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Difficulty: EasyState Economy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources

In the context of state economic geography and energy resources, the Korba coalfield, which serves as a vital fuel supplier for several major thermal power projects, is located in which Indian state?

  1. ChhattisgarhAnswer
  2. B
    Rajasthan
  3. C
    Gujarat
  4. D
    Kerala

Answer

Chhattisgarh
The Korba Coalfield is situated in the Hasdeo River basin in Chhattisgarh. It is a vital Gondwana coal basin contributing significantly to the mineral wealth and power generation capacity of Chhattisgarh.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the Korba coalfield geographically.
The Korba coalfield is situated in the Korba district along the Hasdeo River valley in Chhattisgarh.
Korba is one of the key coal-producing basins of the Gondwana geological formation in central India.
2
Relate the location to the state's economic profile.
It underpins the state's energy economy by supplying coal to major thermal power stations operated by NTPC and state power utilities.
Abundant mineral resources directly drive the industrial and energy sectors of Chhattisgarh.

Key Concept

State Mineral Distribution and Resource-Based Economy
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Topics

State Economy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources

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