In which month and year was Coal India Limited (CIL) formed?
- August 1947
- October 1956
- November 1975
- January 1980
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Correct answer: C. November 1975
Coal India Limited came into being in November 1975 with the Government taking over private coal mines.
At inception it had a modest production of 79 MT.
Today CIL is the single largest coal producer in the world. (
Source: Annual Report 2025-26 Ch 8 Public Sector Undertakings.)