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As of 1 April 2025, which of these states had the largest total geological coal resources in the…

The National Coal Inventory reports about 93.25 billion tonnes of total geological coal resources for Jharkhand, the highest among these four states. The total includes…

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As of 1 April 2025, which of these states had the largest total geological coal resources in the National Coal Inventory?

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The National Coal Inventory reports about 93.25 billion tonnes of total geological coal resources for Jharkhand, the highest among these four states. The total includes proved, indicated and inferred resources.

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Option A

Madhya Pradesh had about 33.56 billion tonnes of total geological coal resources.

Option B

West Bengal had about 34.39 billion tonnes of total geological coal resources.

Option C

Jharkhand had about 93.25 billion tonnes of total geological coal resources.

Option D

Bihar had about 9.35 billion tonnes of total geological coal resources.

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