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UPSC 2013 · Q61 · Geography › Economic & Mineral Geography · Save

Which of the following is/are the characteristic/characteristics of Indian coal?

  1. High ash content
  2. Low sulphur content
  3. Low ash fusion temperature

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
UPSC 2013 · Q63 · Geography › Economic & Mineral Geography · Save

Consider the following statements :

  1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.
  2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
  3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) None
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Answer: (b) 2 only
UPSC 2013 · Q77 · Geography › Economic & Mineral Geography · Save

Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India?

(a) Engineering
(b) Paper and pulp
(c) Textiles
(d) Thermal power
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Answer: (d) Thermal power