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प्रश्न
Give reasons.
Most industries are concentrated around coal mines.
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उत्तर
Coal is the most abundant fossil fuel. It is widely used as a source of energy. It is also used as a raw material in several industries. Most industries are located around coal mines as being situated close to coal mines proves to be cost effective. Coal can easily be transported from the mines to the industries, and this reduces both time and cost of transportation.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Highlight the importance of petroleum
Explain the occurrence of petroleum in India.
Name any three types of coal found in India.
Name two industries that use a high quantity of coal.
Why petroleum is called mineral oil? Write its two uses.
State the most important coal fields of India.
Name the following:
Oldest oil field
Name the following:
Iron ore mine in Karnataka
Name one important area that has large coal deposits in the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal.
Name two states where coal is mined in abundance.
