Coal Resources of India

Coal resources refer to the reserves of coal, which is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock composed primarily of carbon, along with various other elements like hydrogen, sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen. These resources encompass deposits of coal that can be mined and utilized for various purposes, such as energy generation, industrial processes, and heating.

Types of Coals

  • Peat: This is the precursor to coal and is not considered as true coal. It has low energy content and high moisture levels.
  • Lignite: Also known as brown coal, lignite is a low-rank coal with relatively low energy content and high moisture levels. ....
Do You Want to Read More?
Subscribe Now
To get access to detailed content

Already a Member? Login here

Take Annual Subscription and get the following Advantage
The annual members of the Civil Services Chronicle can read the monthly content of the magazine as well as the Chronicle magazine archives.
Readers can study all the material since 2018 of the Civil Services Chronicle monthly issue in the form of Chronicle magazine archives.
Be an Annual Subscriber

Geography Of India