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Which of the following major coalfields in India is located in the Mahanadi River valley and accounts for one of the largest thermal coal reserves in the country?

  1. Talcher coalfieldAnswer
  2. B
    Singrauli coalfield
  3. C
    Singareni coalfield
  4. D
    Raniganj coalfield

Answer

Talcher coalfield is located in the Mahanadi River valley.
The Talcher coalfield is situated in the Angul district of Odisha within the Mahanadi River basin. It holds vast reserves of non-coking thermal coal used extensively for power generation in eastern and southern India.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical river valley associated with major Indian coalfields.
Gondwana coal reserves in India are primarily concentrated along major river valleys such as Damodar, Mahanadi, Son, and Godavari.
Geological formation of Gondwana coal deposits occurred along graben/trough structures of these river basins.
2
Map the specific coalfields to their respective river valleys.
Talcher is located in Odisha within the Mahanadi valley; Singrauli in the Son valley; Singareni in the Godavari valley; and Raniganj in the Damodar valley.
Matching the regional location with the correct drainage basin verifies the unique location of Talcher.

Key Concept

Distribution of Gondwana Coalfields in Indian River Valleys
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Mineral and Energy Resources of India

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