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SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 42

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2020 - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q42

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The Korba Coalfield is located in the Indian state of ______.
 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Chhattisgarh.

  • The Korba Coalfield is situated in the Korba district of Chhattisgarh, within the basin of the Hasdeo River, a tributary of the Mahanadi River. It is one of India's important coal-producing regions.
  • According to the Geological Survey of India, as of January 1, 2004, the Korba Coalfield had total non-coking coal reserves of approximately 10,074.77 million tonnes. Of this, around 7,732.87 million tonnes lie at depths up to 300 meters, while 2,341.90 million tonnes are located at depths between 300 and 600 meters.
  • Although mining in this region began in 1941, large-scale coal production started only after the completion of the Champa-Korba rail link in 1955, which significantly improved transportation and accessibility.