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Which of the following coalfields, situated in West Bengal, is historically recognized as the birthplace of commercial coal mining in India?
A. Jharia
B. Raniganj✓ Correct Answer
C. Talcher
D. Korba
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Raniganj coalfield in West Bengal witnessed the inception of commercial coal mining in India when operations commenced under the East India Company in 1774. Jharia in Jharkhand is famous for prime coking coal, whereas Talcher is a major coalfield in Odisha.
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