Question

Which of the following countries is the world's largest producer of coal ?
1. Russia
2. China
3. India
4. USA

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : China

The correct answer is China.

• China is the world's largest producer of coal.
• Coal is a solid organic material that is used as a fuel.

• Coal is very important as it is a major source of energy.
• About 35% to 40% of the total energy is produced from coal.
• Four types of coal are available in the market known as Anthracite, Bituminous, Lignite, and Peat.
• China is followed by India, the US, Australia, and Indonesia as the major coal-producing countries.
• The process of coal mining and energy production from coal is very directly harmful to the environment.
• Coal is a major factor behind acid rain.
• The most damaging result of the use of coal has been seen in the form of global warming. 

• India is second on the list of the world's largest coal-producing countries, producing around 783 million tonnes in 2019,  just under 10% of the global share.