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Describe coal as source of conventional energy in India.
Solution
The points below describe coal as a traditional energy source in India.
- Coal is the most widely used fossil fuel in India. It meets a sizable portion of the country's energy requirements.
- Coal is used to generate thermal power, supply energy to industries, and meet domestic energy needs.
- India relies heavily on coal to meet its needs for commercial energy. In India, bituminous coal accounts for about 80% of the non-coking grade coal deposits. The Damodar Valley is home to the largest Gondwana coal field.
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