Q1. Raniganj coalfield is situated in __________.
Explanation
Raniganj is one of India’s oldest coalfields and lies in the Damodar valley region of West Bengal, mainly around the Asansol-Raniganj belt. Madhya Pradesh has major coal areas such as Singrauli and parts of the Satpura basin, but not Raniganj. Jharkhand is known for Jharia, Bokaro and other Damodar valley coalfields. Odisha has important coal deposits in the Talcher and Ib valley areas. Therefore, the location asked in the stem is West Bengal.
