Question

After Jharia which of the following has got 2^nd largest proven reserves of coal in Jharkhand?
1. West Bokaro
2. South Karnapura
3. North Karnapura
4. Rajmahal

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : North Karnapura

The correct answer is North Karnapura.

• After Jharia, North Karnapura has got 2nd largest proven reserves of coal in Jharkhand.
• Jharkhand owns about 40% of the total mineral resources of India.
• It occupies the first position in coal reserves, 2nd position in Iron, 3rd position in Copper ore reserve.
• Further, it is the only state in India to produce coking coal, uranium, and pyrite.
• Jharkhand has 45563 million tonnes proven reserves.
• Jharia coalfield represents the largest coal reserves in India.
• North Karanpura Coalfield is located in Ranchi, Hazaribagh, Chatra and Latehar districts of Jharkhand
• North Karnapura produces more than 20 million tonnes per annum and comes second after Jharia coalfields.
• There are nine coal blocks in Jharkhand - Gondulpara (Hazaribagh), Choritand Tiliaya (Bokaro), Chakla (Latehar), Chitarpur( Latehar), North Dhadu (Latehar), Seregarha (Latehar), Rajhara North(Central and Eastern, Palamu), Urma Paharitola (Dumka and Pakur) and Brahmadiha (Giridih).