coal producing company?
(Answer: Coal India Limited)
What is India's global rank in coal production?
(Answer: Second)