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What was India's standing globally in terms of coal reserves as of April 2025?
ALargest
BFifth largest
CTenth largest
DSecond largest
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Fifth largest
India holds the FIFTH-largest coal reserves in the world, with an estimated total coal resource of about 401 BILLION TONNE as of April 2025. (Source: MoC Year-End Review 2025, Exploration section.)
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