Q464
Coal is mainly found in which among the following rocks?
A.
Vindhyan rocks
B.
Gondwana rocks
AnswerC.
Cretaceous rocks
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Coal is mainly found in Gondwana rocks. This coal was formed in carboniferous period between 600 to 300 million years ago. The coal obtained from the Gondwana formations is mainly bituminous and needs to be converted into Coke before it can be used in the iron and steel industry.