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Coal Production, Supply, Imports and Demand (FY24-25 and CY25) (16)Coal Distribution & Marketing, E-Auction, NCDP and Transport Modes (14)

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What was India's all-India coal production in FY 2024-25, marking the highest ever?Read the answer and worked solution →What was the year-on-year growth of all-India coal production in FY 2024-25?Read the answer and worked solution →Coal contributes more than what share to India's primary commercial energy?Read the answer and worked solution →What share of India's total power generation came from coal-fired power plants?Read the answer and worked solution →

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What was India's all-India coal production in FY 2024-25, marking the highest ever?

  1. 1150.63 Million Tonne
  2. 997.83 Million Tonne
  3. 893.19 Million Tonne
  4. 1047.52 Million Tonne
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Correct answer: D. 1047.52 Million Tonne

FY 2024-25 saw the highest ever all-India coal production at 1047.523 Million Tonne, up from 997.826 MT in FY 2023-24, registering a growth of about 4.98%. (Source: Ministry of Coal Year-End Review 2025.)

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What was the year-on-year growth of all-India coal production in FY 2024-25?

  1. About 5.38%
  2. About 11.71%
  3. About 4.98%
  4. About 0.23%
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Correct answer: C. About 4.98%

FY 2024-25 production grew about 4.98% over FY 2023-24 (1047.523 MT vs 997.826 MT). The 11.71% figure was the FY 2023-24 growth over FY 2022-23. 5.38% was the supply growth, and 0.23% was a calendar-year provisional figure. ( Source: MoC Year-End Review 2025.)

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Coal contributes more than what share to India's primary commercial energy?

  1. About 80%
  2. About 25%
  3. About 55%
  4. About 40%
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Correct answer: C. About 55%

Coal is the mainstay of India's energy mix, contributing MORE THAN 55% to primary commercial energy. In total power generation, coal-fired plants account for about 72%. ( Source: MoC Year-End Review 2025, Introduction.)

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