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A geologist says nearly all of India's coal lies in a few river valleys. What share, and which valleys?
AOver 97 per cent, Damodar and Sone
BAbout 50 per cent, Ganga and Yamuna
CAbout 25 per cent, Narmada and Tapi
DOver 97 per cent, Indus and Sutlej
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Over 97 per cent, Damodar and Sone
1. Coal is concentrated in Gondwana valleys.
2. Over 97 per cent lies in the Damodar, Sone, Mahanadi and Godavari valleys.
3. The alluvial plains have none.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Geography, India People and Economy, Chapter 7, Mineral and Energy Resources._
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