How much approx. volume of coal reserves are available in Thar coal fields?
Correct answer: A. 175 billion tons
- A. 175 billion tons
- B. 135 billion tons
- C. 184.5 billion tons
- D. 163.2 billion tons
Explanation
Thar coalfield is generally reported in Pakistan Studies as containing approximately 175 billion tons of coal reserves. Different technical estimates may vary, but 175 billion tons is the standard textbook figure among these options.
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