Which part of India has the Kalakot tertiary coal field ?

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Q: 12 (NDA-II/2017)
Which part of India has the Kalakot tertiary coal field ?

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Geography

question_exam: 

NDA-II

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The Kalakot tertiary coal field is located in the Himalayan mountain region of India. This region is known for its diverse geological formations, including coal fields. Coal deposits in the Kalakot area are classified as tertiary coal, which means they were formed during the Tertiary period, which occurred between 65 to 2.6 million years ago.

Option 1, the Brahmaputra river basin of Assam, is incorrect. While Assam has significant coal deposits, the Kalakot coal field is not located in this region.

Option 2, the Damodar river basin of Jharkhand and West Bengal, is also incorrect. The Damodar river basin is known for its rich coal reserves, but it does not include the Kalakot coal field.

Option 4, the Cardamom hills in Kerala, is also incorrect. The Cardamom hills are primarily known for their tea and spice plantations, not for coal deposits.

Therefore, option 3, the Himalayan mountain region, is the correct answer. The Kalakot coal field is located in this region.