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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 36

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q36

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Which is the highest quality hard coal of the below?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Anthracite.

  • Anthracite is known to be the hardest coal, is a compact variety of coal having a submetallic luster.
  • It also has the highest carbon content, is the most metamorphosed type of coal, has the fewest impurities, and has the highest energy density of all types of coal.
  • Some other terms for Anthracite are black coal, stone coal, black diamond, and so on.