UPSC General Studies Solved Paper - General Studies-2013

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    Which of the following is/are the characteristic/ characteristics of Indian coal?
    1. High ash content          
    2. Low sulphur content
    3. Low ash fusion temperature
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    A)  1 and 2

    B)  Only 2     

    C)  1 and 3

    D)  All of these

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Exp. [a] Indian coal has very high ash content, which varies from 35 to 45% as compared to the 15% in other parts of the world. Indian coal also has a high ash fusion temperature of\[1500{}^\circ \,\,C\]. However, Indian coal has a low sulphur content at about 0.5%.


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