Which one of the following States of India is the largest producer of lignite coal ?

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Q: 19 (CDS-I/2009)
Which one of the following States of India is the largest producer of lignite coal ?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CDS-I

stats: 

0,29,20,11,1,8,29

keywords: 

{'lignite coal': [0, 0, 2, 0], 'madhya pradesh': [16, 0, 16, 28], 'largest producer': [9, 1, 1, 3], 'maharashtra': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'gujarat': [2, 0, 1, 1], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'tamil nadu': [3, 0, 1, 1], 'states': [1, 0, 0, 1]}

The correct answer is option 4, Tamil Nadu. Lignite coal is a low-grade coal that is used mainly for generating electricity. It is mined in several states in India, but Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of lignite coal in the country.

Option 1, Maharashtra, is not the correct answer because Maharashtra is not a major producer of lignite coal. It has limited lignite reserves compared to other states.

Option 2, Gujarat, is also not the correct answer. While Gujarat does have lignite reserves, it is not the largest producer of lignite coal in India.

Option 3, Madhya Pradesh, is not the correct answer either. While Madhya Pradesh is known for its coal production, it mainly produces thermal coal and not lignite coal.

Therefore, Tamil Nadu is the correct answer as it is the largest producer of lignite coal in India. It is important to note that lignite coal is a specific type of coal and its production varies across different states in India.