Which is the most abundantly available fossil fuel in India
Minerals and Energy Resources (10)Which is the most abundantly available fossil fuel in India? Assess the importance of its different forms.
Answer
Abundantly available fossil fuel in India is Coal.
- Peat - has low carbon and high moisture content and low heating capacity.
- Lignite - is a low grade brown coal which is soft with high moisture content. It is used for generating electricity.
- Bituminous - is the most popular coal of commercial use. It has a special value for smelting iron in blast furnaces.
- Anthracite - is the highest quality hard coal.
Exam Year:
2015
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