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CGPSC 2017 · Question 5 of 100

Which one of the following river valleys is most important in respect of coal reserves of the Gondwana period?

General Knowledge

  1. AThe Son river valley
  2. BMahanadi river valley
  3. CDamodar river valley
  4. DGodavari river valleyCorrect
  5. ENone of the above

Answer: D. Godavari river valley

Explanation

India's energy security relies heavily on its vast coal reserves, most of which belong to the Gondwana period. These coal deposits were formed millions of years ago in ancient river basins due to the burial and transformation of plant matter.

Source: CGPSC 2017 official paper

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