
| Question | The major bituminous type coal is mined at which of the following locations? | |
| Type | multiple_choice | |
| Option | Raniganj | correct |
| Option | Malda | incorrect |
| Option | Murshidabad | incorrect |
| Option | Hooghly | incorrect |
| Solution | West Bengal is known for its superior industrial coal, primarily of the Bituminous variety. The region’s coal mining operations focus on extracting high-grade bituminous coal from key areas such as Bardhaman (including Raniganj, Dishergarh, Kulti, Jamuria, and Ramnagar), Bankura (Barjora and Mezia), and Purulia (Nituria). | |