Question

Choose the correct options indicating Coal-fields in India and their locations-
A. Talcher -- Jharkhand
B. Korba -- Chhattisgarh
C. Singrauli -- Bihar
D. Ib-River -- Odisha
E. Godavari Valley -- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. D Only
• B. A, C & E Only
• C. B, D & E Only
• D. A, B & C Only

Hint:

Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Telangana are major coal-producing regions of India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Coal-fields are regions where coal deposits are found in large quantities. India has several important coal-fields distributed across different states.

Step 1: Examine each coal-field and location pair.
• Talcher -- Located in Odisha, not Jharkhand
• Korba -- Located in Chhattisgarh
• Singrauli -- Located mainly in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, not Bihar
• Ib-River -- Located in Odisha
• Godavari Valley -- Located in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Step 2: Identify the correct pairs. Correct pairs are: \[ B, D, E \]

Step 3: Eliminate incorrect pairs.
• Talcher -- Odisha, therefore statement A is incorrect
• Singrauli -- MP and UP region, therefore statement C is incorrect

Step 4: Match with the options. The correct option is: \[ \boxed{\text{B, D \& E Only}} \]