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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2015 — General Studies · Question 158 of 200

Q158
Geography (incl. West Bengal)West Bengal Geography
The most superior industrial coal of West Bengal is of
  1. a.Lignite variety
  2. b.Anthracite variety
  3. c.Bituminous variety
  4. d.None of the above

Answer: (C) Bituminous variety

The coal found in West Bengal's Raniganj coalfield is predominantly of the Bituminous variety, which is the most widely used industrial coal. It has carbon content ranging from 60–80% and is dense, compact, and usually black. While Anthracite has higher carbon content, it is not found in significant quantities in West Bengal.

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